16 HENDERSON’S FARMERS MANUAL 
MANGEL WURZEL or STOCK BEETS 
Mangels are the most important of all root crops for feeding and form the best winter feed for cattle 
and hogs. They increase the flow of milk when fed to milch cows and yield enormous crops, as much as 
50 tons having been grown on one acre. They 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. Follow the plow with a subsoil plow, and the crop will more than repay the extra 
trouble. The soil 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. 
HENDERSOW’S COLOSSAL LONG RED. This is a distinctly fine breed of this popular Mangel. 
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 engraving.) 
Price, 1% lb. 30c.; lb. $1.00: 
GOLDEN TANKARD. The roots are handsome in shape with deep orange colored skin. 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 touching others. It yields under the best cultivation 75 toms per acre. 
Price, 1% lb. 30c.; 1b. $1.00. 
DANISH SLUDSTRUP. Highly recommended by the Danish Government. Awarded first-class 
certificate. Color reddish-yellow of Giant Intermediate type. It has great feeding value. 
Price, 14 lb. 30c.; 1b. $1.00. 
NEW HALF SUGAR MANGEL 
This is distinctly a new variety of Mangel, and is the result of careful interbreeding between White 
Sugar Beet and Colossal Long Red Mangel. It certainly approaches nearer to a Sugar Beet than any 
other known variety of Mangel, and by analysis it has been shown that it is very rich in saccharine matter. 
Half Sugar Red, Price, 14 lb. 30c.; lb. $1.00. 
SUGAR BEETS 
VILMORIN’S IMPROVED WHITE. A greatly improved variety of Sugar Beet, obtained by over 
20 years’ continued and systematic selection. The proportion of sugar in the roots, under ordinary cir- 
cumstances, 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 unequalled for feeding cows and young stock. 
Price, % lb. 30c.; Ib. $1.00. 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN. Heavy yielder and easy to dig, 
Price, 14 lb. 30c.; lb. $1.00. 
RUTA BAGA Swedish or Russian Turnip 
These grow very rapidly, and yield from twenty to twenty-five tons per acre, in good, rich, deep soil, 
with proper cultivation. The Ruta Bagas proper should be sown in this latitude from May 25th to June 
25th. Sow 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP. This is undoubtedly the finest variety of purple-top 
Ruta Baga, and originated with one of our Long Island growers. It is twice the size of ordinary American 
stocks, and although size is usually gotten at the expense of quality, the quality is superior to any that 
we have tested. It is perfectly hardy. Ina fair test on several Long Island farms, alongside some of the 
best European and American varieties, it produced almost twice the weight per acre of any other variety. 
As a winter food for live stock the Ruta Baga has a wide range of adaptation, and is found at its best where 
the weather is moist and cool. Price, lb. $1.25. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN (PURPLE-TOP). An old leading variety; very hardy and productive; 
flesh yellow, solid, sweet and fine-flavored equally good for stock or table use. ; 
Price, lb. $1.25. 
FIELD CARROTS 
for Stock Feeding 
LONG ORANGE IMPROVED 
Of large size, fair specimens averag- 
ing 12 inches in length, with a diameter 
of 3 inches at the top. Color, orange- 
red. Fed to milch cows it imparts to 
the butter a delicious flavor and rich 
golden color. (See engraving.) Price, 
1% |b. 60c.; lb. $1.50. oy 
DANVERS. A _ handsome, cylin- 
drical-shaped Carrot of good size and 
stump-rooted. Under the best cultiva- 
tion it has yielded from 25 to 30 tons 
per acre. Price, '%4 lb. 75c.; lb. $1.75. 
TURNIP—White Fleshed 
Specially Adapted for Stock Feeding 
PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE. One 
of the best varieties grown; thick 
globe - shape, of large 
size, rapid growth. 
fine quality and a 
heavy cropper. It 
keeps well, and is un- 
equaled for  stock- 
feeding. Price, %4 lb. 
45c.; 1b. $1.00. 
LONG WHITE 
OR COW HORN. 
Matures very quick- 
ly; root shaped like a 
Carrot, about half of 
which is formed 
above ground; flesh 
white, fine - grained 
and sweet, and of ex- 
cellent quality. Price 
14 lb. 35c.; 1b. 90c. 
The Purchaser Pays Transportation Charges on Farm Seeds, Except Where Noted. 
