228 EXPERIMENT STATION— BULLETINS. 



CARROTS. 



In the experiments with the different varieties of roots we have aimed to 

 secure a few new sorts and grow them alongside those which have proved to 

 be of real merit here. The Long Orange carrot has been our standard 

 variety grown for stock for several years. The White Belgian, Danvers and 

 Short Horn were grown last year, with results as shown in the table. The 

 White Belgian gave a larger yield than the Long Orange, but does not seem 

 to have the substance of the latter. The opinion is based on the appearance 

 of the roots and not on the results of an analysis. Both are good keepers. 

 The Danvers and Short Horn do not yield heavy enough to grow for feeding 

 purposes, although they are fine in quality and somewhat earlier than the 

 first named varieties. 



SUGAR BEETS. 



Of the sugar beets there is not much difference in the appearance of the 

 two sorts grown; but quite a difference in yield in favor .of Lane's Improved. 

 This sort has been grown on the college farm for several years. It is 

 reliable and a good yielder. It is more easily harvested, from the fact that 

 the tops do not grow so close to the ground. The crown is well above ground 

 so that it can be pulled easily. Vilmorin's is said to contain the highest per 

 cent of sugar of any known variety. Sugar beets are much relished by stock, 

 and are good keepers. They do not harvest so easy as the mangels, from the 

 fact that they carry more fine roots and thus hold the dirt more thoroughly. 

 No doubt they are richer in nutritive qualities. 



MANGELS. 



Of the mangels, the Golden Tankard has been our standard variety for 

 several years. It is of medium size, between the Globe and Mammoth 

 Tankard in shape, and a rich yellow in color. It is a good keeper, yields 

 well, and is of better quality than some of the larger*roots. No. 1 is a Yellow 

 Globe and of good quality. No. 2 is shaped like the Tankard, but is coarse 

 and has not yielded so well as that sort this season. 



RUTABAGAS. 



Of the rutabagas, there is not much choice in the first three varieties. 

 They are yellow in color and all good yielders. In quality they are good for 

 the table or for stock. The White Bussian gave a fine yield, but carries a 

 mass of fine roots which hinder in harvesting, as the soil adheres to them so 

 closely. Its keeping qualities might be impaired for this reason, especially 

 when harvested dn damp weather. 



