EXPERIENCE IN FIELD CULTUBE. 



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grass and weeds by running a double shovel twice each 

 way through the rows five or six times during the season 

 after pulling for market. Xo irrigation is needed here. 

 I do not try to force but where possible plant on a 

 slope toward the south. To gather the crop the pullers 



Rhubaeb i>' Field Ccltuke. 



go first pulling two rows, laying the stalks in the middle 

 between the rows. The trimmers come after them cut- 

 ting off the leaves and placing the stalks in boxes. These 

 boxes are carried to a bench and are there packed for 

 shipment in a 5 0-pound package which I manufacture. 



