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AMERICAN HOME GARDEN. 



and if dry, give water. In garden culture hoe them at least 

 once, thinning the plants to four or six inches. 



Time : at the very earliest moment of spring if intended for 

 summer use. If for winter, as late in the fall as possible, so 

 that about eight weeks of cool moist weather may be allowed 

 for their growth, or for ruta baga twelve weeks. If they are 

 not hoed during their growth, they will require a little longer 

 time to mature. 



At New York, common turnips may be sown in March for 

 summer, and August for winter use ; ruta baga in June or 

 first half of July. 



FORMS OF TURNIPS. 

 Fig. 80. 



