Brezee's Prolific.
This variety originated with Albert Brezee, Esq., of Hubbardton, Vt., in 1861. Mr. Brezee was the originator of the Early Rose, the seed producing both that and Brezee's Prolific being from the same seed-ball, and both are seedlings of the Garnet Chili.
The vines of Brezee's Prolific are of medium height, quite bushy, and somewhat spreading, and with very large leaves; as yet they have produced no seed-balls. Tubers large, regular in shape, and very smooth, slightly oblong, and very much flattened; skin dull white, inclined to be russeted; eyes but little depressed and slightly pinkish; flesh white, rarely if ever hollow; cooks quickly, and is very mealy and of excellent quality. Yield very large, maturing three weeks later than the Early Rose.
Rules Worth Observing.—An experienced cultivator says, "My experience leads me to lay down the following as safe rules:
"I. As early as possible, lay your plans for the next season's planting, and manure and work your ground accordingly, in advance.
"II. Secure the best seed, even if it cost you two or five times as much as a common and less valuable sort.
"III. Always get a new, improved variety, as soon as it has been tested and proved. Remember the profit is mainly made by the early cultivators. When it gets so common that you can buy cheap, you will have to sell cheap, too.
"IV. Buy only from reliable dealers, and be sure you get the genuine article.
"V. Buy, or at least order, if you possibly can, in the fall or winter; you thus save the spring rise of prices.