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DIBBLE’S IMPROVED 

GREEN MOUNTAIN 

KATAHDIN 
The Katahdin was originated from a seed-ball by the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture at its experimental station at 
Presque Isle, Maine. 
After it had proved its worth as a new variety, It was re- 
leased to the public. It is a handsome shallow-eyed, glossy, 
white-skinned variety which matures a little later than Green 
Mountain, but earlier than the Rurals. It has very few tubers 
of unmarketable size and has all varieties beaten in uniformity 
of shape, size, and in general appearance. It does well on light, 
friable soil, but is not adapted to heavy soil subject to drought 
conditions. 
If you have never raised Katahdin, try at least one sack. 
Many growers have changed entirely to this variety after 
trying a few. 
SEBAGO 
Originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. A high- 
yielding variety somewhat later than the Rurals. Smooth, 
white, shallow-eyed tubers thicker than Chippewa and of high 
table quality. Large, vigorous foliage resistant to heat and 
drought, also resistant to blight, yellow dwarf and scab. Espe- 
cially desirable where blight occurs frequently or where spray- 
ing Is omitted. Try a few of this new proved variety. 
DIBBLE’S IMPROVED GREEN MOUNTAIN 
In the Improved Green Mountain we have a better Potato 
than was the old Green Mountain at its best, a score of years 
ago. The tubers are uniform in shape, oblong, with two good 
ends, slightly flattened; creamy white skin absolutely free from 
disease in any form, and with pure white flesh of excellent 
quality. They are particularly well adapted to northern Jati- 
tudes where the rainfall is abundant and the temperature Is not 
excessively high. As a rule, they do not succeed as well in Iocali- 
ties where they are subjected to unfavorable conditions of 
growth during the time they are forming tubers, as do the 
members of the Rural group. 
SEQUOIA 
The Sequoia is a new selection from a cross of Green Moun- 
tains and Katahdins that matures later than the Rurals and 
Sebago. Tubers are large and oval flattened. Plants are very 
resistant to drought, heat, foliage insects and blight, and have 
usually outyielded all other varieties in yield trials. Adapted 
to a wide range of soil and climate. Should be planted close 
In row and not over-fertilized, to guard against oversized 
tubers. The acreage planted to Sequoias is increasing. De- 
sirable for the small grower who does not have spraying or 
dusting equipment. 
SMOOTH RURAL 
The Smooth Rural group includes a large number of strong- 
growing, late-maturing varieties such as Sir Walter Raleigh, 
Rural New Yorker No. 2, Carman No. 3, Heavyweight, and 
Pioneer Rural. They are practically identical. The tubers are 
white, oval flattened, and regular m form. Collectively they 
are often referred to as “blue sprout” Potatoes. Recommended 
for heavier soils and where Potatoes are grown under least 
favorable conditions. Tolerant of heat and drought; tubers 
keep well in storage and are slow to sprout in the spring. 
Table quality is excellent. 
