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CELERY ON THE PACIFIC COAST 



TN THE low, moist lands of the river valleys and in 

 -- such regions as are favored by a low average summer 

 temperature, celery thrives like a weed, and the culti- 

 vated product develops magnificently. So congenial 

 are the conditions to the development of this crop that 

 wild chance seedlings of celery are often found. 



Any reclaimed swamp, muck soil, or one full of decayed 

 vegetable matter or humus will grow an ideal product 

 where the moisture supply is abundant. Seeds are sown 

 like described on page 264 any time from March to May. 



Blanching the stalks may be accomplished by any 

 method that excludes the light and moisture. The individ- 

 ual plants may be wrapped or boards may be leaned 

 against the rows, or soil or straw may be used. But 

 this work should never be attempted while the foliage 

 is wet or moist with dew or rain. White Plume and 

 Golden Self-Blanching are the two kinds used almost ex- 

 clusively. 



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