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THE SUGAR BEET. 



occupies on the rope, and the height from the gronnd 

 varies accordins: to circumstances. 





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The fig. 46 gives an idea of the manner in which 

 the beets are gathered in the field. These being placed, 

 as shown in fig. 47, on the rope, pass directly under a 



