BEETS, TURNIPS, AND CARROTS 201 



up for greens. The rows should, of course, be kept free 

 from weeds, and the surface of the soil between them should 

 be frequently stirred. 



If the seed is planted early in the spring and grows rapidly 

 under favorable conditions, the beets will be large enough 

 for table use early in summer. If they are to be sold they 

 may then be pulled and tied in bunches of five to seven each, 

 when they make a very attractive appearance for market. 



Beets may be secured a little earlier if started in a deep 

 flat or cold-frame and transplanted. In some sections this 

 practice is followed on a large scale, and the plants are sold 

 by the thousand for planting out. When transplanting, care 

 should be used not to injure the fine feeding roots, for other- 

 wise the growth will be checked materially. 



A fall crop of beets may readily be grown for autumn and 

 winter use. Sow the seed in August and treat in the same 

 way as indicated for the early crop. Beets so grown are 

 much more tender and desirable for the table than those 

 which were sown earlier and stored away for autumn and 

 winter use. 



Every amateur gardener should have at least one row of 

 carrots in his garden. These are interesting plants to grow. 

 They require little care after the young seedlings are well 

 started, and furnish a decorative touch to the garden on ac- 

 count of the finely cut, beautiful green foliage. The roots 

 are utilized for soups and stews, and when young and fresh 

 are delicious served as a vegetable alone. 



Two general types of carrots are commonly grown: in one, 

 the lower end of the root is distinctly pointed; in the other, 

 the lower end of the root is rounded. In both of these types 

 there are different varieties in which the length varies greatly. 



