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Turnip. 



The turnip is propagated from seed, and should be 

 planted where the plants are to remain, as they do not suc- 

 ceed well when transplanted. Sow for early crops as soon 

 as the ground can be made ready in the spring, in good, 

 rich soil, in rows three feet apart, and thin out according 

 to the variety. The principal trouble in planting turnips is 

 that of getting them so thick that it makes a great deal of 

 labor in trimming. The Swede turnips are planted later, 

 about June 1st ; while the Purple Top varieties may be 

 planted either early or late, and as late as August 15th, a 

 f>-ood crop of them may be secured. The Sweet German 

 turnip is an excellent sort for winter, and should be 

 planted about June 20th to July 1st for the best results. 

 This turnip is also called the Cape turnip, and is raised 

 extensively on Cape Cod, Mass. 



Farm Account. 



The following table gives an exact account of my garden 

 of one acre ; showing dates of planting and harvesting, 

 cost of production, etc. It will be remembered that we 

 divided this acre into one hundred and nine rows, each 

 row one hundred feet long : 



