. Dreer's garden calendar : 1903. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS' 41 POTATOES. The soil best suited to the Potato is a rich, sandy loam, but it seems to thrive in almost any soil or climate. The Potato, being a gross feeder, requires a liberal application of manure; if stable manure is to be used, it should be well rotted and not allowed to come in contact with the tubers. On no other crop are the re- sults from the use of the phosphates so manif
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1903. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS' 41 POTATOES. The soil best suited to the Potato is a rich, sandy loam, but it seems to thrive in almost any soil or climate. The Potato, being a gross feeder, requires a liberal application of manure; if stable manure is to be used, it should be well rotted and not allowed to come in contact with the tubers. On no other crop are the re- sults from the use of the phosphates so manifest as on the Potato ; almost invariably the tubers are smoother, brighter and freer from rust and the destructive influence of- wire worms The best fertilizers are plaster, lime, super-phosphate of lime and bone-dust. Potato scab can be entirely prevented by using flower of sulphur in the rows with the phosphate. Use at the rate of 100 to 150 lbs. to the acre. Plant as early in the spring as the ground can be thoroughly worked, in rows 3 feet apart and one font in the rows; covering in light, warm soil about 4 inches, and in cold, wet ground 3 inches deep ; draw the earth to the plants as they advance in growth. IMPORTANT Prices of Potatoes are subject to market changes. Potatoes are forwarded by express or freight as directed, purchaser paying charges. We assume no risk on Potatoes, which are forwarded strictly at purchaser's responsibility. Bovee. (See cut.) This is without a doubt one of the very earliest Potatoes. It is earlier than the Early Rose and a much more productive variety. It is pink, or flesh color, and grows very smooth, presenting a fine appearance, and the quality is all that could be desired in a first-class early Potato. Peck, 60 cts.; bu., $ ; bbl., $ Extra Early Bovee Potato. Beauty of Hebron. Early ; productive; of excellent quality; a good keeper. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $150; bbl., $ Early Rose. We sell more of this variety than any other, a
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