Potatoes.
Two crops of potatoes can be grown here the same season if the first crop be planted the latter part of February or fore part of March and the second crop is planted soon after the first crop is gathered.The varieties that do the best here are the Early Rose, Imperial and Bliss' Triumph,-- the latter lately introduced into this country by our friend L. S. Hemenway, of this city. It is stated that Bliss' Triumph is earlier than the Early Rose and has a very fine flavor.
James Vick, of Rochester, N. Y. advertises a New potatoe <sic>-- the 'Chicago Market'-- which is very highly recommended, and we believe would be very successful here as “it is ten days earlier, and more productive than the Rose, and more uniform in its good cooking qualities in different soils”.
When planting potatoes, make a trench or furrow about 8 or 10 inches deep, cover the bottom with manure, from 1 to 2 inches deep, cover this lightly with soil, drop your seed and cover as usual. When they begin to grow and they need water, keep them well watered until matured.
~ The St. George Union, 01 Jan 1881, Page 2, Column 3
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