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removed, though I am not clear as to any great advantage 

 being gained thereby, yet if I detect them when planting 

 out they are removed. If planted very shallow, the hoe 

 being frequently used, a good crop is generally pro- 

 cured. If the summer is very dry, a good soaking of 

 water will be beneficial, as celeriac, like celery, delights 

 in moisture. The roots when liberally grown are of 



finer quality than when stunted by being grown under 

 unfavourable conditions. 



When fully grown, before winter or frost sets in, it 

 is well to take up a large quantity of roots and store 

 them, as is done with beetroots. They are not really 

 hardy, but in mild winters they can be left in the ground 

 till February, especially if soil be drawn over the roots. 

 Still, like all biennials such as turnips, parsnips, beet, 



