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This was doubtless owing to the fact that each
eye grew independently, and in many of the
hills there were 18 or 20 different stalks. Again,
the difference in favor of stronger seeding is
plainly marked in Nos. 19 and 20, with small,
undeveloped tubers cut in two and planted one
and two pieces in a hill, in favor of the latter by
50 1-5 bushels. Is the seed end better than the
stem end for planting ? If a potato is planted
whole, the eyes on the seed end are those mainly
which send forth shoots, the large proportion re
maining dormant; but cut the potato and those
eyes in the uncut tuber which do not germinate
send forth shoots and are equally healthy and
prolific. Ina comparison of Nos. 16 and 17,
which were the same potatoes, except that the
seed and stem ends were planted in rows by
themselves, the latter showing nearly double
the weight of seed and affording- an increased
yield of bushels.
Concerning Nos. 21 and 22, of the seventy-five
hills of each row planted a large proportion of
missing hills is shown. The method adopted
with each potato was to scoop out with a sharp
pointed knife every eye or indication of an eye
which could be seen without the aid of a magni
fying glass. As a general rule these potatoes
came up slowly, some not making their appear
ance till the latter part of July, and consider
ing the disadvantages under which they grew
and the number of missing hills, the average
yield is quite large. Ido not pretend te affirm
that this system of treatment is favorable to a
prolific yield, but one of these hills c ntained
83 potatoes, large and small, and the largest one
would weigh nearly 1 f pounds.
In seasons of great scarcity with the poor,
the inside of the potato may be eaten, and if
pared thickly, the parings planted, but the prac
tice should not be commended, as my remarks
in No. 25 evidently show that by this process
the vitality of the tuber is impaired.
From my observations in No. 26, it will be
seen that the whole of the outside skin or coat
ing may be removed, and still the tuber possess
sufficient vitality to send forth shoots and per
petuate itself.
I would not be understood as claiming that a
piece of a potato which contained no eye or
germ of an eye, would sprout and grow, for it
seems reasonable to suppose that the eye extends
from the surface towards the centre of the po
tato, and I believe it was the elongation from
one of these eyes which sent forth the shoot
that grew.
What is the effect of cutting upon the germin
ation of the potato? A very observing farmer
told mo the other day that a whole potato would
come up four or five days sooner than cut ones.
This fact had escaped my observation.
The old-fashioned Peach Blow has long been
adopted as the standard from which to compare
all others, and to this comparison we must still
yield. I would not be understood as claiming
that this prodigy of Oneida, which has robbed its
namesake of its heritage, is the best potato to
grow. 1 only claim that it is a good potato
and well adopted to our short seast as, where the
old-fashioned Peach Blow won’t mature one year
in three.
Asayielder, 1 think the above results are flat
tering when presented in comparison with the
results attained on one of the experimental farms
of Pennsylvania.
Os one hundred and thirty-one varieties
planted, only two yielded nt the rate of 300
bushels to an acre. These were the Early Race
horse, 302 bushels, and the Harrison, 353 bush
els. The next highest on the list was the Black
Mercer, 292 bushels.
The potatoes, on the experimental plat above
referred to, were planted about the 20th of May,
and harvested on the 1 Ith and 15th of October.
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CORRECTED TO APRIL 1, 1875.
GRAIN.
Corn—new white $ 103
“ mixed 105
Wheat—white 1 35al 45
amber 1 30al 40
red 1 20al 25
Oats—white 83
black 90
mixed 80
Peas i 40
Cornmeal i 05
Grits, per bbl .' 6 50a7 00
FLOUR.
Superfine $ 550
“ Extra 6 00a6 25
Family 6 25a6 50
“ Extra 6 75a7 00
Fancy 7 25a7 50
Buckwheat Flour, per bbl $lO 00
HAY.
Timothy $ 160
Tennessee 1 25al 35
Clover 1 25
PROVISIONS.
Bacon—clear sides. 1.334
C. R. sides 1.3
Shoulders 10
Sugar-cured hams, new 14Xal4M
• “ “ “ old
Bulk—clear sides
C.R. sides >2al2J<
Shoulders 8%a9
Hams 12J£
Bacon hams 13Xa14
Lard—tierces 16a16M
Kegs and cans 17
Buckets 17
Mackerel—No. 3, per bbl 11 00
No. 3, per kit 1 20
No. 2, per one-half bbl 5 50a6 00
No. 2, per kit 1 50
No. 1, per one-half bbl 7 75
. No. 1, per kit 1 75
GROCERIES.
Coffee—Rio, per lb 22a23X
Laguira 26
O. G. Java
Sugar—A, per lb
Extra C UM
Yellows 10
N. O. fair to choice
Molasses —per bbl 45
Syrups—New York 50 a75
New Orleans 70 a75
Candles—per lb
Cheese —per lb 15 alB
Soaps—P. M. Soap 350
SALT.
Liverpool, per sack $1 75
Virginia 2 00
Rock, per lb
Table, per dozen 1 50
SUNDRIES.
Iron ties 6a7X
Bagging—Gunny
2 1b 12X
2' # z lbs 13
Standard 13X
Borneo 13X
Feathers 50a70
Wool 35a50
Yarns $l2O
Nails—for 10h and 20s $lO 00
Seed Potatoes—Early Rose 4 00
Goodrich 4 00
Pink Eye 4 25
Esculents -Onions 4 00a4 50
Irish Potatoes—Goodrich 4 00
Pink Eye 4 25
Russetts, west'n 3 40a3 50
Sweet Potatoes 50cal 00
Apples, per bbl 3 00a5 00
Dried Apples, per lb, coutntry.. 5
“ •' “ northern..
“ Peaches, impeded 4 a 5
“ peeled 18 a2O
Honey, strained, per lb 20
Ta!low per lb 8 a 9
POULTRY.
Chickens fireseed, per lb 12c
Ti rkeya—-dressed, per lb 15c
Turkeys 7fial 25
Chickens 15* 20
FRESH MEATS.
Beef—Loin 15c
Roast an<! Steaks 15
Pork, nominal 12
Mutton 12\a15
SUNDRIES.
Cheese—State dairy 15 a!8
Factory 17 a!7\ z
Onions-Silver Skin, very choice 4 75a500
Bed 4 75af> W
COUNTRY PRODUCE
Butter 25 a3O
Egg* I s * *23 H
Feathers . 50 a6O
Wool, washed 32 *SO
unwashed 25
GRASS SEEDS.
Clover .$8 00
Timothy 4 50
Orchard gra«s 3 '*>*3 50
Hlue grass 2 25
Herd Grass 2 50
Hungarian millet.... 2 00
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Cattie—Tennesee
Country 2,H *4 S
Sheep—Tennesee 4
Country 2 *3
Sboats 5 s 6
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Buving. | SeHing.
G01d... 113 115
Silver 1 04 1 08
Exchange on New York par. bprvm.
Loans lai St
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Th.orou.gh.l3re d
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apr-6m Worcester, Mass.
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apr-3m Worcester, Mass.
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Also
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Breeder of Choice Poultry.
apr-sn>* Leicester, Mass.
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MY BIRDS ARE OF PREMIUM STOCK.
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$3 per dozen.
CHICKS FROM $5 TO sls EACH.
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GEO. W. CLEVELAND.
Breeder of Dark Brahmas,
apr-6in Millington, Mass.
«f. ZB. Da vis,
Northboro, Mass.,
JiREEnEK OF ANO OEAI.ER IN
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