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parsnips to dispose of, but for these, sold in 

 small quantities, Thomas received six dollars 

 and eighty-eight cents. The salsify was sold 

 in bunches, ten or twelve roots in a bunch, 

 and seven dollars and eighteen cents were ob- 

 tained for seventy-seven bunches. Where the 

 latter vegetable is appreciated and meets with 

 ready sale, it can be made very profitable. 

 The bulk of the crop should be so stored 

 that it can be sold during the winter. If 

 placed in a cellar, it is very apt to wilt and 

 become worthless, and therefore should be 

 stored out of doors. One simple way of doiii b 

 this is to cut a trench one foot in depth and 

 width, through some dry, well-drained. ground, 

 and then pack the roots in this, standing as 

 they grew. The earth may be gathered slightly 

 over them, so that the green tops will partially 

 show through it. They should not be so stored 

 till just before severe freezing weather com- 



