THE BOWKER FERTILIZER CO., 
Having discussed from time to time in their pamphlets the best methods of 
raising Potatoes, and also the best method of cutting them, have this year, in 
conjunction with ourselves, in order to encourage farmers to test this splendid 
variety, and the efficiency of the STOCKBRIDGE POTATO MANURE, 
decided to offer Premiums to the amount of 
$200.00 FOR THE LARGEST CROP 
PRODUCED FRO M 
One Bushel of Pearl of Savoy Potatoes, 
the same to be grown entirely on the STOCK BRIDGE POTATO MANURE, 
which has proved a great success on Potatoes. 
THE PREMIUMS TO BE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
$100.00 for the largest yield. 
$50.00 for the seeond largest yield. 
$35 00 for the third largest yield. 
$15.00 for the fourth largest yield. 
All competitors for the Premiums mentioned above, must send us a sworn 
certificate, by November 1 st, 1884 , of the amount of Potatoes planted, an 
average sample of the crop, of whom procured, and the number of bushels 
produced, and that the STOCKBRIDGE POTATO MANURE was used in 
their cultivation ; such certificate to be sworn to before a Justice of the Peace 
residing in the town where the Potatoes are grown, and witnessed by two 
citizens. A Committee of four, selected from the 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 
will decide to whom the prizes shall be awarded, and will do so on or before 
November 15 , 1884 . 
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Our Elegantly Illustrated Catalogue for 1884, containing 
136 pages of New and Choice Varieties of Vegetable, Field, 
and Flower Seeds, with Colored Plate of the new Potato, 
PEARL OF SAVOY, also a large line of Agricultural Im¬ 
plements and Machines, will be mailed free to all applicants. 
It will not be necessary for customers of 1883 to apply, as it 
will be sent without. 
Joseph Breck & sons, 
51, 52 & 53 North Market St., Boston, Mass. 
