POTATOES, FLAXSEED, AND OTHER CROPS. 



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Flax is considerably cultivated iu the Red River Valley, chiefly south 

 of the international boundaiy, the seed being sold for the exti-action of 

 linseed oil. None of the flax of this countiy is used for the mauufactm-e 

 of linen, although it seems wholly suitable for that industry. 



Production of flaxseed in the year 1S90 in counties of Minnesota lying 

 mainly within the Bed Biver Valley. 



iNot reported. 



Production of flaxseed in the year ISOl in counties of Xorth Dakota lying 

 mainly within the Bed Biver Valley. 



The light, sandy soil best adapted for buckwheat is found witliin the 

 prairie area of Lake Agassiz only on its deltas, and this crop has been very 

 scantily raised. 



Sorghum, wliich is much cultivated for the manufacture of sirup in 

 southern Minnesota, roquu-es a longer season than is free from frosts iu the 

 Red River Valley. 



Most of the common garden produce, as peas, beans, tomatoes, beets, 

 caiTots, tuniips, cabbages, squashes, melons, etc., can be successfully gTown 

 in tliis district; but iu the heavy labor given to the staple crops, as wheat 

 and oats, these valuable additions to the farmer's household fare have been 

 too generally forgotten or neglected. There is, however, an e\'ident increase 

 of attention to these crops, both for home use and for sale in the cities. 



