This special edition of 'The Sweet Potato' was written by B.H.A. Groth, and first published in 1911, making it well over a century old. The book is broken down into four main sections - Origin and History, Economic Importance, The Structure of Ipomoea Batatas, and Classification of Varieties. A fantastic book to start with for all Market Gardeners and Back-Yard Farmers considering the Sweet Potato as a potential crop. 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.