H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading 
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SEED POTATOES 
Letters and records from users time and time again prove the extra-ordinary values 
of Certified Seed. It has been known that ,in some instances dealers offer so-called 
“Certified Seed” which is only privately inspected and approved. It, therefore, be¬ 
hooves every grower to positively know the origin and method of inspection of every 
bushel of seed. It is your only protection. 
CULTURE—Potatoes thrive best in a sandy loam that contains 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 inches 
apart hi three-foot rows, 4 inches deep for early plantings, 6 inches deep for later 
plantings. 
D J Dl* To those who prefer a potato 
IvCO OllSS with a pink skin and white flesh, 
or those who grow for markets where this color is 
in demand, we recommend Red Bliss. It is one of 
the very earliest, nearly round, peels without waste 
and a fine yielder. It is a sure and uniform cropper, 
a strong grower, is of good size, cooks white and 
mealy. 
Irish Cobblers 
standard white Potato, and is increasing in 
popularity yearly among the best Potato 
growers. The tubers are uniformly smooth, 
round and plump; eyes strong and well de¬ 
veloped. The flesh is white and of excellent 
quality. Also used extensively for mid- 
season and late plantings. 
4- Lrl* Introduced by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture, resulting from cross- 
rwat&iluin ing and selecting from Green Mountains. Rurals and Irish Cobbler 
stock. The skin is white. Elegant for baking and keeps well over winter. 
Green Mountain 
This is a very reliable late variety. It is increasing in 
in popularity wherever known and, in fact, in many 
sections it has now superseded all other maih crop varieties. It is earlier than most 
other late sorts. It thrives in all soils, especially on sandy soils, and in all localities, 
yielding big crops oflarge, smooth, white skinned tubers of oblong to roundish form, 
somewhat flattened. .. „ __ , . . , 
pi I Very similar to the Red Bliss except that it is longer and flatter 
iLfiirly rvOSC in shape. This variety is a'good producer and has a fine flavor. 
This is the famous Michigan Russet. The tubers are round 
to oblong in shape, of good size, with pure white flesh. The 
skin is russet, the eyes few and shallow. 
A late potato from which excellent results are obtained. We 
must receive your order early for this variety as the supply is 
very limited. 
Q « T> O! «. They do best on a light, yell-drained, sandy loam 
OW6Ct 1 OtStiO V iants but can be grown successfully on a wide range 
of soils. We offer these high grade plants at low prices. 
Rural Russets 
skin is russet, the i 
Blue Victor 
