planting. It can be scattered broadcast, 
using about a pound for each 50 square 
feet. It is important to distribute the fer- 
tilizer so that it will not come in contact 
with young plants. Some gardeners prefer 
to apply the fertilizer in the row either 
when planting or shortly after the seed- 
lings have made their appearance above 
ground. Top and side dressings of a com- 
mercial fertilizer are particularly good in 
stimulating plant growth. 
One of the best sources of organic mat- 
ter for the vegetable garden is stable 
manure. It is often scarce and has become 
rather expensive. 
It is not as rich in food value as are the 
chemical fertilizers, but it is especially val- 
vable as a source of humus for condition- 
ing soils. An area 50 by 50 feet requires 
about a ton, spread on the ground in late 
fall if possible. If not, it can be scattered 
early in the spring. Fresh manure can be 
used in the fall, but in the spring it should 
be in a well-rotted condition so as not to 
damage the young plants. By adding about 
50 pounds of super phosphate to each ton 
of manure, you will greatly increase its 
nutrient value. 
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For a Bigger and Better Potato Crop... 
Plant Southern States Certified Maine 
“Pick of the Crop" 
When you use good seed potatoes for 
planting, you take the most important sin- 
gle step in assuring yourself of'a superior 
and successful potato crop. That's why 
"Pick of the Crop" Certified Maine Seed 
Potatoes take much of the risk out of po- 
tato planting. They are the very best— 
none better. 
The Best of the Certifieds 
In the State of Maine, thousands of 
growers produce certified seed. Some of 
them just ‘get under the wire" for certifi- 
cation, while others take extra special care 
of the production of their seed. It is from 
these farms ... the very best of the certi- 
fied growers ... that Southern States ''Pick 
of the Crop'’ Potatoes are chosen. 
More-Than-Meet U.S. No. | Requirements 
In addition to meeting the U.S. Grade 
No. | standards, Southern States ''Pick of 
the Crop" Potatoes must. meet the Maine- 
Certified requirements . . . and further, 
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Seed Potatoes 
are carefully selected from the best of 
these. Here are some of the requirements 
"Pick of the Crop'' Seed Potatoes being harvested 
in Maine. 
that ''Pick of the Crop" Potatoes must 
meet: 
Inspection—''Pick of the Crop’ potato 
plants are inspeeted. continuously during 
the growing season, and the tubers are. 
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