KEEPING VEGETABLES 



that it is a problem to construct the proper 

 type of storage room. Select a part of the 

 cellar under a window and construct your 

 store room with boards on the outside (a non- 

 conductor of heat and cold). While the 

 shape or contrivance may not be ideal, yet it 

 may answer the purpose. Bins may be con- 

 structed to divide the potatoes from the 

 roots. The floor, if concrete, should be cov- 

 ered with boards raised from three to six inches 

 from the concrete. Vegetables placed on the 

 concrete have a tendency to keep the floor 

 moist which in time will cause decay. Pure 

 air should circulate freely under the vegetables 

 as well as above. The dirt floor is exceptional 

 but is most satisfactory. If the soil is dry 

 there is no danger in placing the vegetables on 

 it. Onions may be stored with other vege- 

 tables if placed in crates. Shelves may be con- 

 structed on the walls for winter squash, pump- 

 kins and fruit. Roots and potatoes keep bet- 

 ter if covered with burlap and if the room is 

 kept dark and cool. Such a vegetable cellar 



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