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THE SUGAR BEET. 



even when but one seed has been planted in a given 

 spot, from which have resulted three or more roots. 

 If these had been pulled they would in all probability 

 have loosened the ground and caused the remaining ones 



Showing the general appearance of the plant when thinning out 

 can commence. 



to perish. "When the seeds are planted in lines we con- 

 sider that a hoe could here be utilized within a few 

 inches of a cluster, and finishing these as before stated. 

 In this way there would be two operations, the first 

 being completed by the second, and shortly afterwards 



