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in rows about 12 inches apart, and at somewhat less than 

 this distance in the row. They should be kept free from 

 weeds until they cover the ground. At this stage each 

 alternate row should be cut out, after which the crop will 

 spread and occupy the whole ground again, and in very 

 favorable seasons it will sometimes close up after alternate 

 rows have been taken out a second time. 



Mangel-wurzel (or field beet) is a safe crop for the far- 

 mer to raise, inasmuch as it is the best of all .'the roots for 

 cattle food ; and, in rich ground, it produces enormously, 

 while it does not interfere with the growth of cabbages the 

 following year. 



For a second crop the plants should be raised from seed 

 planted very early in May, and it should be set out at dis- 

 tances of 30 inches by 15 inches. It is a perfectly safe and 

 easy crop to transplant, if care be only taken not to attempt 

 the operation until the roots are at least as thick as the little 

 finger. 



The distances recommended as the best ones at which to 

 set the plants are larger than are usual in this country, but 

 on land so rich as that under consideration, the leaves will 

 cover the whole space, and the roots will grow to an enor- 

 mous size, giving a larger yield than if more thickly set out. 



Sweet corn is a fair crop to raise for market, but its cul- 

 tivation is so well understood by all that it is only necessary 

 to say here that it should follow the spinach and the onions, 

 which are the first out of the ground in June. 



