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early variety given any particular preference. There is much uncertainty 

 as to the quality of molasses that will be secured, and it does not seem to 

 depend either upon the variety used or the method of making. Experiments 

 indicate that there are frequently impurities in the juice which interfere 

 with the making of a good quality of molasses. 



In general, the best quality of molasses is secured in the northern 

 region of production and in seasons of comparatively low rainfall and 

 abundant sunshine. It is essential that the canes be harvested at the right 

 stage of maturity and that there be uniformity in maturity. Carelessness 

 in the selection of seed and the manner of planting often give rise to canes 

 varying greatly in maturity at harvest time. It is very important to have 

 all the canes about the same height and of the same maturity. This facili- 

 tates the removal of the seed heads and is more likely to produce good 

 molasses. 



REFERENCES 

 "American Sugar Industry." Myrick. 

 "Cane and Beet Sugar Industry." Martineau. 

 Utah Expt. Station BuUetin 136. "Production of Sugar Beet Seed." 

 U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bulletin 238. "Sugar Beets: Preventable Losses in Culture." 

 U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Bulletin 260. "American Beet 



Sugar Industry." 

 Farmers' Bulletins, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture: 



516. "Sugar Beet Growing Under Humid Conditions." 



567. "Sugar Beet Growing Under Irrigation." 



568. "Production of Maple Syrup and Sugar." 



