SUGAR BEETS. 
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The following table shows the yield of sugar in 
pounds per ton of beets, and also the relative yield per 
acre, as computed from the above results of chemical anal¬ 
ysis : 
YIELD OF SUGAR. 
VARIETY. 
Tons Beets 
Per Acre. 
Lbs. Sugar Per 
Ton of Beets. 
Lbs. Sugar 
Per Acre. 
Excelsior. 
. 29.04 .... 
. 190. 
. 5,517.60. 
Lane’s Imperial. 
. 30.45 .... 
. 240 . 
. 7,318.00. 
Vilmorin. 
. 25.09 .... 
. 227 . 
. 5,695.43 . 
Imperial Improved. 
. 24.15 .... 
. 176 . 
. 4,250.40 . 
From the above it will be seen that there is quite a 
wide variation in sugar content in the four varieties 
tried last season. Enough, however, has been developed 
to create a lively interest in the cultivation of the sugar 
beet in this state for purposes of sugar production. The 
serious drawback seems to be the cost of the diffusion 
plant, as quite a large amount of capital is required to 
prepare a suitable plant and furnish adequate machinery. 
