Sweet potato culture for profit. A full account of the origin, history and botanical characteristics of the sweet potato

Abstract

Booneville, Miss., Dec. 16th, 1895. "Replying to your favor of the 6th instant, will say that in 1892 we packed about 500 cases of the Jersey Yams, and sold them in Chicago at fair prices. While they are salable, only in certain sections where the natural product cannot be easily obtained, and are, therefore, not very staple. I, from our experience, believe it to be a profitable industry."