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loam in IsTew Jersey, and where the temperature of the 

 summer was much greater than the plant had been 

 accustomed to, causing, as we consider, a sort of an 

 internal dryness, having for effect the absorption of 

 the medullary portion. As the parenchyma seemed 

 to be in a perfect condition, it is probable that an ex- 

 pansion of the same had taken place, thus permitting 

 the entrance of rain water, and causing a general inter- 

 nal decomposition. 



If these diseases are of frequent occurrence in a 

 crop, we consider it advisable to feed the roots 

 attacked to cattle rather than to attempt uniting them 

 with others to be reduced to a pulp for the manufac- 

 ture of sugar. In all cases of brown penetration, the 

 beets should be used when the first indications are 

 visible. If this precaution be not taken, no sugar can 

 be extracted from them. In addition to all we have 

 said upon this subject, we must not forget mentioning 

 those enemies, such as rain, frost, wind, etc., to counter- 

 act the effects of which man can do but little. 



