ivation.

CARTER.

A medium-sized, roundish, flattened, white potato, once esteemed the
finest of all varieties, but at present nearly or quite superseded by
the Jackson White, of which it is supposed to be the parent. Eyes rather
numerous, and deeply sunk; flesh very white, remarkably dry,
farinaceous, and well flavored. Originated about thirty years ago, in
Berkshire County, Mass., by Mr. John Carter.

CHURCHILL.

A variety said to have originated in Maine, and often sold in the market
for the "State of Maine;" which it somewhat resembles in size, form, and
color. Flesh yellow. Not a desirable sort. It is much inferior to the
"State of Maine;" and, in many places, the latter variety has been
condemned in consequence of the Churchill having been ignorantly
cultivated in its stead.

CRISTY.

An early sort, of good quality, but rather unproductive. Shape somewhat
long, though often nearly round; color white and purple, striped, and
blended together. It is of no value as an agricultural variety; and, for
table use, cannot be considered superior to many other varieties equally
healthy and more prolific.

CUPS.

Introduced. Plant upright, stocky, surviving till frost; flowers pale
purple; tubers pink or reddish, large, oblong, often irregular; flesh
dry and farinaceous. Very healthy and productive, but better suited for
agricultural purposes than for the table.

DANVERS SEEDLING.

Danvers Red.

Plant healthy and vigorous. The large, full-grown tubers are long; and
the smaller, undeveloped ones, nearly round. Color light red, with faint
streaks of white; eyes moderately sunk; quality fair.

This variety originated in Danvers, Essex County, Mass.; and, when first
introduced, was not only of good size and quality, but remarkably
productive. It has, however, much deteriorated; and is now, both as
respects quality and yield, scarcely above an average. At one period, it
had the reputation of being one of the best varieties for keeping, and
of entirely withstanding the attacks of the potato disease.

DAVIS'S SEEDLING.

This variety originated in the town of Sterling, Mass.; and was early
disseminated through the influence of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society, at whose exhibitions it attracted much attention on account of
its size and beauty. For general cultivation, it is probably one of the
most profitable sorts known, as it yields abundantly, even with ordinary
attention. Under a high state