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bagas and kohlrabi. Carrots are mentioned first because 

 of their pre-eminent adaptation to western soils, and 

 especially to those of the volcanic ash type. Kohlrabi is 

 a plant which produces what may be termed a bulb above 

 the ground, in contrast to the turnip, which produces the 

 same chiefly below the surface. Carrots and mangels 

 will succeed under a wider range of climatic conditions 



DRY LAND MANGELS, FIATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. 

 Courtesy Great Northern Railway Co. 



than the other crops named, as they they may not only 

 be grown in areas that are relatively cool, but they may 

 also be grown with success where the climatic conditions 

 would be too warm for the successful growth of ruta- 

 bagas and kohlrabi. The latter, therefore, have relatively 

 better adaptation for the higher altitudes than the former. 

 While field roots may be grown successfully under 

 dry conditions, it can scarcely be said with truth that 

 they are as sure a crop as cereals. One handicap, some 



