CELERY. 



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grown on retentive, yet well drained, rich land. Well drained 

 bog land with the water about eighteen inches from the surface is 

 often excellent for this purpose. 



Early Celery. — The seed for early celery is generally sown 



Figure 90.— Celery plants. Those on left have been transplanted and 

 show in consequence an improved root system for planting out. 

 Those on right were only grown in seed bed without transplanting 

 and have not as good roots for planting out. The plants with tops 

 trimmed are ready for planting out. 



the latter part of February or early in March in boxes in ^a green- 



