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performed gradually in fine weather as the plants progress in 

 growth, repeating the earthing every two weeks; at which 

 time, care should be taken to gather up all the leaves neatly, 

 and not to bury the hearts of the plants. When they are 

 grown two feet high, and well blanched, they are fit for the 

 table. 



As Celery will grow three or four feet high in one season, 

 it will be necessary to delay the planting of that which is in- 

 tended for winter use until the latter end of July; but the 

 trenches should always be prepared in time, to avoid a serious 

 drought, which often delays the planting till too late in the 

 season. The blanching of Celery for winter use may be de- 

 layed until October. 



When Celery is raised on a large scale, the trenches may be 

 worked out with a plough, and finished with a spade or hoe. 

 The ground may also be ploughed between the rows previous 

 to earthing it up, which will save much labor. 



The Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted, may be planted either on level 

 ground or in shallow drills. The root of it swells like a Turnip, 

 and may be preserved in sand through the winter. The French 

 and Germans cut it in slices, and soak it a few hours in vinegar. 

 By such simple preparation it becomes mellow as a pineapple, 

 and affords a delicious and very nourishing repast. 



Some gardeners are accustomed to cultivate Celery on the 

 level ground. Others, after making their trenches in the usual 

 way, go to the expense of carting peculiar soil from a distance, 

 with which they replenish their trenches until nearly full. 

 Those who have pursued the latter plan, say that they are re- 

 warded for their trouble by gathering roots of superior size 

 and quality. Those gardeners whose subsoil, or under stratum, 

 is inferior, or ill-adapted for the growth of Celery, should 

 cultivate it in shallow drills or furrows worked out with a 

 plough, by which means they may secure good soil to plant 

 in, and also to earth up with. In such cases the rows must be 

 from four to five feet apart ; and frequent ploughing between 

 them would promote the growth of the plants. 



