This special edition of 'Principal American Varieties of Red Garden Beets' was written by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1940. It is also known as 'Miscellaneous Publication No. 374.' The book covers topics including Influence of Environment on Rate of Growth of Foliage, Influence of Environment on Weight of Foliage, Influence of Environment on Root Weight, Development History of Shape in Garden Beet Roots, Classification of Principal American Varieties of Red Garden Beets, and more. A great little book from the USDA for all those interested in learning more about the delicious, nutritious Red Beet. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.