We propose to add a few pages of illustrations of the new varieties,
together with descriptions of the same. A number of these were given in
the pamphlet issued last year, and are reproduced from that. In case a
new edition is called for, it is likely that a number of additional cuts
will be added to it.
We would call attention to the report of a series of experiments which
have been made on the farms connected with the Agricultural College of
Pennsylvania.
There are very many questions connected with the cultivation of the
potato which can be answered satisfactorily only by careful and repeated
experiments.
[Illustration: Excelsior.]
Seedling of Early Goodrich, now six years old, and is claimed to combine
more good qualities than any other potato. D. S. Heffron, of Utica,
originated it. Is said to be productive, early, and of good keeping
qualities.
MASSASOIT.--A new variety from Western Massachusetts, resembling the
Harrison in appearance, but earlier and of much better quality; flesh
white, cooks dry and mealy, and altogether a superior variety; strongly
recommended for a general crop. (See next page.)
BELLEFONTE, February 12, 1870.