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MUCK CROPS 



In grading and tying, there are several 

 methods employed. First, in grading, the 

 large sized stalks should be placed together, 

 then the next size, and then a cull lot. If 

 possible, not more than two sizes should be 

 sold. These plants may be tied three to- 

 gether, lying flat, the butts being tied with 

 tape; or 12 plants may be taken and all tied 



together in a square 

 bundle. Sometimes 

 poor celery is pared 

 down so nothing is 

 left but the hearts. 

 These are then tied in 

 bunches and shipped. 

 The ordinary crate 

 is 24 x 24 inches and 

 holds from 5 to 16 

 dozen according to the 

 size. Where the celery 

 is shipped in car lots, a 

 car will hold 160 

 crates. In a great many cases, the celery is 

 sold to the commission men, who come to the 

 muck and buy. In other cases, it is shipped 

 to these men in different cities. In some 

 muck centers it is sold through an associ- 

 ation, in others by individuals. 



Man power machine for 

 harvesting Celery. A 

 sharp blade of U form 

 noticed between wheels. 



