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imd if dry, give water. In gai-den culture hoe them at least 

 once, thinning the plants to four or six inches. 



Time : at the veiy earliest moment of spring if intended for 

 summer use. If for winter, as late in the fall as possible, so 

 that about eight weeks of cool moist weather may be allowed 

 for their growth, or for ruta baga twelve weeks. If they are 

 not hoed during their growth, they will require a little longer 

 time to mature. 



At New York, common turnips may be sot\ti in March for 

 summer, and August for winter use ; ruta baga in June or 

 first half of July. 



FORMS OF TURNIPS. 



Fig. SO. 



