Many, many farmers are over- 
looking a i.-ost profitable feed for 
cows, hogs, and other stock. Every 
farmer who has any stock what- 
ever should plant at least a small 
acreage of Mangels, and those 
farmers that feed many hogs and 
cattle should have a large acreage 
of this immensely productive crop. 
The dairy farmer will find them 
to be especially valuable, but as 
hogs, horses, and even chickens 
eat them; readily,- they are of great 
value on any farm. 
They will grow on almost any 
kind of soil, but a rich, moist one 
is preferred. As they require but 
a short growing season it is better 
not to plant them too early but to 
wait until you can get the soil in 
good condition. 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. 
As the roots grow partly and 
with some varieties mostly out of 
the ground, they are very easily 
harvested. The yield of these 
beets is immense. We have re- 
ports of over 45 tons to the acre 
and even a medium crop will make 
30 tons to the acre. What crop can 
you grow that will beat this for a 
yield of good stock food per atfre ? 
The soil should be plowed deeply 
and well pulverized. The rows 
should be about two and a half to 
three feet apart and seed sown at 
the rate of about four to five 
pounds to the acre. When the 
plants are about four inches high 
thin to about 12 to 15 inches apart 
in the row. 
Sugar Beets and Mangels 
The plants that are taken out during this thinning process can be planted elsev/here and they will 
mature a little later than the main crop. 
Mangels will stand a slight frost, but freezing will injure them and lead to rotting. At the approach 
of frost cut off the tops and feed these at once, then pull the roots and either store them by piling them 
up like cordwood in a root cellar or store them outdoors. When stored outdoors they should be piled 
about five or six feet high on a raised and sloping situation and covered with straw and about one inch 
of dirt. As it gets colder put on more dirt until a cover of "about 6 inches is made. The roots will then 
keep all winter in good shape. 
The roots should be cut up for cows but hogs can cut them themselves and chickens will pick them 
to pieces. Theyjwill provide excellent green food throughout the winter. 
Sugar Beets 
LANE'S IMPERIAL SUGAR. Will vield almost as much as the best Mangel. Oz., 10c; 
% lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
VILMORIN'S IMPROVED SUGAR. This is one of the best for making sugar. 
The skin is a creamy color and flesh is white. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., 85c. 
Stock Beets 
WHITE KLEIN WANZLEBEN SUGAR. The beet contains 15 to 16 per cent sugar, 
and yields, under an average condition, 16 tons to the acre. It has a long slender 
root, and grows deeply sunk into. the ground. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., 85c, 
GOLDEN TANKARD. This is a yellow beet, the most prolific variety, and very 
nutritious. It is one of the most profitable varieties for stock feeding. Oz., 10c; 
% lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED MANGEL. These roots, attain an enormous size and it 
is a fine variety for feeding. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR MANGEL. This beet combines the large size of the Mangel 
with the great feeding value of the Sugar Beet. The flesh is white, crisp and very 
sweet, and the beet sugar grows well above the ground. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Brussels Sprouts 
Brussels Sprouts. 
This is another member of the Cabbage family. They form a straight stock which 
bears on all sides a large number of miniature cabbages. These have a particularly 
fine flavor and are esteemed a delicacy by many. 
Brussels Sprouts are more hardy than cabbage, and in mild climates may remain 
in the open ground all winter, the heads being removed as desired. For winter use 
in cold localities, take up plants that are well laden with heads and set them close 
together in a pit, cold frame or cellar, with a little soil around the roots. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 60c. ~ 
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