TO THE VEGETABLE-GARDEN. 
99 
PER PKT. 
Sweet Spanish. Though one of the largest varieties, it is also one of the earliest; flesh sweet, 
mild, and pleasant; used for salads and pickling. Per oz., 40 eta.10 
Monstrous. A new variety we received from France, specimens of which we exhibited at 
the Massachusetts itorticultural Society’s Exhibition. The committee say in their re- 
S ort, that it appeared to combine the good qualities of the Squash Pepper with the 
[ount&in; great size, with a very hard and Arm texture. Per oz., 50 eta.10 
POTATO (Solanum Tuberosum). 
German, Kartoffel.— French, Pomme de Terre. 
Culture. — A sandy loam is better calculated for the Potato than a heavy or very clayey 
soil. Though any soil will do, it must be observed that the roots produced in a light one'are 
more dry and sweeter than those grown in a heavy soil. The finest Potatoes are grown in a 
new, light, rich loam. If the soil is heavy, the manure used should be composed of well-de¬ 
cayed leaves, horse-manure, and ashes, well blended and mixed together before using. Fresh 
stable-manure is now generally discarded; and well-rotted composts, superphosphates, or a 
mixture of ground bones and ashes recommended. An equal quantity of fine-ground bone and 
wood ashes, thoroughly mixed and allowed to remain in a heap a week or ten days, makes one 
of the best and most economical fertilizers for the Potato, and also for many other crops. The 
most experienced cultivators recommend cutting the potato into single eyes, and planting only 
two or three eyes in a hill; or if in drills, placing the eyes one foot ^part. This method is a 
great saving of seed; and the yield is equal if not greater than by the old method of seeding 
with whole potatoes. 
EXTRA. EARLY VERMONT. 
609 Pounds grown from One Pound of Seed. 
Seven to ten days earlier than the celebrated Early Rose; enormously productive ; excellent 
flavor. A seedling raised in 1867, from a seed-ball of the well-known Jackson White fertilized with 
the Garnet Chili. The habit and growth of the new seedling are much like those of the Early Rose, 
as well as its general appearance. Vines of medium height, somewhat spreading, the tubers growing 
very compactly in the hill. For four years they have been grown side by side with the Early Rose, 
both under the same treatment, and have proved seven to ten days earlier than that favorite eort; 
they are more productive, fully equal if not superior in quality, flesh very white, dry, and floury, an 
excellent keeper, and is every way a most promising variety. A further trial the past summer, both 
in this country and in Europe, confirms all previous statements; and we can confidently recommend 
it as the best and most productive early potato in cultivation. At a trial of three hundred varieties 
of potatoes at the Royal Horticultural Gardens, at Chiswick, London, « first-class certificate was 
awarded to this variety. It has also received many prizes at the State aud County Fairs throughout 
the United States. 
Prices by mail, postpaid , 3 pounds, $1.00. By express or freight, charges paid by purchaser, 
1 peck, $3.00 ; £ bush., $3.00; 1 bush., $5.00; 1 bbl., $10.00. 
SNOWFLAKE. 
This new variety, first sent out last spring, has been thoroughly tested, both in this country 
and Europe. The superior quality claimed by the originator, when first ottered. has been con¬ 
firmed in every case, as far as heard from. In addition to which a first-class certificate has just 
been awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society of London. It is one of the earliest varieii s, 
ripening about the same time as the Early Rose. The tubers are of a good medium and uniform 
size; shape elongated oval, compressed, exceedingly symmetrical and remarkably uniform; eyes 
few, entirely flat on the base and body of the tuber, and but slightly and sharply depressed near 
the seed end; skin white, with a russety tinge, and somewhat roughish. Its flesh is of exceed¬ 
ingly tine grain; snow-white when boiled. In quality, wfcdo not hesitate to say nothing can 
surpass this new variety; its mealiness, its pure, delicate flavor, and the evenness with which it 
cooks through, have never been eclipsed by any Potato. As a baking Potato it is equally valu¬ 
able, and as such is distinguished for its pure starchy texture, and delicate nutty flavor. The 
tubers have attained the full development of their quality as soon as they are lit to dig, and do 
not lose it during Winter; samples kept till the first of June did not show the least deterioration. 
The vines are of medium height, stout and vigorous; leaves medium, and of dark green color. 
The tubers are compactly clustered around the base of the stalks, — an important consideration 
in digging the crop. The variety has been tested on widely varying soils, —sand, gravel, loam, as 
well as heavy clay, — and has, m every case, given the same favorable results, and produced a 
yield of from 300 to 400 bushels per acre. In every case it has proved healthy and hardy, while 
other varieties alongside of it failed to give satisfactory results. 
PRICE:— Per pound, SI; 3 pounds to one address, $2, by mail, prepaid. By express or 
freight, charges paid by the purchaser, i peck, S3; 1 peck, $5; $ bushel, S8; 1 bushel,$15; 1 bar¬ 
rel, $35. 
Early Rose. A universal favorite. The standard variety for earliness, quality, and produc¬ 
tiveness. 
By express, l peck, 75 cts.‘, 1 bush., $2.00; 1 bbl., $5.00. 
