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succeeds well from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico ; and in almost every section of 

 the United States is more esteemed, and more generally cultivated for early use, 

 than any other variety. Among market-gardeners, it is the most popular of the 

 summer-beets. It makes a rapid growth, comes early to the table, and, when 

 sown late, keeps well, and is nearly as valuable for use in winter as in summer 

 and autumn. 



In common with most of the table-sorts, the turnip-rooted beets are much 

 sweeter and more tender if pulled before they are fully grown ; and consequent- 



ly, to have a continued supply in their greatest perfection, sowings should be made 

 from the beginning of April to the last of June, at intervals of two or three 

 weeks. 



The roots, especially those intended for seed, should be harvested before 

 severe frosts, as they are liable to decay when frozen at the crown, or even 

 chilled. Sow in drills fourteen inches apart ; and, when two inches in height, thin 

 out the plants to six inches apart in the drills. An acre of land in good cultiva- 

 vation will yield from seven to eight hundred bushels. 



Half Long-Blood. ~~Kk)OX produced within the earth; of medium size, or 



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