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ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE 
the southern consumer prefers a moist-fleshed potato. 
Some of the most adaptable varieties for the potato 
growing region are: Porto Rico, Nancy Hall, Dooley 
Yam, Pumpkin Yam, Bradley Yam, and Georgia Yam. 
Seed Potatoes.—The potato grower may raise his own 
seed or buy them from his neighbor. Whatever the 
source of the seed may be, they should be selected at 
digging time and stored properly for the best results. The 
Fig. 186—Boys setting sweet rotatrrjjp^Sg. 
seed should be from one and one half inches to three 
inches in diameter, uniform in size and color, free from 
cuts and bruises, and rot diseases. The best plan is to 
put the seed in potato baskets or hampers and store them 
in a potato house, cellar, or banks where they will not rot 
or freeze. 
Source of Sets.—Many farmers prefer to raise their 
own potato sets while others had rather buy them. If the 
sets are to be grown at home a hotbed should be prepared 
(see Fig. 104) some time between February 20th and 
March 20th depending on climatic conditions. After 
the hotbed has been prepared and has reached a uniform 
