Mangels and Sugar Beets 
Farmers and stock raisers of the United States do not appreciate so fully the value of mangels for feeding 
cattle, hogs, sheep, etc., as do the farmers of Europe. In Germany, Great Britain and other European countries 
it is the exception rather than the rule where mangels are not grown on a large scale on every farm. The im- 
mense yield that may be secured from an acre, with very little expense either for material or labor, makes the 
mangel crop one of the most profitable on the market. Fifteen to twenty tons of root an acre is not an unusual 
yield, some specimens weighing 20 to 30 lbs. each. When fed in combination with grain they are worth almost as 
much, pound for pound, as the grain. This statement may seem absurd, but experience has proved that mangels 
so aid digestion and assimilation, by keeping the animals in a healthy condition, that they increase the feeding 
value of other feeds consumed, beside the nutrients the roots contain. 
SEEDING AND CULTIVATION. — Where mangels are extensively 
grown, the seed should be sown with a machine. Small fields may 
be sown with a hand drill, which will do good work and is very sat- 
isfactory. 
CULTURE. — Sow the latter part of April, May or June, at the rate 
of 6 lbs. to the acre, in rows 2'/ 2 to 3 feet apart and thin to 8 inches 
apart. If the seed is soaked 24 hours before sowing, it germinates 
more quickly, but it should be put in when the ground is moist. The 
crop is harvested before frost and packed away in barns and cellars. 
I hey can also be put into piles or ridges five or six feet high and 
covered with straw or litter to keep from freezing too much. When 
the winter weather comes on throw on a layer of four to six inches 
of earth. A protection of boards to shed heavy rains is also desir- 
able. 
YELLOW OR ORANGE. — A valuable variety for shallow soils, as it 
grows very largely above ground, making it easy to pull. It grows 
to a large size and is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Va lb., 40c: 
lb.. $1.25. 
GOLDEN TANKARD. — Especially good for dairy feeding. It is a 
bright yellow color and a heavy yielder; very nutritious. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; !4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG RED.— Dark red and grows very large. 
Good for deep loamy soils, producing immense crops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; «4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
LANE'S IMPERIAL SUGAR. — A Sugar Beet which somewhat re- 
sembles a Mangel, but is of better quality. It is very satisfactory for 
planting in this section and farther South. Grows to a large -size. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
Broccoli 
A vegetable resembling Cauliflower, but requiring a long, cool sea- 
son. The heads are not as compact as Cauliflower, but the plants 
are hardier; should be given the same treatment. Pkt., Sc; oz.. 25c; 
'A lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
Brussels Sprouts 
A Plant belonging to the Cabbage family, growing more upright 
and producing small buds similar to miniature Cabbage all along the 
stems. These are pulled and cooked in a similar way to Cabbage, be- 
ing very tender and of fine flavor. Sow seed in May and treat like late 
Cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
Early Snowball 
Golden Tankard 
Cauliflower 
One ounce of seed for 2000 plants. 
CULTURE. — For early use, sow in hotbeds in January 
and February. When plants are large enough, trans- 
plant three inches apart in boxes or other hotbeds until 
time to plant out. If hardened off they are seldom in- 
jured by planting out as early as the ground can be 
worked, 2% feet apart each way. When practicable, 
seed may be sown in rich soil from the middle of 
September to middle of October, and transplanted in 
frames, protect during severe weather and give light and 
air on mild days. The early varieties should be brought 
to maturity before summer heat sets in. The late sorts 
mature in the autumn and are cultivated same as winter 
cabbage. 
EARLY SNOWBALL. — A standard variety, early and 
reliable. Our seed is extra fine. Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.75. 
Save the wheat! Use cornmeal. Recipes, page 60. 
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