. POTATOES. Stock grown on new soil free from disease. 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 results from the use of 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,
. POTATOES. Stock grown on new soil free from disease. 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 results from the use of 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, for heavy and wet soils especially, as they promote growth and at the same time prevent disease. Plant as early in the spring as the ground can be thoroughly worked, in rows 3 feet apart and 1 foot 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. If an early crop is desired, sprout the tubers, or cut potatoes, in a light, warm room, from four to six weeks before planting, then lift carefully and plant out; by this process shoots are obtained that, as soon as planted out in the open ground, will send out roots, and grow more rapidly than if treated in the ordinary way. The soil should be con- stantly stirred through the season to prevent the surface from baking. DREER'S STANDARD. A splendid extra early variety, of fine quality, beautiful appearance and extraordinary pro- ductiveness, free from disease or rot and an excellent keeper. h peck 30 cts., peck 50 cts., bu. $, bbl. §375. EARLY OHIO. One of the very best early potatoes, and above all, is always fit for use before fully ripe. Many growers consider it the most profitable market variety. | peck 30 cts., peck 50 cts., bu. $, bbl. $ CARMAN" NO. 1. The Carman No. 1 is a seedling from seedlings raised through several generations, with the object of developing good and s
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