Mountain Crowing Breeds Early Maturity and Strong Vitality 
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Mangels or Stock. Beets 
Giant 
Eckendorf, 
Golden 
Tankard. 
Mangels yield more tons of feed per acre than any other crop, often yielding 
18 to 20 tons of roots per acre, some of the roots weighing 20 to 30 lbs. each. 
They should be fed regularly to all stock. They not only increase milk produc¬ 
tion in dairy cows, but tend to promote the development of large, robust, fleshy 
animals that bring profit to the stockman, not only on the market, but also in the 
show ring. Their value really lies as much in their influence on the digestion of 
the animals by acting as a tonic and laxative, as on their nutriment content. In 
the East and in Europe Mangels are considered indispensable where stock of any 
kind is kept. With our long Mountain winters, the feeding of Mangels shows 
very profitable returns. 
During the Winter, when there is no green feed to be had. Mangels are a very 
good substitute. Chickens thrive on them, and hens lay in the Winter months 
when the price of eggs is high. 
Mangels are one of the cheapest crops to raise. We strongly recommend every 
farmer to put in an acre or two this season, as we are confident the results will 
more than justify the outlay. 
Culture—One ounce to 100 feet of row, 5 to 6 pounds per acre. 
Sow in drills 2 1 / 2 feet apart; when about three inches high, thin to 10 inches 
apart in the rows. Mangels do best on rich, deep loam, but can be grown on a 
variety of soils. Mangels are one of the best crops for Alkali soils, usually giv¬ 
ing fair returns, and improving the ground greatly. 
Mangels will stand a slight frost, but freezing will injure them and lead to 
rotting. At the approach of frost, cut and feed the tops. Pile the roots in a 
root cellar if possible. If piled outdoors, cover them with straw and about one 
inch of dirt. As it gets colder, put on more dirt until a cover of about 6 inches 
is made. Mangels may be fed whole to hogs and poultry, but should be cut for 
cattle. 
345 Dairy Giant Mangel. (90 days.) This heavy yielding Mangel has a greater 
food value than any other variety. Because of its heavy milk and butterfat 
making qualities this Mangel is especially recommended to the dairyman. Dairy 
Giant is a long reddish yellow variety with a small top; the flesh is white, 
firm and sweet. Grows half above the ground and is easily harvested. Oz, 10c; 
Vi lb, 20c; lb, 60c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $3,50; 
25 lbs, $8.25; 100 lbs, $31.00. 
346 Prize Mammoth Mangel. (100 days.) Selected for its 
enormous yield, Prize Mammoth has given on good soil 
as high as 40 tons per acre. It is one of the easiest 
varieties to harvest as it grows two-thirds of the root 
above the ground. The large red roots are free from 
coarseness and excellent keepers. Oz, 10c; 14 lb, 20c; 
lb, 60c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $3.45; 
25 lbs, $8.00; 100 lbs, $30.00. 
341 Golden Tankard. (100 days.) Does well on 
shallow soils; a medium sized variety of ex¬ 
cellent quality. Oz, 5c; Vi lb, 15c; lb, 45c, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $2.45; 25 lbs, $5.95; 
100 lbs, $22.50. 
340 Giant Eckendorf. (105 days.) Good on 
shallow^ soils, growing almost on top of the 
ground. Pair size and good quality. Oz, 5c; 
14 lb, 15c; lb, 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 lbs, $2.50; 25 lbs, $5.75; 100 lbs, $22.00. 
339 Danish Sludstrup. (110 days.) The Danish 
Government’s choice for quality, and a good 
yielder. Oz, 5c; 14 11b 15c; lb, 50c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $3.00; 25 lbs, $7.00; 100 
lbs, $28.00. 
342 Long Red. (120 days.) Produces immense 
crops; flesh white, shaded red. Oz, 5c; Vi 11b 
15c; lb, 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, 
$2.80; 25 lbs, $7.00; 100 lbs, $28.00. 
344 Giant Half Sugar Mangel. (100 days.) 
Combines the size of the Mangel with the 
great food value of the Sugar Beet. Oz, 5c; 
Vi lb, 15c; lb, 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 lbs, $2.80; 25 lbs, $7.00; 100 lbs, $28.00. 
Prize 
Mammoth. 
For Making Sugar, or Footling 
347 Klein VTanzleben Sugar Beet. (75 days.) 
Extensively grown for sugar factories, hav¬ 
ing the highest sugar content. A good home 
made syrup can be made by slicing and boil¬ 
ing down these beets. This variety is the fin¬ 
est Winter feed for sheep. Comparatively 
small and can be grown 5 inches apart in the 
rows. Oz, 5c; Vi lb, 15c; lb, 50c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $2.80; 25 lbs, $7.00; 10O 
lbs, $27.00. 
