. The encyclopedia of practical horticulture; a reference system of commercial horticulture, covering the practical and scientific phases of horticulture, with special reference to fruits and vegetables;. Gardening; Fruit-culture; Vegetable gardening. Blue Victor. Wee McGregor. Late Rose. ash of the Rocky Mountain or Pacific Coast states. However, there are parts of North and South Dakota admirably adapted to this crop. In the Eastern and Southern states the sandy soils are con- sidered better than the clays or the black loams. New soil is better than that which has been long in cultivation, a
. The encyclopedia of practical horticulture; a reference system of commercial horticulture, covering the practical and scientific phases of horticulture, with special reference to fruits and vegetables;. Gardening; Fruit-culture; Vegetable gardening. Blue Victor. Wee McGregor. Late Rose. ash of the Rocky Mountain or Pacific Coast states. However, there are parts of North and South Dakota admirably adapted to this crop. In the Eastern and Southern states the sandy soils are con- sidered better than the clays or the black loams. New soil is better than that which has been long in cultivation, and "sod land is also ; The land should not be manured heavily because of the tendency in very rich soil to fungous diseases. Varieties There are many popular varieties, some early and some late. Among the good early varieties are the Early Rose and the Early Ohio. Among the good late varieties are the Burbank, Netted Gems and Rural New Yorker. However, there are varieties better adapted to certain sections than any of those mentioned, and it is better to consult with experienced growers who. Salad Potato Purple in Flesh. Used to Give Color to Salads have succeeded best in order to deter- mine the varieties best adapted to any particular soil, climate or condition. Pitting Potatoes In the autumn if potatoes are grown merely for home use they may be dug and placed in a cool cellar or in pits with straw and earth thrown over them for protection from the freezing of winter. If they are grown for commercial pur- poses and are to be marketed soon after they are dug they are put into sacks holding 100 pounds in weight. If they are grown for commercial purposes and are to be held until spring for the mar- kets they are generally placed in pits and covered for winter. In all cases where potatoes are pitted there should be some adequate means of ventilation. If the pit is dug about two feet deep, four to six feet wide and long enough to store several tons, there should be
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