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by being- tied lightly above the crowns of the plants 

 when the plants are nearly full grown. About 

 three weeks is needed for this process. It is best 

 that the plants be tied only in small numbers at a 

 time for home use, because the hearts are likely to 

 rot shortly after being blanched, particularly in 

 warm weather. At the approach of severe cold 

 weather the plants may be set in boxes in a cold 

 cellar, where they will continue to produce white 

 leaves until mid-winter. One of the best known 

 varieties is Green Curled. 



GARLIC 



Garlic Is grown for the " cloves " or little bulbs 

 which form a head at the top of the stems. These 

 are inclosed in a white or rose-colored skin. These 

 cloves are planted in early spring like onion sets. 

 Good rich soil is essential. After the heads are 

 well formed these are gathered with long stems and 

 woven into braids for drying upon pegs. The 

 cloves are used for flavoring. 



GROUND CHERRY 



The ground cherry resembles the tomato in many 

 respects, but bears its small, cherry-like fruit in a 

 husk. The fruits are used for preserves and sauces. 

 When once planted, the plants usually supply 

 abundant seedlings for years after so that seed 

 need not be bought more than once. The plant 

 never becomes a pest, since it is easily destroyed. 

 Cultivation is the same as for tomatoes, except that 

 the seed is sown in the open ground about the latter 

 part of April or early in May. About 30 to 36 

 inches is sufficient distance to leave between plants. 



