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Title: Spring 1897 : permanent pastures and meadows
Identifier: CAT31282615 (find matches)
Year: 1897 (1890s)
Authors: Farmer Seed and Nursery Co; Kozlowski, O; Kueker, Wm; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Faribault Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Cereal grasses Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Faribault, Minn. : Farmer Seed Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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MANGELS AND FIELD ROOTS.
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3* It is somewhat surprising that *> little £W£lon has been paid to the growing of a crop whwh is so valuable. For maintaining animals in a cqpd^ion of thrift they are thought to be superior to Coin ens fage With a supply of field roots and good straw stock can be wintered cheaply and in fine ffrni For fattening cattle and sheep they are helpful in promoting muscular development. DaUymen claim that a bushel of Mangels and a bushel of Corn are vsorth mere than two bush- els of Corn. Careful analysis has demonstrated that 400 pounds of Mangels are equal to 100 pounds of bay. One thousand bushels to the acre is an ordinary yield, while, with good culture, 2,000 bushels have been and can be grown on the same amount of ground. Mangels are usually sown dur- ing April or May, in drills three feet apart and thinmed to ten inches in the row. Five pounds of seed are needed per acre. Minnesota Tankard Mangel By careful selection we suc- ceeded in establishing a strain of the well known. Golden Tankard, which stands head and shoulders above all the other varieties. The Golden Tankard itself is considered the best Mangel grown, end our selected strain of this is superior to the Golden ;Tankard, and unequaled for yield- ing and feeding qualities. It is remarkable for its milk produc% ,ing qualities, and for the rich, ;deep yellow color of the flesh, and contains considerable sugar, and is very nutritious. Taking it al- together, our strain of this Man- gel is a superior root, growing nice and even in shape. The growth is vigorous, it is easily lifted and produces enormous crops, and is an excellent keeper. With no specially selected ground and good average cultivation the yield will average forty-five tons per acre, while with a little ex- tra care in selecting and prepar- ing the seed-bed and careful cul- tivation it will yield sixty to seventy tons per acre. These enormous quantities can be pro- duced with very little cost, and thus fresh and healthful food for all kinds of stock during the win- ter can be provided at a very small outlay. The wonder is that so very few farmers profit by it. Why not make a change this coming spring, and secure some for another year? The cost is but very small, and the results will be a surprise to many. We have made the price very low for this splendid Mangel, so it can be planted by everyone. If Mangels are planted at all, then plant only the best strains. Price postpaid by mail: Pkt., 3c; 1/4 I* , .; I lb., 35c; 4 lbs., $1.30 By express or freight: L.b., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.20; IO lbs., $2.20. Champion Yellow Globe. For growing In shallow soil this is especially adapted. The roots are round or of globular form, and grow to a large size. It is very productive, eas- ilv pulled, and an excellent keeper. Price postpaid by mail: P*"-. 3c ; % lb., 12c; lb., 38c; 4 lbs., SI 40 By express or freight: lib., 27c; 5 lbs,, #1.25.

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