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the row from each side. The leaves are taken in one 
hand, and with the other the soil is drawn around them, 
pressing firmly, being careful that no soil gets between 
the leaves to produce rust or rot. In about two weeks 
the earth is raised about a foot higher, and frequently 
thereafter it is again raised. 
Blanching may also be effected by using hemlock 
boards 1 inch thick, 1 foot wide and 12 feet long; these 
being placed on edge beside the rows and held by 
wooden cleats. Wrapping the plants in thick paper is 
also another way for blanching celery. 
Chervil—Sow $-inch deep in drills 1 foot apart, thin- 
ning to 1 foot apart. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Chicory—Sow $-inch deep in drills 15 inches apart, 
thinning to 8 inches apart. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Blanching is done after the manner for celery. 
Chives—Propagated by division of roots or bulbs. 
These are planted in rows 18 inches apart, 12 inches in 
the row. 
One planting will last many years. 
Collards—Sow thinly in drills 3 feet apart, thinning 
to 12 inches apart. 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row. 
Corn-Sugar—Make hills for the early or dwarf varie- 
ties 3 feet each way; for the late or tall kinds, 4 feet 
each way. Allow three stalks to stand toahill. Some 
plant in rows 34 feet apart, 8 inches in the row. 
One quart will plant 200 hills; 10 quarts, one acre. 
Corn Salad—Sow thinly in drills 1 foot apart, cover- 
ing about }-inch deep; thin out to 4 inches apart. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Cress—Sow garden variety thickly in shallow drills 6 
