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ly through improved digestion. The main difference 

 between the use of celery and other similar salad 

 crops is found in the fact that owing to the superior 



FIG. 57 — FLORIDA CELERY LAND 



Rows slightly ridged, and evenly marked. Crop in double rows planted. 



The boxes over the inlets to system of subirrigation from 



an artesian well near by 



(Photo by Prof. W. G. Johnson) 



flavor of celery we are inclined to eat it oftener and 

 more bountifully. 



Celery culture on a moderate scale is one of the 

 most desirable lines of work for persons whose 

 health demands that they live in outdoor life. Dur- 

 ing the early springtime the care of the plant beds 

 will require but a short time each day; however, it 



