VEGETABLE GAEDENING 53 



days till plants are established. Cauliflower, like 

 cabbage, needs frequent watering. Use same va- 

 riety for late crop. 



CELERY 



This desirable vegetable is somewhat difficult 

 and troublesome to grow by old methods. By the 

 plan here outlined, gratifying success is, rela- 

 tively, easy of achievement. Indeed the Sandwich 

 Beds are perfectly ideal for celery growing. 



The author has been able to produce, with uni- 

 formity, from 1000 to 1500 choice heads of fancy, 

 high flavored celery for each square rod of Sand- 

 wich Bed. 



Sow seed in March or first of April, in flats, 

 after first sprouting the seeds, which are very 

 small and usually germinate very slowly. In flats 

 with the Incubator much time is gained. Sow in 

 rows three inches apart, and about one quarter of 

 an inch apart in rows. As many seeds will fail to 

 germinate a little thicker sowing will insure a good 

 stand. When plants are two inches high, pull up 

 and transplant in flats, two inches apart, in rows 

 which are three inches apart. Water well, and 

 shade for a few days. 



About first to middle of May, or any time even 

 a month later, plant in open ground in Sandwich 

 Beds, setting the plants exactly five inches each 

 way. 



In transplanting be careful to have the plants of 

 uniform size, or the smaller and weaker ones will 

 be crowded out by their more sturdy neighbors. 

 Trim off at least one-third of roots and tops, and 

 dip roots in " puddle " before setting. 



