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up for use about the 1st of December, that a couple of 

 weeks later, by 1st January, and the last (which we try 

 always to defer to 15th or 20th November) may be used 

 during the winter and until the 1st of April. For the 

 first lot, no covering' is required, but that for use during 

 the winter months, must be gradually covered up, from the 

 middle of December, on until 1st of January, when it will 

 require at least a foot of covering of some light, dry ma- 

 terial — hay, straw, or leaves — the latter perhaps the best 



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Fig. 41. — CELERT STORED FOR WINTER. 



I have said the covering up should be gradual. This is 

 very important, for if the full weight of covering is put on 

 at once, it prevents the passing off of the beat generated by 

 the closely packed mass of Celery, and in consequence it 

 to some extent " heats," and decay takes place. Covered 

 up in this manner, it can be got out with ease, during the 

 coldest weather in winter, and with perfect safety. These 

 dates of operations, like all others named throughout, are 

 for this latitude; the cultivator must use his judgment 

 carefully in this matter, to suit the section in which he is 

 located. 



