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destroyed in pits by over-protection than by under- 

 protection. The first layers of soil may be allowed 

 to become solidly frozen before more is added. In 

 most sections of the country eight to lo inches of 

 soil should eventually be added, and when neces- 

 sary further protection may be provided by cover- 

 ing with straw or corn fodder. It is a common 

 plan where potatoes or other vegetables are to be 

 held late in the following spring to cover the pits 

 heavily with straw or corn fodder after the soil has 

 become solidly frozen and covered with several 

 inches of snow. This provides a sort of a cold 

 storage plant and greatly extends the season during 

 which such vegetables may be profitably held. The 

 principal things to be remembered in pitting is to 

 provide thorough drainage and ventilation and 

 avoid over-covering. 



