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SUGAR BEET. 
The cultivation of Sugar Beet in this country for the purpose of the manufacture of sugar has received so 
much attention that it has now become a ([uestion of national imjjortance, but there is still hesitation on the 
[lart of some farmers to enter into the cultivation of this crop, arising from the want of familiarity with the 
subject ; but when the facts of the whole case become known, we are inclined to think that farmers will enter 
into the (question fieely, and be disposed to undertake to grow the roots necessary for the manufacturer. 
CULTIVATBON. 
1 he soil best suited for the cultivation of Sugar Beet is from a medium to a heavy loam. In light, sandy 
soils the percentage of the sugar content may be higher in some cases, but the weight per acre is not so great. 
I he land should be ploughed in the autumn at least from ten to twelve inches dee[), turning in a good coating 
oi stable manure, i he seed should be sown from early .'\pril to the middle of May, according to the season 
and the prejiaration of the land. i6 lbs. per acre is considered sufficient, although some of the best growers 
sow as much as 20 lbs. Before sowing, the surface should be broken up into a good tilth with a surface dressing 
of 2i cwt. of Nitrate of Soda per acre, and 3 cwt. of Superphosphate. The seed is drilled on the flat in rows 
15 inches apart, and the plants thinned out 10 inches in the row ; an avera.^>-e of 16 to 25 tons per acre is often 
produced by experienced growers, although large crops up to 40 tons per acre have been known. 
VARIETIES OF SUGAR BEET. 
Having for several years made careful experiments as to the most suitable variety of Sugar Beet for 
cultivation in this country, besides being in close touch with the best growers of Sugar Beet for this purpose on 
the Continent, we have already conducted a considerable business in the production of Sugar Beet seed of the 
highest sugar-producing quality for many houses outside England. 
We are therefore in a position from our experience in the matter to meet the requirements of those farmers 
who v.’ish to [rurchase seed of the best possible varieties for cultivation in this country. 
The varieties below are those most commonly grown by Expert growers. 
Carters No. 1, saved from mother roots selected under a guaranteed analysis, and giving 20 per cent, 
of sugar and upwards. We recommend this as the most advantageous, both to the grower and to the 
manufacturer. 
1/G per lb. Price per cwt. on application. 
We can also supply such well-known Continental varieties as 
Improved White Sug^ar Beet, 1/3 lb. | Red Top Sugfar Beet, 1/3 lb. 
Green Top Sugfar Beet, 1/3 lb. ! Klein Wanzieben, 1/3 lb. 
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. 
Raynes Park, London, S.W.— 1912, 
