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them the afternoon they are set, and again early the follow- 

 ing morning. 



After the plants are in the field, they should be left alone 

 tor about two weeks until they are well rooted and have 

 started to grow. Then go through the middle of the rows 

 and give them a light application of nitrate of soda, about 

 150 pounds to the acre, being careful not to get it on the 



Trucker's Perfection Beet. 



plants. This makes the beets start off and keep on growing, 

 otherwise they will loaf for three or four weeks. The prin- 

 cipal thing now is to keep them well worked. There is 

 nothing better for this purpose than a Planet, Jr., Wheel 

 plow. fSee chapter on Implements.) It is equal to an extra 

 band on the farm. About two months after planting in the 

 field the beets should be ready for shipment. 



