THE GARDEN 



"roots" in the ground; 

 each of these soon forms 

 several small plants. 



Beets. Several root 

 crops of northern coun- 

 tries have been introduced 

 into the Philippines with- 

 in the last few years. 

 Among these are the beet, 

 turnip, red radish, carrot, 

 and parsnip. The beet is 

 the most important of 

 these. It is a native of 

 Europe. The real seed 

 is very small, but is al- 

 ways inclosed in a corky 

 calyx. 



There are several different varieties of beets, which 

 have different uses. In temperate countries, the most 

 important is the sugar beet; but as it is a 

 more expensive source of sugar than is the 

 sugar-cane, it would be foolish to grow this 

 plant in the Philippines. Another very large 

 beet is cultivated as a food for cattle. The 

 garden beet has a thick, red root, which is 

 cooked in various ways, and is a very nourish- 

 ing food. The red leaves and petioles are 

 also eaten as greens. Beets grow well in soil 

 C. 48. Beet that is heavy, but not too wet. 



Taro, or gain 



