YAMS (White or Red) 
Very popular in the southern 
states on account of their Honey- 
sweet flavor, and the fact that 
they are juicy when baked. The 
tubers come much larger than our 
Sweet Potatoes and mature soon¬ 
er. (An important factor to the 
Gardener wanting Sweets for the 
early market or roadstand.) Keep 
over winter months as good as the 
ordinary Sweet Potatoes. Produce 
a heavy crop and during the few 
years we have been raising same, 
have found them practically free 
from all diseases. Prices opposite 
page. 
SWEET POTATO CULTURE 
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 will sometimes do very 
well, even when planted as late as June 30th. This depends entirely on 
whether it is an early or late season. Sweet Potato plants will thrive on 
practically all soils, but we find that they do their best when set in a sandy 
loam. Set plants 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 rows put a small 
handful 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 
well. If, while setting the plants the soil 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 in. This is done about 2 weeks 
before setting out plants. Then about 3 weeks after plants have been set 
we top dress at rate of 800 pounds per acre. Make sure leaves 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 hoe fre¬ 
quently, especially after a heavy rain. Never allow 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 1st. 
DIGGING, STORING—Dig in dry weather if possible, allowing potatoes 
to dry several hours 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, although for large quantities 
storehouses are often built above ground. It is usual to leave an air space 
of four inches or more under the bins or boxes in which they are stored. 
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