Mangels and Sugar Beets 
CULTURE. — - or early use, sow in hotbeds in 
January and February. When plants are large 
enough, transplant three inches apart in boxes or 
other hotbeds until time to plant out. If hard- 
ened off they are seldom injured by planting out 
as early as the ground can be worked. 2 it* 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 cul- 
tivated same as winter cabbage. 
EARLY SNOWBALL. — A standard variety, ear- 
ly and reliable. Our seed is extra fine. l /i oz., 60c; 
oz., $2.00; Vt lb., $7.00. 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT.— Very sim- 
ilar to Early Snowball, but not so early. It is a 
vigorous grower and sure header. 14 oz., 60c; 1 
oz., $2.00; 14 lb., $7.00. 
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 protUable on the market. Fifteen 
to 20 tons of root 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 gram. This 
statement may seem absurd, but experience has proved that mangels so aid digestion and assimila- 
tion, 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 be 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 G lbs. to the acre, in rows 2 y 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 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. 
% lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c. 
GOLDEN TANKARD. — Especially good for dairy feeding. 
It is a bright yellow color and a heavy yielder; very nutri- 
tious. V* lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c. 
MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG 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. Vi lb., 
20c; 1 lb., 40c. 
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. Vi lb., 20c; 1 lb., 45c. 
Broccoli 
A vegetable resembling Cauliflower, but requiring a long, cool 
season. The heads are not as compact as Cauliflower, but the plants 
are hardier; should be given the same treatment. Vi lb., 85c; 
1 lb., $2.75. 
Brussels Sprouts 
A Plant belonging to the Cabbage family, growing more upright and pro- 
ducing 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. V4 lb- 60c; lb. $2.00. 
Golden Tankard. 
Cauliflower 
One ounce of seed for 2000 plants. 
Eai'ly Snowball. 
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