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GARDEN STEPS 



a trowel, till the branches are covered up to the top 

 leaves and held firmly in place. Later banking, 

 as the stalks grow higher, may be done with the hoe, 

 as the earth will keep the stalks together. 



Diseases 



Celery is quite free from diseases and insect pests 

 in most localities and in most seasons. There is a 

 blight which attacks the growing plants sometimes. 



The best plan is to plant 

 the hardy varieties which 

 have proved able to resist 

 the blight, or, if necessary, 

 to spray with Bordeaux 

 mixture, which will hold it 

 in check. 



Storing Celery 



The early varieties. White 

 Plume and Self-Blanching, 

 do not keep very long, 

 though with care they 

 should stay in good condi- 

 tion till Christmas. Pascal 

 and Boston Market will keep 

 all winter. When cold 

 weather comes, take the 

 bunches from the rows 

 Boston Makket Celery carefully, with a spade or 



