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MANGEL-WURZEL AND CATTLE 

 SUGAR-BEETS 



We strongly recommend the IMangels and Sugar- Beets for feeding to cattle, sheep and 

 swine. The roots grow to a very large size, make a much heavier yield than turnips, and 

 are more nutritious and fattening for food during the winter, largely increasing the yield 

 of milk in cows. They can be grown at trifling cost. 



Culture. — All Mangels require a deep soil, so put a subsoil at least a foot to 18 inches 

 deep and appl)- plenty of rich stable manure. Sow (five to eight pounds to the acre) in 

 rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart, and thin to 8 inches in the row. As soon as frost occurs, dig 

 the crop, and if wanted for gradual consumption during the winter, they should be heaped 

 to a height of 5 or 6 feet on a dry, sloping situation. As the weather gets colder, cover 

 with salt hay or corn-stalks, and afterward sufficient soil to protect from freezing weather. 

 By this gradual process of covering all danger of heating is obviated. 



The Chirk Castle Mangel-Wtirzel Beet. Remarkable for its 



• handsome, thick, uni- 



form shape and very broad shoulders, its diameter being greater and its weight much 

 heavier than the Mammoth Long Red. Flesh is deep red, containing less water and 

 more sugar than many other I\Iangels, making it more nutritious and milk-producing. 

 Sheep also thrive better when fed on it, picking out pieces of it in preference to other 

 kinds. It was originated in Scotland, where it has been known to produce 60 tons to 

 the acre. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K'b. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts., postpaid ; by freight or ex- 

 press, lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. (enough for 1 acre) $1.85. 



Golden Tankard Mansel. ^ smooth yellow-fleshed :SIangel ; the roots 



are of large diameter, tapering ciuickly at the 

 bottom, which is quite broad, with only a small tap-root. It grows largely above the 

 soil and is easily harvested. It yields an enormous bulk on good land, and can be 

 grown closely in rows. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., li\h. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts., postpaid; by 

 freight or express, not prepaid, 25 cts. per lb. 



All the following varieties of Mangel-Wurzel and Sugar-Beeia are put up in rngular large- 

 sized packets, each at 5 cts. per packet. If ordered to be sent by mall, add 1 cts. per lb. 

 to prices, or if ordered in 5-lb. lots, 5 cts. par lb. may be deducted. 



Mammoth Long Red Mangel. Sometimes called Jumbo, Norbitan, Giant and Colos- 

 sal. Extensively grown for stock-feeding. Oz. 10 cts., I4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts. 



Taber's Gate-Post Mangel. The most useful, largest and best yellow, often weigh- 

 ing 40 lbs. and over, and producing 2,000 to 2,500 bushels to the acre. Oz. 10 cts., 

 %lh. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Golden Giant Intermediate (Yellow Leviathan Mangel). Grows more than half 

 above ground ; flesh white, firm, sweet. Oz. 10 cts., %lh. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



New Golden Yellow Mammoth Mangel. Form and size resembles Red Mammoth ; 

 flesh golden yellow, large and very productive. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



Champion Yellow Orange, or Globe. Heavy cropper ; succeeds on light land. Oz. 

 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



Giant Half Sugar Rose. A cross of the Mammoth Red Mangel and Improved Sugar- 

 Beet, containing more sugar than other Mangels ; root large, long and smooth, and of 

 a beautiful light rose tint ; fine quality and a heavy cropper. Oz. 10 cts., li lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts. 



Improved Klein Wanzleben Sngar-Beet. Possesses the highest sugar-producing 

 qualities. A very fine and shapely root. Oz. 10 cts., %]h. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



Lane's Improved Imperial Beet. .-Vn improvement on the French Sugar-Beet. Har- 

 dier, more productive, yielding 35 to 40 tons per acre. Oz. locts., ^ilb. 15c., lb. 35c. 



Red-Top White Sugar-Beet. The old variety ; largely grown for stock-feeding. Oz. 

 10 cts., h'lb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



Vilmorin's Improved White Sugar-Beet. \'ery rich in sugar. Oz. :o cts., }<lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



BROCCOLI 



This very much resembles cauliflower in appearance and uses, but is by many con- 

 sidered more delicate. 



Early Purple Cape. Best for the North, producing compact brownish purple heads. 

 I'kt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., '/lb. 75 cts., lb. S2.75. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



Brussels Sprouts are highly esteemed for cooking 

 during the late fall and winter months. The sprouts 

 resemble miniature cabbages, growing densely on the 

 stalk of the plant, and are very tender and of as fine a 

 flavor as cauliflower. 



Culture. — Sow in May, the same as cabbage or cauliflower, and transplant in July i foot apart in the 

 rows, which should be I'A to 2 feet apart. Let them remain until after frost. They are very hardy and will 

 stand this way until severe freezing weather, when Vliey can be taken up and buried the same as cabbage. 



Improved Half-Dwarf, or Paris Market. The most productive and hardiest variety, bearing fine, 

 handsome solid spnaits, growing closely on the stalk and of finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlh. 

 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Long Island Strain. Compact sprouts, largely grown for New York markets. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 %lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



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Brussels Sprouts 



