SUTTON’S SEED POTATOES 
CERTIFIED SCOTCH AND IRISH STOCKS. 
All our Seed Potatoes will be charged at prices fixed by the 
Ministry of Food. At the time of going to press the Control 
Order has not been published but the prices, which include 
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carriage, will be found on the Potato Order Form which 
accompanies this catalogue. 
Potatoes will in most cases be despatched separately from general seed orders. We shall commence for- 
warding as soon as stocks arrive, and continue to execute in rotation as weather and other conditions permit. 
SUBSTITUTES.—Should the stock of any variety ordered be exhausted, we shall, to save delay, send in its place the 
most suitable substitute, unless instructed to the contrary. 
SUTTON’S FIRST-EARLY SEED POTATOES. 
SUTTON’S EPICURE. | 
One of the most dependable early varieties in cultiva- 
tion, and a great favourite with allotment holders. A 
sturdy grower suitable for all soils. Recovers from 
frost better than any other early variety. Seldom 
affected with Dry Rot. Tubers round. 
* HOME GUARD. 
A shallow-eyed oval variety and an outstanding cropper. 
The seed is much more resistant to Dry Rot than most 
earlies. 
* ARRAN PILOT. 
One of the most popular early white kidney potatoes, 
outstanding for its weight-producing properties. 
It is advisable to tray up seed immediately received, 
storing in a cool airy place. 
* ULSTER CHIEFTAIN. 
A very early white-fleshed oval variety, floury in texture. 
The short haulm makes it most suitable for frame 
culture. 
* DI VERNON. 
A high quality early variety for good soils. Tubers 
kidney-shaped ; skin white, splashed purple. It is 
very important to tray the seed up immediately on 
arrival, as the variety is susceptible to Dry Rot. 
EXPRESS (SHARPE). 
A variety favoured on account of its high quality pale 
yellow-fleshed kidney tubers. It requires fairly good 
soil of medium or heavy texture, and is popular in 
the West of England. 
DUKE OF YORK. 
The thick oblong-shaped tubers are of perfect form. 
Strongly recommended to customers who desire a 
variety of high cooking quality with yellow flesh. A 
favourite in Scotland for early digging. 
ECLIPSE. 
A heavy-cropping white fleshed kidney, maturing a little 
later than others in this section. More resistant to 
Dry Rot than most earlies. 
SUTTON’S SECOND-EARLY SEED POTATOES. 
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SUTTON’S OLYMPIC. 
* SUTTON’S OLYMPIC. 
Introduced by us in 1949, this variety has already 
achieved considerable popularity. It is an excellent all- 
round mid-season variety, producing white oval tubers 
with pink splashes characteristic of King Edward. 
The dark green foliage is very distinct with profuse 
red-purple bloom. Immune to Wart Disease. 
* SUTTON’S BEN LOMOND. 
A short kidney-shaped Potato producing a prolific yield 
of shallow-eyed tubers of splendid cooking quality. 
A good variety for medium or heavy soils. 
* DUNBAR ROVER. 
A fine oval-shaped variety of good cooking quality ; dry 
and floury. One of the best cropping sorts in the 
second-early section ; excellent for light and medium 
soils. 
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