Excerpt from Group Classification and Varietal Descriptions of American Varieties of Sweet Potatoes
A. Shape of leaf. G. Color of lower surface of veins. (1) Cut. (1) Vein purple. (2) Round. (2) Midrib pinkish in some old (3) Long. Leaves. (4) Broad. (3) Purple spot at base of mid (5) Mixed (round and lobed). Rib. B. Size of leaf. (4) Veins all green. (1) Small (less than 4 inches H Arrangement of hair on the upper across). Surface of the leaf, if any. (2) Large (more than 4 inches (1) Hair all over. Across). (2) Chiefly on tips and along C. Length of stem. Veins. (1) Long (more than 4 feet (3) Absent. Long). I Outside color of. The roots. (2) Short (less than 4 feet (1) White. Long). (2) Yellow, golden, or bronze. D. Color of stem (3) Yellow, fed, or pinkish. (1) Green (with or' without (4) Red or purple. Brownish areas). J. Color of flesh of 'the roots. (2) Green (with purple around (1) White. The axils of the leaves). (2) Cream colored or yellowish (3) Greenish brown to purple. White. (4) Purple. (3) Pinkish white or pinkish E. Size of stem. Yellow. (1) Thin (less than one-eighth (4) Pinkish orange. Of an inch in diameter). (5) Marked with purple. (2) Thick (more than one-eighth Distinctness of wood elements in of an inch in diameter, the root. Often three-sixteenths or (1) Distinct. More). (2) Blurred. F. Presence or absence of star. 3) Not visible.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive look at the American sweet potato varieties and their classification, an issue of crucial importance to both growers and researchers at the time of its publication. In an era when sweet potato nomenclature was in a state of disarray, with numerous variations of old varieties and an alarming tendency to give new names to existing ones, the author meticulously sought to establish a clear and consistent system. By studying hundreds of varieties, the author observed distinctive features like leaf shape, stem color, and root characteristics, which formed the foundation of a novel classification system. The book delves into the historical context of previous attempts at categorization, highlighting their shortcomings and the need for a more robust approach. The author carefully examines each variety, detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and cultural needs, offering valuable insights into the practical aspects of sweet potato cultivation. Ultimately, this bookââ â¢s systematic approach to classifying sweet potato varieties remains a cornerstone of understanding and identifying these important crops, providing a foundation for future research and ensuring continued success in this crucial agricultural field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527922112_0
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