PEAS AND POTATOES 



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how stored, the winter loss from shrinkage, rot, 

 etc., must always be considered. It is often wiser 

 to sell in the fall if a fair price is offered. If stored 

 in a dugout or cellar, put the potatoes in bins made of 

 slats (to insure ventilation) and not more than five 

 feet deep. 



Indoor cellars : Generally speaking I would ear- 

 nestly say that a house cellar is not a good place to 

 store large quantities of vegetables — not good for 

 the folks above, and not good for the vegetables be- 

 cause usually too warm. However, it is often ad- 

 visable to have small lots of potatoes, roots, etc., in 

 the cellar. Put the potatoes in bins. Roots should be 

 packed in or covered with sand to keep them from 

 drying out and shriveling. Ventilate the cellar, and 

 promptly remove any vegetable which has rotted. 

 Keep out light, frost and warmth. 



