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 
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 A eae eat 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 
VARIETY 
Early Ohio Red River 
POTATO SEED PRICES 
(NOT POSTPAID) 5lbs. 101bs. 25 Ibs. 
served 89 $$ 60 $1.10 
Irish Cokbler or Eurekd............ccccsccees 039 -60 1.10 
Bliss Triumphs. ............cccsssee-sees cesedseaceass 235 -60 1.10 
Red McClure or Peachblow................ 30 55 1.00 
Russet Burbank or Netted Gem........ .30 55 1.00 
Rural New Yorker .......... senituchevecesstee ce e00 55 1.00 
Katahdin _...........0008 ON Tice Peter pee Ue) -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. 
Zinc Arsenate. 
RED McCLURE or PERFECT PEACHBLOW 
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. 
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. 
BLISS TRIUMPH. Leading variety in state 
and gaining in popularity. Succeeds in 
all potato districts in state. Round, red 
variety. 
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 

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. 
RUSSET BURBANK; NETTED GEM; IDAHO __‘!“'@F_ crops. 
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 
KATAHDIN. Result of breeding program 
of U. S. Department of Agriculture. Re- 
sistant to mild mosaic. Vines strong, up- 
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. 
vine. Tubers cylindrical in shape; shal- right. Tubers cream-colored, short oval 
low eyes. 

Rural New Yorker 
to roundish, with few very shallow eyes. 
SWEET POTATO PLANTS. See page 32. 
TREAT SEED POTATOES 
EASILY, EFFECTIVELY, ECONOMICALLY WITH 
SEMESAN BEL 
The object of seed potato treatment is to prevent or 
reduce losses in yield and quality caused by molds or 
germs carried on the seed. Semesan Bel has been effec- 
tive in destroying scab organisms on the seed and pre- 
vents infection of the new crop. Semesan Bel treatment 
will destroy or check the growth of rhizoctonia on the 
surface of the tubers, thus reducing losses from missing 
hills and. weak plants. This treatment also prevents 
loss from seed-piece decay by protecting the seed from 
parasitic decay organisms on the seed and in the soil. 
It is easy to use as Semesan Bel goes into solution 
quickly in either hard or soft water. Solution may be 
made in a barrel or other suitable container. Dip and 
drain dry, no long waits. 
Semesan Bel has proven effective. It is inexpensive 
and safe when used according to directions. One 
pound treats 60 to 80 bushels. Complete instructions on 
each container. 
Prices: (2-0z. package 30c) (1-lb. can $1.65) (5-lb. can 
$7.15) (25-lb. pail $32.25). 
THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
