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CELERY CULTURE 



of any desired length, setting the celery in the same 

 manner as described for the hotbed. To determine 

 the size of the pit, divide the number of plants to be 

 stored by sixteen, and the result will be the required 

 space in square feet. After the celery is in place 

 it should be watered and allowed to remain exposed 

 until the tops are no longer wet. A twelve-inch board 

 should then be placed on edge along one side of the 



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FIG. 42 — TEMPORARY STORAGE-PIT FOR CELERY 



pit and short pieces of scantling placed across the 

 pit at intervals, with one end resting upon the board 

 and the other on the ground. A roof of rough 

 boards should then be put on, running lengthwise 

 of the pit and overlapping to shed water. A layer 

 of leaves or straw should be thrown over the board 

 roof and a covering of earth added. The pit should 

 be provided with two or more openings for venti- 

 lation and these should be tightly closed during 

 cold weather. 



