POTATOES 
Prices of Potatoes are subject to change without notice. Write 
for prices on larger quantities. 7'/2 Ibs. (4 qts.), properly cut, 
will plant a row 100 feet long; 600 Ibs. will plant an acre. 
Culture: For early Potatoes in the latitude of Norfolk, plant at the first 
suitable weather in February; heavy manuring is absolutely essential. A 
second crop may be planted in July and August. Furrows 4 to 6 inches 
deep should be made 3 feet apart, and unless potato fertilizer has been 
broadcasted, it should be drilled in the furrows at the rate of 40 Ibs. to 
100 yards, mixing it thoroughly with the soil. Drop the pieces about 12 
to 15 inches apart and cover 3 or 4 inches. If planted early in February, 
they should be covered with 2 furrows. Late in March, when the sprouts 
have started but are still under the ground, the rows should be dragged to 
remove the excess of covering and put the surface in good condition. After 
oo the dirt has been turned away from each side of the rows, little need be 
Sebago Potato done except to work it back again by successive cultivations. 
IRISH COBBLER. (100 days.) The most popular Potato in the CHIPPEWA, (110 days.) A heavy yielding mid-season Potato 
—_——————_ South on account of its earliness. It is ————— of fine appearance and good quality. It is fast 
round with white skin, deep eyes, and of good quality. Our strain becoming a leading variety because of its wide adaptation, as it 
succeeds under almost all conditions of soil and weather and is 
of this Potato is ver ent on : : ' é c 
postagol or expressa ui wee fan Dic, SOc: pk 85 G. bule e222: disease resistant. The potatoes have a smooth white skin, are of 
S A flattened oval shape, with shallow eyes. 2 pk., 50¢; pk., 85¢; 
BLISS TRIUMPH, OR RED BLISS. (100 days.) Although bu., $2.75, postage or expressage extra. 
ce abe SCSI ae re Use Than fOrs 110 adys.) Like the Chippewa, this variety was 
merly, this early, round, red skin potato is still a favorite in certain KATAHDIN. ate oe the: Wrcikccame Beneceat of 
sections, especially eastern North Carolina. It is of good quality Agriculture, and is good for either spring or fall planting. It is 
and a heavy cropper. Y2 pk., 50¢; pk., 85¢; bu., $2.75, postage oval in shape, with white skin, shallow eyes, and of good quality 
or expressage extra. and resistant to disease. V2 pk., 50c; pk., 85¢; bu., $2.75, 
postage or expressage extra. 
SEBAGO. (110 days.) A heavy yielding mid-season variety 
becoming more popular each season. The potatoes GREEN MOUNTAIN. (120 day.) For the main crop this 
————————_ large oval-shaped, late potato with 
ae silat Se shallow eyes, handsome in appearance, and of nite skin, is probably the most satisfactory. It is of exceptionally 
9g quality. e vines are quite resistant to heat, drought and good table quality and enormously productive, having few small 
most diseases. Good for either spring or fall crop. V2 pk., 50¢; potatoes. VY pk., 50¢; pk., 85¢; bu., $2.75, postage or express- 
pk., 85c; bu., $2.75, postage or expressage extra. age extra. 
SPRAY YOUR POTATOES—Potato planters who grow for market all recognize the value of spraying. 
They know from experience the increased yield and the better quality of the Potatoes. For 
these same reasons, those who grow for their own use should spray. Spraying costs but little, but 
pays handsomely. 
New Improved Semesan Bel 
Insure high germination, reduce disease, 
and increase yield by using Semesan Bel. 
Scab, Rhizoctonia, and Black-leg are the bugbears of every potato grower. 
The old-fashioned, time-making method of disinfecting seed potatoes with 
mercuric bichloride or formaldehyde is now a thing of the past. One pound 
of Semesan Bel will treat 60 to 80 bushels of cut potatoes. It also possesses 
greater disease control properties, especially in respect to control of 
Rhizoctonia and seed-borne Scab. The “instantaneous dip’’” method of apply- 
ing new Semesan Bel saves time and labor. Semesan Bel does not harm the 
Showing effect of treatment on “Irish Cobbler” seed pieces. 
100 per cent Rhizoctonia infected. To left, untreated, SEMESAN BEL PRICES: 2 ozs., 55¢; 1 Ib., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid 
19 per cent clean and 190 bushels to acre. To right, 4 ibs., $6.33; 40 Ibs., $59.00. ‘ 
treated, 89 per cent clean and 243 bushels to acre. “Use Semesan Bel, and insure greater germination on your potatoes.” 
RHUBARB or PIE PLANT 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 to 10 Ibs., will plant an acre. 
Culture: Sow from the middle of March to middle of May, in deep rich ground, in drills a foot apart and 2 inch deep, and when well 
up thin to 6 inches apart. In the fall, trench a piece of ground at least 2 spades deep, manuring abundantly, and set the plants out 4 
feet apart each way, covering with leaves or coarse manure. It is best not to gather many of the stalks the first season, and in our 
Southern country it is rarely successful except in shady situations. Perhaps the most profitable plan for Southern growers is to buy the 
roots—as offered below—setting them out in November, March or April. 
MYATT’S VICTORIA. (85 days.) Very large, and although somewhat later than other varieties, the best for general use. For the 
ioe garden the roots will be found much better than seeds. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 30¢; 1% Ib., 90¢; Ib., $3.00; 
Rhubarb Roots 
We can furnish fine Rhubarb Roots in any quantities in either fall or spring, but as they are carried in stock 
, ! ' only during March 
and April, orders at any other time of the year should be sent a week before roots are needed. One year old roots. 3se peer $2.50 
per doz., delivered. a : 
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[28] Write for special prices in large quantities GEO. TAIT & SONS, INC. 
5 Ibs., $11.25, postpaid. 
