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ing of that which is wanted for use. The first operation 

 is that of " handling," i. e. after the soil has been drawn 

 up to the plant with the hoe, then with the hands fur- 

 ther draw it close around each plant, so as to keep the 

 leaves in an upright position. As the frosts of fall draw 

 near, take the spade and bank the soil up to the plants, 

 clear to the top on each side. Rows might do better four 

 feet apart for very large growing varieties, Water the 

 plants if the weather becomes too dry ; when blanched it 

 is ready to eat. In very cold weather, it maybe dug and 

 banked in some protected and convenient place. 



CELERIAC. 



A turnip-rooted variety of celery of much easier growth 

 than ordinary celery. Sow seeds in early spring in shal- 

 low drills eighteen inches apart; cover with fine earth 

 one-half inch deep. Thin out to three or four inches 

 apart ; keep clean by cultivation until roots are pretty 

 well developed. It may be cooked and sliced, and used 

 with vinegar, making a most excellent salad. 



CHERVIL. (Anthriscus cerefolium. ) 



Sow thinly in May, in drills half an inch deep and fif- 

 teen inches apart. A sowing might be risked in March or 

 April. This is an aromatic sweet herb ; the young leaves 

 are used in soups and salads. 



CORIST SALAD. (Valerianella olitoria.) 



A vegetable used as a salad, very hardy ; sow in Sep- 

 tember, and treat about as turnips. 



CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS. (Ze^Wmw sativum.) 



Sow in drills thickly, and barely cover. Have drills 

 twelve to eighteen inches apart. Sow at intervals of two 

 weeks, beginning March first. This is an agreeable, pun- 

 gent salad. Sow also in September. 



