. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 209 80 .hat when tliey are covered with straw and earth, the heated or impure air of the pit will concentrate at the ridge on the top, where it should be siiifered to pass off freely through holes made for the purpose. Fiar. Enemies. — The turnip-flea is a great scourge. To avoid it, it is recom- mended, first, that the germination of the seed be hastened by all natural means, as applying some portion of stimulating manure, sowing when a proper degree of moisture exists, and in close connection with the manure, to sec
. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 209 80 .hat when tliey are covered with straw and earth, the heated or impure air of the pit will concentrate at the ridge on the top, where it should be siiifered to pass off freely through holes made for the purpose. Fiar. Enemies. — The turnip-flea is a great scourge. To avoid it, it is recom- mended, first, that the germination of the seed be hastened by all natural means, as applying some portion of stimulating manure, sowing when a proper degree of moisture exists, and in close connection with the manure, to secure at once the benefit of it to the roots, if possible, making most of the season, when favorable. Second. That a liberal quantity of seed be sown, in drills, which will hasten the vegetation after it has come up. Third. That the land be well cleared, the weeds wholly eradicated, and the soil well supplied with manure suited to its character. Fourth. Select good seed, and test it before sowing, to see how many germinate, and how soon. Uses.—zThe root is an excellent food for every species of farm-stock, and is very extensively used for fattening beef, mutton, and pork. When milch cows are fed with ruta-baga, it should have a little salt sprinkled upon it. 18* O. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original O'Neill, F. W. , ed; Williams, H. L. , ed. New York, R. Worthington
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