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ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C. 
MAINE GROWN SEED IRISH POTATOES 
EARLIER—MORE 
PRODUCTIVE 
The famous 
Maine grown 
seed potatoes 
richly d e s e rve 
the high favor 
they have won. 
Under normal 
growing condi¬ 
tions, seed from 
this source yield 
an a b u n d a nt 
crop of tubers, 
true to type and 
of superior qua¬ 
lity. P o t a toes 
planted in many 
sections soon 
“run out,” be¬ 
come watery 
and yield poor¬ 
ly ; the Maine 
seed always re¬ 
produce a good 
yield of deli¬ 
cious mealy tu¬ 
bers. Our stock is grown 
in Aroostook County, 
Maine, and is carefully 
selected for seed purposes. 
Culture 
Potatoes do best in a rich sandy loam that con¬ 
tains plenty of vegetable matter; a clover sod or 
land that was heavily manured for the previous 
crop supply ideal conditions. Cut the potatoes, 
leaving two eyes to each piece, and plant 15 in¬ 
ches apart in three-foot rows, 4 inches deep for 
early plantings, 6 inches deep for later plant¬ 
ings ; cultivate frequently to keep down the weeds 
and conserve moisture, for a shortage of moisture 
means a poor crop. Apply fertilizer either in 
the row or broadcast before the potatoes are 
planted, and be sure to work it into the soil so 
that it will not come in contact with and burn 
the potatoes. Do not use stable manure, as it 
means scabby potatoes. Continue cultivating till 
the plants attain full growth and the vines be- 
?in to spread. 
One peck will plant about 100 feet of row, 
or 100 hills. Ten bushels are required to plant 
an acre. 
See page 26 for fertilizers. 
No. 128. Prevent Potato Scab 
Before cutting the potatoes, put them in a 
burlap bag and dip them in the following so¬ 
lution, allowing to remain about two hours, 
dry before cutting; 4 oz. Corrosive Sublimate 
(Bichloride of Mercury) to 30 gals, of water. 
Dissolve first in small quantity of hot water. 
Dip whole bag in the solution and add Cor¬ 
rosive Sublimate when you put in more water. 
Use only in wood, enamel or concrete con¬ 
tainers. BE CAREFUL, DEADLY POISON I 
Do not let anything eat potatoes after they 
are treated. 
Not prepaid ^4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.75. 
Insect Remedies 
For Blight spray with Bordeaux Mixture 
and when bugs appear, apply Arsenate of 
Lead. Copper Sulphate, Calcium Arsenate 
or Slug Shot, repeating treatment as often 
as necessary. Write for a Spraying Chart. 
See page 18 for Insecticides and fungicides. 
Irish Cobbler Potato 
No. 130. Irish Cobbler 
(115 Days).—This has been the standard white 
variety for many years, and it is hard to find 
another that can compare in looks or flavor. The 
skin is white and smooth ; the potato symmetri¬ 
cal ; flesh good clear white and mellow when cook¬ 
ed. It is the leading commercial variety and there 
are more Cobblers grown than all the other kinds 
put together. Its popularity is due not only to 
its extreme earliness—being ten to twelve days 
earlier than Early Rose—but is also based on its 
reputation as a reliable and uniform yielder. 
One of its strong characteristics is that it makes 
few if any very small potatoes, practically all 
being medium to large size, and one rarely sees 
a knotty Cobbler for they are generally plump 
handsome potatoes. 
No. 131. Early Rose 
(125 Days).—This is one of the most popular 
potatoes for the early market. Besides being 
early in maturing, it is very productive, and of 
excellent quality. The skin is pink and the flesh 
firm. They make a good appearance and are 
easily marketed. Very mealy and dry and keep 
well. Does better on poor land than most sorts. 
No. 132. Green Mountain 
(135 Days).—Possibly the best-known late Po¬ 
tato on the market. A prolific yielder, growing 
tubers of large size, oval and fine white flesh. The 
skin is a dull cream or light russet, the eyes are 
comparatively small and shallow. Most profitable 
Potatoes, for market or home use. There is no 
variety superior in quality to Green Mountain; 
it has a delightful dry mealy flavor when cooked. 
A good variety to store for winter use. 
No. 133. Raffia (Natural Only) 
Raffia is used for many purposes, chiefly for 
basket making, tying vegetables, etc. By 
using Diamond Dyes beautiful colors may be 
secured and Raffia dyed in this way can be 
made up into many useful articles. 
Postpaid lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25. 
