KATAHDIN 
The Katahdin was originated as a 
hybrid by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture at its Experiment Sta- 
tion at Presque Isle, Maine. It is a 
handsome, shallow-eyed, glossy, white 
skinned variety that matures a little 
ater 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 
general appearance. It 1s widely adapted; 
does especially well on light, friable soil. 
A new late variety introduced by the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Plant 
similar to Green Mountain but more 
vigorous. Very promising because it Is 
very high yielding and blight resistant, 
with high starch content, and the tubers 
are of fine appearance. Tubers may be- 
come over-sized unless seed is planted 
close in row; resembles Katahdin except 
that it Is somewhat more elongated. 
Widely adapted. 
The Smooth Rural group tcludes a 
large number of strong-growing, late- 
maturing varieties such as Sir 
Walter Raleigh, Rural New 
Yorker No. 2, Carman No. 3, 
Heavy Weight, and Pioneer 
Rural. They are practically 
identical. The tubers are white, 
oval flattened, and regular in 
form. Collectively they are 
often referred to as “blue 
sprout” Potatoes. Recommen- 
ded 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. 
Tubers are uniform in shape, oblong, with two 
good ends, slightly flattened; creamy white skin 
absolutely free from disease and with pure white 
flesh of excellent quality. Well adapted to north- 
ern latitudes where rainfall ts abundant and the 
temperature not excessively high. Asa rule, they 
do not succeed as well as the Rural group where 
they are subjected to unfavorable conditions 
during the time they are forming tubers. 
DIBBLE’S IMPROVED 
GREEN MOUNTAIN 
Originated by the U. S. Department 
of Agriculture. A high-yielding variety 
somewhat Iater than the Smooth Rurals, 
white, shallow-eyed tubers thicker than 
Chippewa and of high table quality. 
Large vigorous foliage resistant to heat 
and drought, blight, yellow dwarf and 
scab. Especially desirable where blight 
occurs frequently or where spraying Is 
omitted. 
Introduced by the Cornell Agricultural 
Experiment Station in 1944, after many 
years of experimental work by Dr. F. M. 
Blodgett. It matures later than the Rural 
and Russett Rural and ts resistant to 
scab, late blight and “Z’’ disease. Wide 
adaptation; tubers very smooth, white 
and slightly elongated. A very promising 
variety and recommended where scab ts a 
serious problem. 
Introduced in 1947 by Cornell Agri- 
cultural Experiment Station. More 
blight resistant than any of the other 
commercial varieties and can be grown 
without spraying, except with DDT for 
insects. Essex is midseason In 
maturity, with very vigorous, 
dark green rough foliage. Tubers 
very white, short, and thick. 
Yield is exceptionally high. 
Seed Potato Guarantee 
We guarantee our Seed Potatoes 
northern-grown, carefully assorted for 
seed purposes, a strictly first-class 
sample U. S. Grade No. 1 as to size. 
While we exercise great care to have 
our Seed Potatoes pure and reliable, 
so many circumstances may arise over 
which we have no control that we do 
not give any warranty, express or im- 
plied, nor will we be responsible for the 
crops grown therefrom. Customers are 
to examine their Seed Potatoes imme- 
diately on arrival, as they are perishable 
goods, and, if not entirely satisfactory, 
advise us at once; otherwise it is 
mutually agreed between the buyer 
and seller that they are satisfactory. 
