POTATOES 
MAINE AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SELECTED AND CERTIFIED STOCKS 
Prices of Potatoes are subject to change without notice. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
71/^ lbs. (4 qts.), properly cut, will plant a row 100 feet long; 4 bags (600 lbs.) will plant an acre. 
Irish Cobbler Potatoes 
Culture: For early Potatoes in the latitude of Norfolk, 
plant at the first suitable weather in February; heavy 
manuring is absolutely essential. A second crop may be 
planted in July and August. Furrows 4 to 6 inches deep 
should be made 3 feet apart, and unless potato fertilizer 
has been broadcasted, it should be drilled in the furrows at 
the rate of 40 lbs. to 100 yards, mixing it thoroughly with 
the soil. Drop the pieces about 12 to 15 inches apart and 
cover 3 or 4 inches. If planted early in February, they 
should be covered with 2 furrows. Late in March, when 
the sprouts have started but are still under the ground, 
the rows should be dragged to remove the excess of cover¬ 
ing and put the surface in good condition. After the dirt 
has been turned away from each side of the rows, little 
need be done except to work it back again by successive 
cultivations. 
f'nhKIor days). The most popular early 
VxUUUlcr. Potato in the South. It is a round 
Potato and the fiesh is white and of good quality. Our 
strain of this Potato is very pure, showing practically no 
white blossoms. 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 60c; 15 lbs., 75c, not 
prepaid. 
Bliss Triumph, or Red Bliss. 
(80 days). Although less 
used than formerly, this 
old extra early is still a favorite in certain sections, especially 
eastern North Carolina. It is a sure and heavy cropper. 5 lbs., 40c; 
10 lbs., 65c; 15 lbs., 80c, not prepaid. 
(^rppn Mniinfnin days). For the main crop this large 
vjiccii lYiuuiituiii. oval-shaped, medium late potato, is prob¬ 
ably the most satisfactory, as it is of exceptionally good table 
quality and enormously productive, having few small tubers. 5 lbs., 
40c; 10 lbs., 65c; 15 lbs., 80c, not prepaid. 
Ppnrh Rlrtw days). An old favorite, for fall crop only, and 
reucn PIUW. planted from the middle of July to the middle of 
August. The skin is slightly tinged with pink, of an attractive 
appearance, and one of the best keepers, but of rather poor quality. 
Our seed is Northern grown. 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 65c; 15 lbs., 80c, 
not prepaid. 
Rphnhnf'h days). This variety, better known as “Hobo," 
IxclIODOrn. jg becoming very popular for fall crop. It look.s 
somewhat like the Cobbler, is a heavier yielder than the Peach 
Blow, and is of better quality. 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 65c; 15 lbs., 80c, 
not prepaid. 
Showing effect of treatment on “Irish Cobbler” 
100 per cent Bhizoctonia infected. To left, un¬ 
treated, 19 per cent clean and 190 bushels to acre. 
To right, treated, 89 per cent clean and 243 bushels 
to acre. 
SEMESAN BEL 
Insure high germination, reduce disease, 
and increase yield by using Semesan Bel. 
Scab, Russet Scab, Rhizoctonia, and Black-leg are the bugbears of every potato 
grower. 
The old-fashioned, time-taking method of disinfecting seed potatoes with mer¬ 
curic bichloride or formaldehyde is now a thing of the past. One pound of Semesan 
Bel will treat 16 to 20 bushels of cut potatoes. It also possesses greater disease 
control properties, especially in respect to control of Rhizoctonia and seed-borne 
Scab. The “instantaneous dip” method of applying new Semesan Bel saves time and 
labor. Semesan Bel does not harm the seed pieces. 
SBMBSAN BBIi FBICBS: 4 ozs., 50c; 1 lb., $1.65, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., 
$6.75; 25 lbs., $31.00. 
“Use Semesan Bel, and insure greater germination on your potatoes.” 
RHUBARB or PIE PLANT 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 to 10 lbs. will plant an acre. 
Culture: Sow from the middle of March to middle of May, in deep rich ground, in drills a foot apart and ^ inch deep, and when well 
up thin to 6 inches apart. In the fall, trench a piece of ground at least 2 spades deep, manuring abundantly, and set the plants out 4 feet 
apart each way, covering with leaves or coarse manure. It is best not to gather many of the stalks the first season, and in our Southern 
country it is rarely successful except in shady situations. Perhaps the most profitable plan for Southern growei’s is to buy the roots^— 
as offered below—setting them out in November, March or April. 
(§5 days). Very large, and although somewhat later than other varieties, the best for general use. For the 
/ViyOlT S VIClOriQ. J^ome garden the roots will be found much better than seeds. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; fb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
We can furnish fine Rhubarb Roots in any quantities in either fall or spring, but as they are carried in stock only during March and 
April, orders at any other time of the year should be sent a week before roots are needed. Small size, 20c each; $1.50 per doz. Barge size, 
35c each; $3.00 per doz., delivered. 
Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities 
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