YAMS (White or Red) 
Very popular in the- southern states on account of their HONEY- 
sweet flavor, and the fact that they are very juicy when baked. The 
tubers come much larger than our Sweet Potatoes and mature much 
earlier.. An important factor to the Gardener wanting Sweets for the 
early market or roadstand. Keeps over winter months as good as the 
ordinary 'Sweet Potatoes. Produce a hehvy crop and during the years 
we have been raising same, have found them practically free from all, 
diseases. Prices on opposite page. ' ----- 
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NANCY HALL.—Similar in shape-and-size to the Yams,'but Hornes! 
in a yellowish color. Cooks up dry and is very much of an orange color 
inside. When given proper care produces a good crop of nice size potatoes. 
Prices on opposite page. . 
PLANT CULTURE.—Plants should not be set until the soil becomes 
warm and weather mild. We find that- the best time to set plants out 
in the field is between May 20th and June 20th, altho they wi‘1 sometimes 
do very well, even when planted as late as, June 30th. Thisi depends 
entirely on whether it is an early or J late ' sehsorl. Sweet Potato plants' 
will thrive on practically aT soils, but we find that they do their best 
when set irn a sandy loam/ Set plants v in hill' or on ridges about six 
inches in height, the rows being about three feet apart and,, plants eighteen 
inches apart down the roW., After preparing the ground and marking 
out the^joXvs put a small handfpl of fertilizer (rich in. potash) and well 
mixed in each hill. Of Course, a small shovelful of compost or manure 
will answer the purpose'just as wel 1 . (f, while setting the plants the, 
scil is dry, always be sure to put a' little water in the hole with the plant, 
this insures it getting a good start. For large field planting, we broadcast 
a mixture, of 4-8-10 fertilizer at the rate of 1000 pounds per acre, then 
harrow it m. 'This is done about 2 weeks before setting out plants. Then 
about 3 weeks after p'ants .have been set we top dress, at r^te of 800’ 
pounds per acre. Make sure leave^ are dry and there is no wind, as 
fertilizer will burn leaves if it is allowed to fall on them. ... 
PLANT CARE.—Keep ground well worked. Use cultivator and hod 
frequently, especially after a heavy raifi. Never a’low" ground to harden 
or cake. Always work ground as soon as it drys off. When cultivating, 
it is well to bank soil toward the plants a little. You can allow vines 
to root on top of ridge after August ls.t. „ „ _ - 
DIGGING, STORING.—Dig in dry weatheri if - possible* allowing 
potatoes to dry severaT houfs in the field.- Put immediately in storage if 
to be kept over winter. Moving afterwards, even from place to place 
in the same room, will sometimes cause them to rot. A„ dry cellar with, 
a stove or heater, where the temperature can be kept about 60 degrees' 
F, and the air dry is one of the best places to keep sweet potatoes, al-, 
though for large quantities storehouses are often built above,, ground. 
It is usua 1 to leave#an air space of four, inches or more under the bins 
or boxes in which they are stored. 
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