James A. S. Watson 
The Potato – With Information on Varieties, Seed Selection, Cultivation and Diseases of the Potato 

This book offers a detailed guide to cultivating potatoes, with information on varieties, seed selection, cultivation, diseases of the potato, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with simple instructions and a wealth of other useful information, this text constitutes an invaluable guide to those with an interest in growing potatoes. It will make for a worthy addition to collections of farming and kitchen gardening literature. The chapters of this book include: ‚Quality of Potatoes‘, ‚Varieties‘, ‚First Early Varieties‘, ‚Second Earlies‘, ‚Maincrops‘, ‚Selection of Seed‘, ‚Boxing Potatoes‘, ‚Soil and Climate‘, ‚Place in Rotation‘, ‚Preparation and Planting‘, ‚Manuring‘, ‚After-Cultivation‘, ‚Spraying‘, ‚Lifting Potatoes‘, ‚Storing Potatoes‘, etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on farming.