Prince Edward Island, so called because it is famous for its potatoes.
- 1939  Has any other district in the world acquired so many descriptive names? Prince Edward Island, St. John's Island . . . Spud Island. . . .
- 1961  This is your day across the land. The day of the southshore schoonerman, prairie wheatgrower, "l'Acadie" market gardener, "Spud Island" farmer. . . .