Sugar Beet Investigations. 



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Directions for Taking Samples of Sugar Beets for Analysis. 



When the beets appear to be mature (September 20 to November 20, 

 according to latitude and time of planting) and before any second 

 growth takes place, select any average row or rows, and gather every 

 plant along a distance which should vary as follows, according to the 

 width between tlje rows: 



From rows 16 inches apart take 75 feet in len^^th. 



Where the row is not long enough to meet the above conditions, 

 take enough from the adjacent row or rows to make up the required 

 length. Rows of average excellence must be selected ; avoid the best 

 or poorest. Count all the beets in the length of the row taken. 

 Remove the tops, leaving about one inch of the stem, wash free from 

 all dirt and wipe dry. Select two average beets, being careful not to 

 select the largest or the smallest. 



From all the rest of the beets except these two the necks are removed 

 with a sharp knife, at the point indicated by the dotted line in the 

 figure. The beets, including the two saved as a sample, are then 

 weighed. 



The number of beets harvested multiplied by 435.6 will give the 

 total number per acre. The total weight of beets harvested multiplied 

 by 435.6 will give the yield per acre. 



Wrap the two sample beets carefully in soft paper and write your 

 name legibly thereon. The beets must be perfectly dry. Fill out 

 blank describing beets, place in the envelope, and enclose beets. Sew 

 the beets up in a cotton bag or wrap in strong paper, attach the 

 enclosed shipping tag thereto and send by U. S. mail. 



No beets will be analyzed which are not sampled as described above 

 and properly identified. Miscellaneous analyses of samples without 

 accurate description are of no value. 



A model showing how blanks should be filled out is inclosed. 



