HOW TO FBOTECT CELERY. 



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earthing are not so conveniently performed in a six-row as in a one- 

 row trencli, but they can be done, all the same. 



It goes without saying that our seedsmen have provided us with 

 plenty of sorts. Amongst early whites, the Sandringham Dwarf 

 White, successor to that excellent old-timer, Turner's Incomparable 

 Dwarf White, is still one of the best. Carters' Solid Ivory is also 

 excellent. Amongst early reds, Major Clarke's is as good as any. 



no. 55. -A METHOD OF PROTECTING CELERY. 



The top figure shows forked sticks inserted at every yard length ; the 

 hottom one shows straw mats fixed in a sloping position against 

 them. 



Later and larger sorts of fine quality are Leicester Red, Standard 

 Bearer (red), Buttons' Sulham Prize (pink), and Wright's Giant 

 W^hite. 



Celeriac may be raised in the same way as Celery. It is not 

 necessary to give it a trench, but a slight earthing is an advantage 

 when it approaches maturity. It likes a fertile soil, and liquid 

 manure. 



