Field of Wm. Emory. Complete fertilizer with 10 per cent potash on right. 

 On left no fertilizer, with bad stand and unprofitable yield. 



the formation of the substance that gives the root its value 

 the sugar. During the last four weeks of growth the beet 

 must not only increase in size but must manufacture and 

 store a large amount of sugar. To do this successfully there 

 must be present, in available form, enough potash for both 

 leaves and root. 



If crude salts, like Kainit, are used, it is, perhaps, better 

 to apply them the previous fall. But as the refined salts are 

 mostly used for beet culture, they may be used at, or just 

 before, planting time. 



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