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MANGEL WURZEL. 



Mangels are the most important of all root crops for feeding, and may be grown in any part of the American continent on fairly 

 good farm land; all that is necessary is good cultivation. 



The best soil for Mangels is loose, friable loam and deep plowing. If expedient, follow the plow with a subsoil plow, and the crop 

 ■will more than repay the extra trouble. The ground should be well enriched, and the seed sown in May in drills 24 inches apart in light 

 soils, and 30 inches apart in strong, rich land ; thin out the plants with a hoe to 9 inches apart in the former and 12 inches apart in the 

 latter. 6 to 8 lbs. of seed are used per acre if sown with a drill, or double that quantity by hand. Cultivate with a horse hoe. 



If by mail, add for postage at the rate of 8 cents per lb. 



HENDERSON'S COLOSSAL LONG- RED. The roots are | 

 smooth and regular, of the largest size and blood-red color. The 

 quality is exceedingly nutritious, and in all respects this variety is 

 most distinct and valuable. (/See cut.) 40 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. 

 and upward, 35 cts. per lb. 



" I raised over 100 ton.s of .your 

 Colossal Long Red Mangel on 2 

 acres. In many cases three weighed 

 over 100 lbs., the best crop J erer 

 saw on an average, either in tliis 

 country or in England." — John 

 Hodgson, Crystal Lake Farm, 

 Patersou, N. J. 



" From S lbs. of your Colossal 

 Long Red Mangel I raised 944 

 bushels. One mangel weighed 22 

 lbs., one 21 lb.s., and over 300 of 

 them 18 lbs. each. Thoroughly 

 rolling ground after planting is 

 one of the great secrets of success." 

 — .1. J. Keator, Supt. Eathbuu 

 Farms, Ontario, Cauada. 



HENDERSON'S GIANT INTERMEDIATE. This is a 

 variety between the Golden Tankard and Yellow Globe. It is 

 larger than the Tankard, not such a rich golden color, but a heavier 

 cropper. 35 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 30 cts. lb. 



GOLDEN TANKARD. The flesh is bright golden yellow, and 

 in this respect differs from most other varieties, which cut white. 

 Sheep have a preference for this sort over other Mangels ; it is said 

 that they will pick out every piece of Golden Tankard before touch- 

 ing others. It yields under the best cultivation 75 tons per acre. 

 35 cts. per lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 30 cts. lb. 



LONG RED. This variety is more generally grown for agri- 

 cultural purposes than any other, producing roots of large size 

 and excellent quality. 35 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 

 30 cts. lb. 



LONG YELLOW. Differs from the Long Eed only in color. 

 35 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 30 cts. lb. 



HENDERSON'S CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE. Smooth, 

 globe-shaped roots, of large size and excellent quality, are the dis- 

 tinctive features of this variety. 35 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. and 

 upward, 30 cts. lb. 



YELLOW GLOBE. Roots of large size and globular form ; 

 very productive, keeps better than the Long Eed, and is better 

 adapted for growing in shallow soils. 35 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. 

 and upward, 30 cts. lb. 



HENDERSON'S RED GLOBE. A variety similar to the 

 Yellow Globe in shape and size, and different only in color. 35 cts. 

 lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs. and upward, 30 cts. lb. 



Sow (2 to 15 lbs. Ql ]f\ \ r> RPPX Yield, 20 to 25 tons 

 per acre. ^ iJ vj r\ t\ D CtCt I t per acre. 



VILMORINS IMPROVED WHITE. A greatly improved 

 variety of Sugar Beet, obtained by over 20 j'ears' continued and 

 systematic selection. The proportion of sugar in the roots, under 

 ordinary circumstances, amounts to 18 to 20 per cent., while in 

 other varieties the usual average is 12 to 15 per cent. Has yielded 

 30 tons and over per acre, and is unequaled for feeding cows and 

 young stock. 25 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs., 20 cts. lb. 



KLEIN WANZLEBBN. Heavy yielder and easy to dig. Ex- 

 tensively grown both for sugar and stock feeding. 25 cts. lb.; in 

 lots of 10 lbs., 20 cts. lb. 



LANE'S IMPERIAL. An improved variety of the French 

 Sugar Beet, obtained by careful selection in this country, and 

 recommended as being hardier and more productive. 20 cts. lb. ; 

 in lots of 10 lbs., 15 cts. lb. 



WHITE. Attains a large size, and is extensively grown for 

 feeding ; largely cultivated in France for the manufacture of sugar. 

 20 cts. lb. ; in lots of 10 lbs., 15 cts. lb. 



