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of the celery's length, so that when packed 

 close in the trench, in the natural position in 

 which it grew, its top leaves will be a little 

 above the surface of the ground. As the 

 weather grows colder, late in November, the 

 earth can be drawn up till the leaves are nearly 

 all covered. This should not be done till 

 freezing weather has really come, for too early 

 and close earthing up might cause decay. Just 

 before winter sets in, cover heavily with leaves 

 or straw. Thus all frost will be kept out, and 

 you will be able to get at the plants any time. 

 Under this treatment they will usually keep in 

 excellent order till spring. 



I prefer to get my celery plants nicely grow- 

 ing during July. Places from which early 

 crops were taken furnish the needed space, and 

 this is put in readiness by the most thorough 

 enriching of the soil. As my ground is lim- 

 ited, and as I raise the large varieties, I usually 



