Evening journal., 1909-07-28
STIR OVER THE
POTATO CROP
Big Yields in all Parts Of The
State Bring Prosperity to
The Growers
WILL COMPETE WITH
TIE GOVERNORS "SPUDS''

humblest farmer. Stalks OF the tubers
are seen in the patch OF the Italian
railroader as well as on the peerless
700 acre farm of James j. Ross. If
Seaford. The peach crop has develop
ed struggling farmers into wealthy
landowners, but of late years Della
wares crop is as uncertain as buying
stocks on margin. Somewhat expen-
sive, too. have the peaches became
on account Of the scale, the yellows
the weather and half a dozen other
causes. But Governor Pennewin
among other Delawareans, has gotten
down from the peach tree TO the vines
where bugs have been numerous, and
the executive hopes TO pick some tub
ers from his patch that will make the
Delaware farmer sit up and take no
tice.
Richard G.. Buckinham. a Mill Creek
hundred farmer said TO an EVENING
JOURNAL reporter to-day: YES. I
understand that Governor Pennewill
expects 10 bring potatoes to the coun-
~ fair. That speaks we'll for our fair
but Sussex is about two weeks ahead
Of New Castle county. I cannot sec
any ground for complaint by the far
mers. We will have potatoes that will
compare favorably with those grown
in other narts OF the State"
w. c. Brooks. Glasgow. said: I'VE
may not raise as many acres Of po-
tatoes as our Sussex brothers but mark
me that when the Green Mountain and
State of Maine potatoes OF Pencader
hundred are picked Governor Penne-
will and other notable potato growers
will also sit up and take notice. When
Early Bliss win yield twenty-five has
kets from a peck planted, there is
hope that all Is not lost that is in
danger"
Levy Court Commissioner Daniel
Thompson said IL would be we'll for
all potatoe growers who have eyes on
blue ribbons 10 count i'm White Clay
Creek hundred 1--WE do not believe
In the great big. potatoes with false
| middles but We get the nice sized.
mealv ones that make demand every
time and win favor from those who
cat them
Sussex Adapted to the Culture
a prominent farmer OF Sussex coun-
ty said to-day that the potato is sure
&c bring the greonbaclIs that were
missed during the berry season and
near Greenwood could not help having
a great potato crop. When the rair
spoiled the berries the water remained
} on the potato fields like it does OF
, the streets Of Greenwood after a hcavs
fall when hoptoads are seen by tn.
\ thousands. Parts Of Sussex are adapt
ed for potatoes and even "Bnl" Gun
has planted late crop and after n
\ increases his bank account by recor'
yield Of other vegetables he expect
TO have cron Of potatoes that vii
If he as choice as the nrize thorough
bred chickens which strut about hi
q place.
Editor, Too, Has the Fever.
The editor Of the Lcwes Pilot ha
turned his attention from the ocear
the Swedish monument and the ne'
. postofiicc to remark
u "This is getting 10 he a great rouu
potato centre and we are informe
that ono farmer has planted sevent
a acres and many others have put ~
p large patches. Several carloads haN
10 been shipped from this station alread
Il and the late cron promises TO be hi
, only a few years ago there were onl
e enough potatoes grown i'm this vicini'
"a for home consumption.
y. 1--WE are glad to know that our fa
y. mers have az last awakened TO q
r. fact that there is money in somethir
"a else besides wheat and corn
re New Castle Likes Then.e
Ip over Mt New Castle the women cou
ar never get along without potatoe
q. While they like them as "Greenwo'
pr French fries" and Saratoga Ia PEI
St newil chips" the women are proud
their salad. gloat over the potatoes
cream. but when II comes to the pla
Murphy" and the "Bewitched Yeas
J. they lead the state. The New Cast
lg folk crate the potatoes, add coup
I'd of spoonfuls Of sugar little OF
ne starter" and then have an yeast tn
ct will make the best bread ever cate
~ by the Governor.
Potatoes Without Tops.
Tn a letter received few days ~
by a Brandywino hundred farmer fro
n- a friend. in Ohio the friend says
re Potatoes without tons are beil
raised by John Groves, OF Salem ON
on small patch Of ground and q
= fine large "spuds" are being examin
a with curiosity and interest by hu
n dreds Of citizens and farmers. WI
have seen a number OF them on eNhll
tion. The patch OF potatoes W
planted by the owner about six wee
ago after many experiments and nc
le the bulbs have grown to the size
large hen eggs. without showing [
sign OF a sprout. but are clean a
- white and are growing rapid
SAMPLES will be sent TO the state @
detrimental station at Wooster by I
grower. who is tho envy Of his nelg
bors who come from their potato b
slaughter 10 gaze in wonder at the "a
less crops Of tubers.
Ellis Hicks saws that when De-
ware grows the topless potato I
farmer may be able TO get men 20 wo
on farms for S25 a month. The {
potato. Mr. Hicks says, drives I
farmers son to the city TO accept
81 q week Job with board extra
Bio Harvest in Name.
Here is an interesting item for th'
Delaware farmers who think they
growers:
Aroostook. county. Me- produ'
more potatoes than any other ter
tory OF it's size in the United sta
and probably in the world, says
Utica Press. Shipments from
county for 1908 were 100000 bush'
for which the farmers received
cents 10 81 per bushel. The agg
gate receipts for the crop will rel
very near s12.o0o.OoO. In former ye