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THE CAMPAIGN OF 1 898. 
It is evident that the more interest there can be aroused 
in Colorado in the culture of the sugar beet, the more likeli- 
hood there is of the erection of factories. 
The Experiment Station has taken an active interest in 
the matter for several years and proposes to devote more 
time and energy than ever before to the campaign of 1898. 
Seed will be distributed, free of charge, to those who 
desire to make tests of raising sugar beets. The seed will 
be sent out early in April, to those who desire it. Applications 
should be sent in at an early date. Enough seed will be 
sent to each applicant to plant fifteen rows, fifty feetlongor 
their equivalent. This small area is selected because it is 
desired to know the best that Colorado can do, and that is 
most likely to be ascertained when the amount planted is 
small enough so that it can be put on the best land and given 
the best of care and attention. 
Those who receive seed will be expected to keep full 
records concerning the crop. 
About the middle of July the following circular will be 
sent out. It is suggested that those who receive seed make 
their records directly on this bulletin, of which they will 
have a copy, and from which they can copy these records on 
to the blank when it is received. 
COLORADO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. 
SUGAR BEET CIRCULAR NO. 1. 
Facts Concerning the Planting of the Crop. 
Date planted 
Character of soil 
Much or little alkali in soil. . . . 
Previous cropping and handling 
When last manured 
Date plowed 
Plowed how deep 
Other preparation given 
