A Study of Sweet Potato Varieties

This special edition of 'A Study of Sweet Potato Varieties with Special Reference To Their Canning Quality' was written by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1922, making it just shy of a century old. It is also known as 'Bulletin No. 1041.' The book covers topics including Chemical Composition of Sweet Potatoes, Experimental Canning Tests, Discoloration, Heat Penetration and Sterilization, Consistency, and Varieties and Strains of Sweet Potatoes Used in These Tests. A great book for all those interested in preserving their own, home-grown sweet potatoes. 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.