Seed Potatoes—/t Pays to Plant the Best 
Growers generally have paid little attention to the careful selec- 
tion of seed potatoes. In many instances, culls or unmarketable 
potatoes have been used, as well as matured potatoes. Planting 
such stock results in poor yields of inferior quality. Many planters 
ask what is the difference between regular eating potatoes and 
seed potatoes? One is, in our selection of seed potatoes we intend 
to eliminate the fully matured tubers. Contrary to general opinion, 
immature seed gives large yields as well as increased vigor 
in vines. 
CULTURE: Potatoes can be grown in any soil provided it is fairly 
rich, but potatoes usually do best on loose, sandy loam and are of 
better quality than if planted on heavy clay soil. Cut the potatoes in 
4 or 6 pieces, so there is at least one eye on each piece. About 3 
pieces should be planted in each hill, 3 to 4 inches deep, according to 
the time of planting, in rows 3 feet apart and 16 to 18 inches apart in 
the rows. Keep the ground loose about the hills. Do not water unless 
soil becomes quite dry. For Psyllid or Purple Top spray with Lime- 
Sulphur solution, 1 gallon to 35 gallons of water. For worms use 
Zine Arsenate. 
RED McCLURE or PERFECT PZACHBLOW. 
Probably most popular variety in the 
state. Round red tubers. Late in matur- 
ing. Vine strong, upright. Will not suc- 
ceed in heavy soils or hot climate. 
RURAL NEW YORKER. Colorado's second 
popular variety. Adapted to wide range 
of growing conditions. Tubers short, oval 
flattened. White in color, sprouts purple. 
Plant as close as 9 inches in row in fer- 
tile soils. Late maturing. There are two 
varieties, White Rurals and Russet Rur- 
als. 
RUSSET BURBANK: NETTED GEM; IDAHO 
RUSSETS. Require fertile soil and even 
moisture. Will not tolerate heavy soils 
or hot weather. Succeeds best at alti- 
tudes 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Medium size 
vine. Tubers cylindrical in shape; shal- 
low eyes. 
IRISH COBBLERS or EUREKA. Early white 
variety. Vines somewhat small and 
erect. Tubers irregular, tending to round- 
ness, keep well in storage. It is quite re- 
sistant to mosaic. variety. 

Rural New Yorker 
26 
BLISS TRIUMPH. Leading variety in state 
and gaining in popularity. Succeeds in 
all potato districts in state. Round, red 



POTATO SEED PRICES 
















VARIETY (NOT POSTPAID) 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 
Early Ohio Red Rive’........ccsccccseseeees 035 $ .60 $1.10 
Irish Cobbler or Eureka.............. 35 -60 1.10 
Bliss Triumphs. ............cscccccsscsssseees * 1000 -60 1.10 
Red McClure or Peachblow................  .30 55 1.00 
Russet Burbank or Netted Gem........  .30 Ee} 1.00 
Rural New Yorker ..........scccsccscsscscessonse 030 55 1.00 
Katahdin _............. Se. 35 -60 1.10 






For Larger Amounts, Write Us for SPECIAL PRICES. 
If Your Express or Freight Rates Are Too High 
Let Us Send You Potato Eyes. 




Early Ohio 
RED RIVER EARLY OHIO. Earlier than 
Cobbler and Triumph and perhaps a lit- 
tle superior in quality. As it matures 
early it usually brings higher prices than 
later crops. 
KATAHDIN. Result of breeding program 
of U. S. Department of Agriculture. Re- 
sistant to mild mosaic. Vines strong, up- 
right. Tubers cream-colored, short oval 
to roundish, with few very shallow eyes. 
POTATO EYES 
BY MAIL 
(8,000 to 12,000 Eyes to Acre.) 
We send potato eyes delivered, all 
transportation charges paid. We select the 
seed potatoes, using only the smoothest 
and firmest. Then we remove the eyes, 
leaving enough flesh to assure a good 
plant that will produce potatoes. We guar- 
antee these potato eyes to arrive in good 
planting condition. But we advise that 
you prepare your soil and have things 
ready for planting on arrival of the eyes. 
Any variety listed, postpaid (25 eyes, 
20c) (50 eyes, 40c) (100 eyes, 60c) (300 
eyes, $1.50) (500 eyes, $2.25). Write for 
special prices on larger amounts. 
SWEET POTATO PLANTS. See page 32. 
THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
