THE Farm GarpEn 1295 
getting more earth than is necessary inside; and if it is necessary 
to water after starting it to blanch or after it is stored, care should 
be taken to get water only on the roots. as water inside the head 
will promote decay. To water, use a piece of pipe or hose and 
funnel to avoid getting water on tops. A wet root system and a 
dry top is ideal. 
To store celery for winter put earth only on roots. 
Cauliflower requires the same treatment as cabbage, and for best 
results the crop must be put in about July 1 so as to mature after’ 
hot weather. The leaves must be either broken over or tied to- 
gether to protect heads after heading. Early Snowball is a good 
early variety; Large Algiers a good late one. 
Fic. 374.— CELERY BLANCHED By MEANS oF Boarps, Fiusuina, L. I. 
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Egg plant is very tender and requires about the same treatment 
as the tomato. At the start it must be carefully watched to pre- 
vent injury from potato beetles. Black Beauty is a good variety. 
Okra is a southern vegetable but excellent to use in connection 
with tomatoes, or in soup. It should not be planted until the 
ground is warm, in rows 21% feet apart and 114 feet apart in 
the row. White Velvet is a good variety. Use pods when ees 
and tender; cut up as string beans. 
Peppers will never do well if put out before eatin: and 
ground are warm. They grow rapidly and are ready to use in a 
