Samuel Fraser

The Potato Samuel Fraser

This special edition of 'The Potato: A Practical Treatise On the Potato, Its Characteristics, Planting and Cultivation' was written by Samuel Fraser, and first published in 1905, making it well over a century old. The book covers topics including History and Botany, Some Conditions Influencing Growth and Development, Soils, Manuring and Fertilizing, Varieties, Management Of the Growing Crop, Breeding and Selection, and more. A wonderful old book on the humble Potato, and a great addition to the libraries of all those who grow potatoes as a crop, or anybody considering taking the plunge. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.