POTATOES 
Prices of Potatoes are subject to change without notice. Write 
for prices on larger quantities. 7 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 {9 
remove the excess of covering and put the surface in good condition. Afte. 
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 inthe CHIPPEWA, (110 days.) A heavy yielding mid-season Potato 
ann oot .on. account ofvits eariness: (t°is9 © _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 
of this Potato is very pure. 5 Ibs., 85c; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 15. Ibs. succeeds under almost all conditions of soil and weather and is 
(ie pecki S210 piepaid ; bg 3 a. Sea, disease resistant. The potatoes have a smooth white skin, are of 
P ovr Prepaid: flattened oval shape, with shallow eyes. 5 Ibs., 85c¢; 10 Ibs., 
$1.50; 15 Ibs., (1 peck) $2.10 prepaid. 
BLISS TRIUMPH, OR RED BLISS. (1'00 Searle te 
less use al Tors (110 days.) Like the Chippewa, this variety was 
merly, this early, round, red skin potato is still a favorite in certain KATAHDIN. developed by the United States Department 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. 5 [bs., 95¢; 10 Ibs., $1.60; 15 Ibs., (1 peck) oval in shape, with white skin, shallow eyes, and of good quality 
$2.50, prepaid. and resistant to disease. 5 Ibs., 85¢; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 15 Ibs. (1 
peck) $2.10, prepaid. 
SEBAGO, (110 days.) A heavy yielding mid-season variety ' ; 
——"—_ becoming more popular each season. The potatoes GREEN MOUNTAIN. Uae day.) For the main crop this 
; R : ge oval-shaped, late potato with 
have white skin, shallow eyes, handsome in appearance, and of white skin, is probably the seat Peattaciony: It is of exceptionally 
good quality. The 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. 5 Ibs., 85c¢; potatoes. 5 Ibs., 85c; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 15 Ibs., (1 peck) $2.10, 
10 Ibs., $1.50; 15 Ibs., (1 peck) $2.10, prepaid. prepaid. 
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. 
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- 
Showing effect of treatment on “Irish Cobbler” ing new Semesan Bel saves time and labor. Semesan Bel does not harm the 
100 per cent Rhizoctonia infected. To left, untreated, seed pieces. 
19 per cent clean and 190 bushels fo acre. To right, SEMESAN BEL PRICES: 2 ozs., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.60, postpaid. 
treated, 89 per cent clean and 243 bushels to acre. “Use Semesan Bel, ard insure greater germination on your potatoes.” 
FOR POTATO BUGS AND BLIGHT USE 
POTATOX DUST OR SPRAY 
CONTAINS DDT AND COPPER 
4 lbs. makes 30 gallons of dilute spray 
An economical Insecticide and Fungicide for use in the control of bugs and blight. 
(See page 75.) 
1 Ib. can, 65c; 4 Ib. bag, $1.85; not postpaid; postpaid, 1 Ib. can, 80c; 4 Ib., $2.35 
Norfolk 10, Virginia Write for special market gardener’s prices [ 29 ] 
in larger quantities. 
