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circular form and improved in color. The Eclipse, too, has changed 

 since its first introduction, and still holds its rank as the best early 

 beet. 



The Cory Sweet Corn was again first in ripening, and this, together 

 with its size, would warrant its general use as an early variety. 



Although the jear was very unfavorable for celery, very satisfac- 

 toi:y results were obtained from a portion of the plants. Five hundred 

 strong plants of Crawford's Half Dwarf were transplanted into an 

 empty cold frauie about the first of August. They were placed in rows 

 six inches apart with one foot between the rows. So long as the dry 

 spell lasted they were watered. 



As cool weather come on the plants made a rapid growth, and, 

 without handling, the plants took on a good form, and the understalks^ 

 were well blanched. The plants did not sucker, and from a single bud 

 many plants reached a diameter of four inches. 



Of the large number of other vegetables grown the list given last 

 year need not be changed. 



The setting out of asparagus and pie plant roots should be at- 

 tended to by every householder. Without much care they will supply 

 a large quantity of vegetable food at a time when little green food is 

 at hand. If properly looked after the beds will last for a long period 

 of years. 



GROWING VEGETABLES. 



BY J. N. MENIFEE, OREGON. 



Anything that materially affects our supply of food at once be- 

 comes an interesting subject. Vegetables are about as much a neces- 

 sity in the kitchen as the cook. No amount of meats, fruits or luxuries 

 can take the place of vegetables. Let the potato rot, cut short the 

 crop, or the worms destroy the cabbage, and what a cry is raised. 



