THE C. S. BRE/ST SEED 
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 immense 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 maiket. Fifteen 
to 20 tons of roots to an acre is not an unusual yield, some specimens weigh 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 ex- 
tensively grown, the seed should be sown with a machine. 
Small fields may he sown with a hand drill, which will do 
good work and is very satisfactory. 
CULTURE. — Sow the latter part of April, May or June, at 
the rate of 6 lbs. to the acre, in rows 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. They 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 desirable. 
YELLOW OB 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. 
% lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c. , 
GOLDEN TANKARD. — Especially good for dairy feeding. 
It is a bright vellow color and a heavy yielder; very nutri- 
tious. % lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c. 
MAMMOTH PRIZE LONO) RED. — Dark red and grows very 
large. Good for deep loamy soils, producing immense crops. 
y 4 lbs., 20c; lbs., 40c. 
SILESIAN SUGAR. — One of the Sugar Beets which is very 
nutritious and largely grown for stock feeding. Not so large 
as the Mangels, but a heavy cropper and good keeper. Vt lb-, 
25c; 1 lb., 80c. 
LANE’S IMPERIAL SUGAR. — A Sugar Beet which some- 
what resembles a Mangel, but is of better quality. It is very 
satisfactory for planting in this section and farther South. 
Grows to a large size. lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c. 
Broccoli 
A vegetable resembling Cauliflow- 
er, 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. V4 lb., 85c; 1 lb., $2.75. 
Golden 
Tankard. 
CULTURE. — For early use, sow in hotbeds in January 1 
and February. When plants are large enough, transplant 
throe inches apart in boxes or other hotbeds until time 
to plant out. If hardened off they are seldom injured by 
planting out. as early as the ground can be worked, 2% 
feet part 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 sever 
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. V4 oz., 60c; oz., $2.00; 
y 4 lb., $7.00. 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. — Very similar to 
Early Snowball, but not so early. It is a vigorous grower 
and sure header, y 4 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00; *4 lb., $7.00. 
10 
Cauliflower 
One ounce of seed for 2,000 plants. 
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, being very tender and of 
fine flavor. Sow seed in May and treat like late Cabbage. 
y 4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
