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Buist’s Selected Seed Potatoes 
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14 Peck (7% Lbs.) per 100 Ft.; 
10 Bus. per Acre ; 
Culture—The most important vegetable of 
all. Potatoes will grow in any good soil. Cut 
the tubers to 1 or 2 eyes. Plant in rows 3 ft. 
apart,-3 ins. deep and 15 ins. apart in the 
row. Cultivate frequently and thoroughly. 
The early varieties mature in 80 to 100 days, 
the main crop varieties up to 140 days. Dig 
when the foliage turns yellow. 
IRISH COBBLER 
An early, heavy cropper, the most profitable 
to grow for early market. They produce good 
sized potatoes, nearly round, all of market- 
able size and of excellent quality. A splendid 
keeper and we recommend it highly. Skin is 
yellowish white, thin and smooth. » ' 
BUIST’S EARLY SUNRISE 
A handsome pink-skinned early variety pro- 
ducing an extremely large crop of long, 
smooth, uniform potatoes. Cooks white and 
mealy, A fine keeper and a splendid variety 
for the home garden. 
KATAHDIN 
This late variety developed by the U. S. De- 
partment of Agriculture has consistently 
proved to be a heavy cropper. Its growth is 
vigorous and highly resistant to disease. 
Tubers are oval with smooth clear skin and 
shallow eyes. Cooks dry and floury.. Excel- 
lent keepers. 
SPAULDING’S No. 4 ROSE 
An early potato, long and somewhat flat in 
shape, of good large size and light pink skin. 
Noted for productiveness, uniformity and fine 
keeping qualities. 
BLISS EARLY RED 'TRIUMPH 
An extra early variety, medium size, round 
and uniform in shape with eyes slightly de- 
pressed. Skin a beautiful light red. 
Irish Cobbler Poteices 
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GREEN MOUNTAIN 
This is the most popular late variety. Thrives 
in any soil and all localities. A great cropper 
and a large attractive potato, broad oval in 
shape with small shallow eyes. We highly 
recommend’ this splendid Winter keeper.  - 
RUSSETS 
A. reliable late variety, strong grower and 
heavy cropper and popular for its disease-re- 
sistant qualities. Tubers are uniform in size, 
large, oblong and rather flattened. Skin an 
attractive russet and smooth. A dependable — 
Winter keeper. 
STATE OF MAINE 
One of the very best varieties for Fall or to 
put away for Winter and Spring use. A good ~ 
cropper, medium early, of fine quality and 
attractive appearance. Tubers , large, oval, 
slightly flattened. 
_ JERSEY RED SKIN 
Not ready for shipment until after June Ist. . 
A variety that is very popular with the farm- 
ers of South Jersey for late planting. They 
are planted late in June and early July and 
never fail to make a crop. A strong grower, 
very productive and not subject to blight. 
Light frosts help to hasten the development 
of the tubers. Never dig until very late Fall. 
Tubers medium size, oblong; skin red and 
smooth; flesh white, dry and very mellow. 

Maine Grown Seed Potatoes 
The Potato market is unsettled at the time this cat- 
alog goes to press and we are unable to name prices. 
Kindly write stating kind and quantity wanted and 
we will be pleased to quote by letter. 
NOTE: Potatoes are ready for shipment about 
March 1st. If small quantities are wanted by mail, 
please add postage to cover cost of paréel post. 
Larger quantities are forwarded by express or freight 
f.o.b. Phila. 1 peck weighs 15 Ibs., bus. 60 Ibs., 
sack 150 lbs. 

