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shown in every way, as well on account of the beet be- 

 ing more nutritious, as its not being subject to the fly, 

 or other annoyances to turnip crops. Nor is the ex- 

 pense of cultivation so great.] 



For the information and guidance of those occupi- 

 ers of land, who may be desirous of cultivating the im- 

 proved beet root upon strong land, the next chapter 

 will contain a particular account of the method used in 

 cultivating that root upon strong land at Bedfords. 

 The method there stated, is that which has been found, 

 on three years^ trial, to be least expensive in the be- 

 ginning, and most profitable in the end. — The cultiva- 

 tion of this root is earnestly recommended to the at- 

 tention of all persons farming strong lands with a view 

 to profit. It should never be forgotten, that 48 tons, 

 the produce of only a single acre, of this root, will make 

 ten bullocks fat enough for the butcher; and that six 

 acres, of equal produce, will fatten sixty bullocks ; that 

 the profit on each bullock will be considerable ; and 

 that when the business of feeding is over, the yard will 

 be full of rich dung : neither should it be forgotten, 

 that the tenant who sells his straw, cannot partake of 

 any of these advantages. 



In proo^of this assertion, the following facts are sub- 

 mitted for consideration : 



Mr. Heaton bought two lean Welch bullocks, at 

 Harlow Bush Fair, on the 9th of September. They 

 cost together 34 pounds. They were pastured on the 

 Rowens till the 20th of November following, when 

 they were tied up, and fed with beet root and oat straw 

 till the 9th of February following, when they were sold 



