2 Buist’s Selected Seed Potatoes 


14 Peck (744 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 variety possessing extreme earliness and 
reat productiveness, bearing potatoes ready 
ie the table in 52 days from time of plant- 
ing. A fine keeper and a splendid variety 
for the home garden. Tubers are oblong, 
gee solid, uniform and handsome. Pinkish 
_ Skin. 
HOULTON EARLY ROSE ~ 
The Houlton stock of Early Rose when 
strictly pure is regarded as the earliest and 
most desirable stock for planting. They are - 
from Houlton, Maine. Tubers are large and 
long, of perfect form, skin thin, light pink. 
SPAULDING’S No. 4 ROSE 
An especially desirable potato for growers 
and shippers. Similar to the Early Rose ex- 
cept that it is smoother, larger and somewhat 
flatter; a trifle later and a better shipping 
variety. =. . ae 
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. 
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Irish Cobbler Potatoes 
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 . : 
Cc. O. D. Orders Not Accepted 
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 ahouke, 
March 1st. If small quantities are wanted by mail, | 
please add postage to cover cost of parcel post. 
Larger quantities are forwarded by express or freigh 
f.o.6. Phila. 
sack 150 lbs. 





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1 peck weighs 15 lbs., bus. 60 lbs. 

