ROOT CROPS 



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enough to plant an acre of ground. Cover the seed about two 

 inches deep. Fig. 14 is a plant photographed in October of 

 1896, representing the growth of one season. Its height was 

 5 feet and it contained 15 tubers. 



This crop is commonly recommended as being adapted for 

 feeding hogs; the animals are turned into the field and allowed 

 to do their own digging. The tubers are not very deep and 

 therefore accessible. The large percentage of starch contained 

 in them makes them a valuable food. They may be dug and 

 fed the same as other roots. 



A very interesting pamphlet setting forth the value of the 

 Jerusalem Artichoke, was sent to the Station about a year 

 ago, which recommended, besides utilizing the tubers, the mak- 

 ing of silage out of the tops. We have not yet tried this. This 

 plant is a favorite food of the woodchuck, which persists in 

 eating down the top, especially in early summer. Under cer- 

 tain conditions doubtless this plant can be used to advantage. 



REMARK 



As there are so many crops treated and each as briefly as pos- 

 sible, a table of contents is given in the fore part of this Bul- 

 letin, which is to take the place of the usual summary. 



