Bul. 582, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. ; PLATE III. 
Fia. 1.—LIFTING AND “TOPPING” SUGAR BEETS. 
In this area the best crop is grown almost entirely on the rich bottom land near the lake, while 
the ‘‘bench” land at the foot of the mountains is devoted largely to fruit. 
Fila. 2.—HAULING SUGAR BEETS TO THE SLICER. 
Most operators use a two-horse or three-horse team on the beet rack. 
