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with earth. It is best to begin by tying the heads closely, to keep 

 out the dirt. Then take earth from between the rows, and earth 

 up the plants a few inches every week, until only the leaves are 

 showing. When thus covered the stalks will gradually turn white. 

 As heavy frosts come, the plants may be covered with leaves or 



FIG. 182. The earthing of celery should be done carefully. 



straw, and by December they should be covered with boards or 

 sashes, to keep out the wet. They can then be taken out as needed 

 in the winter. 



Or they may be stored in the cellar. In a pit, or in deep boxes, 

 have a few inches of soil. The plants should not be too much 

 blanched, or they will rot. When heavy frosts begin, take up each 

 plant with a cube of earth, and pack them closely together under 

 cover. If they should begin to wilt water them, but do not wet 

 the leaves or stalks. See Fig. 20. 



