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methods employed. First, in grading, the 

 large size 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 plants 

 together, 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 t o 

 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 dif- 

 ferent cities. In some muck centers, it is sold 



A pile of Celery crates waiting to 



be filled. Many growers purchase 



crates, "knocked down," thus 



saving on the cost. Mr. E. R. 



Hay, North Rose, has a mill and 



makes crates for himself and 



neighbors. 



