CONSERVATION OF THE SUGAR BEET. 



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which are beneath the surface of the ground, having a 

 thermometer in direct communication with the outer 

 atmosphere. As a general thing, as before stated, the 

 problem of preservation is the same in America as in 

 Kussia, and for that reason underground houses should 

 be built. The expense of these is considerable, but at 

 the same time they give excellent results. 



A method when adopted that will give as a general 

 thing entire satisfaction, consists in having a cellar, 

 the lower portion of which is covered with several 



Fig. 61. 



Tj^pe of mode of conservation Avhere charcoal is placed between 

 the layers and the bottom. 



inches of charcoal or cinders, the beets are thrown in, 

 as shown in the fig. 61, and but little care is required. 

 The expense in this case is very small. 



The fig. 62 gives an idea of an underground house 



