. Best's potato book. Potatoes. 40 THE WORCESTEK, OR REILY. THE WORCESTER, or This potato first came to our notice tlirougli ^rs. "SVasliburn & Co., Seedsmen, of Boston, by wliom it was advertised for sale in the spring of the present year. It is well known in the vicinity of Boston, and is said to be highly prized b3' those who have given it thorough trial. We (piote the following description: "An old variety, but not generally known. The vines are erect, slightly si)reading; leaves large, of a glossy green color; tubers roundish in form, slightly swelled at the cen
. Best's potato book. Potatoes. 40 THE WORCESTEK, OR REILY. THE WORCESTER, or This potato first came to our notice tlirougli ^rs. "SVasliburn & Co., Seedsmen, of Boston, by wliom it was advertised for sale in the spring of the present year. It is well known in the vicinity of Boston, and is said to be highly prized b3' those who have given it thorough trial. We (piote the following description: "An old variety, but not generally known. The vines are erect, slightly si)reading; leaves large, of a glossy green color; tubers roundish in form, slightly swelled at the centre, and terminating abruptl}-; eyes much depressed and numerous; skin smooth, thin, of a light i>ink color; flesh very solid, never hollow, and perfectly free from disease. Its cooking qualities are excellent, being very dry and mealy, free from any earthy taste, and of a snow-white color. They mature in ninety days from })lanting, but are not over product- ive. A valuable variety for faruily use. One great advantage is, that the tubers are fit for use wlien onh' two-thirds o-vc>;. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Best, George, W. [from old catalog]; Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887. [from old catalog]. Utica, N. Y. , G. W. Best
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