22 Celeriac 



leaves over the head, some sort of covering or 

 other protection should be furnished. The hot 

 sun will destroy the moisture so necessary for the 

 rapid growth of the plant, and will give the head 

 an ugly brown color. 



In transplanting cauliflower, set the plants out 

 in the cool of the late afternoon and pour water 

 into the hole before the roots are placed therein. 



CELERIAC 



Celeriac is a large-rooted form of celery used for 

 cooking purposes. It is very hardy and will grow 

 well in almost any garden soil. It has much the 

 same nature as celery, but it does not require bank- 

 ing or blanching. If the roots remain covered, 

 celeriac may remain in the ground until it is ready 

 to be used. 



Celeriac seed should be sown in March in fairly 

 rich soil and the soil kept at a moderately warm 

 temperature. The seed should be firmly pressed 

 into the ground by means of a board. 



Celeriac thrives best if the young seedlings are trans- 

 planted to small pots to attain a growth of two or 

 three inches before being set in a permanent loca- 



