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THE farmer’s manual. 
a little twist, press th% earth up to the plant, at the 
point, or bottom of the root, and it is done. But if a 
vacancy remains below the bottom of the plant, it 
will not thrive well. This is true in all transplant- 
ings, both of roots and trees.” Mr. Cobbet here 
goes on to state his reasons in favour of transplanting, 
which arc these : 
1. “ Time may be gained for one or two extra 
ploughings, between the 25th of June and the 25th of 
July, or even the 25th of August. 
2. “ This transplanted crop n>ay follow some Other 
crop, such as early June cabbages, early peas, or 
potatoes, kidney beans, white peas, onions, &c. 
3. “ It saves much of the expense of after culture. 
4. “ It fixes a sure and regular quantity of plants 
upon the field.” 
Time and manner of Harvesting. 
Mr. Cobbet here recommends, (after stating a va- 
riety of experiments,) “ that the earth be turned off 
from the roots by an ox-plough, in dry weather, be- 
fore the hard frost sets in, and then gathered by hAnd, 
which will save the expense and trouble of loosening 
them by the spade, and greatly expedite the work. 
“ The crop when pulled, may be secured over the 
winter in the usual manner of securing potatoes, 
either in the" cellar, or in pits dug in some dry part of 
the field, and covered close and secure.” 
Uses and mode of applying the crop. 
Under this head, Mr. Cobbet goes on with a 
lengthy statement, to show the following valuable uses 
to which this most excellent root may be apjiiicd to 
great advantage. 
1. “As feed for cattle, cows, sheep and hogs, both 
raw and boiled, or steamed, (which is preferable,) or 
even poultry, when boiled or steamed. 
2. “ Cows that give milk, breeding sows, ewes with 
(heir lambs, and even pigs at weaning, are greatly 
