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CELERY ON THE PACIFIC COAST 
TN THE low, moist lands of the river valleys and in 
such regions as are favored by a low average summer 
temperature, celery thrives like a weed, and the culti- 
vated product develops magnificently. So congenial 
are the conditions to the development of this crop that 
wild chance seedlings of celery are often found. 
Any reclaimed swamp, muck soil, or one full of decayed 
vegetable matter or humus will grow an ideal product 
where the moisture supply is abundant. Seeds are sown 
like described on page 264 any time from March to May. 
Blanching the stalks may be accomplished by any 
method that excludes the light and moisture. The individ- 
ual plants may be wrapped or boards may be leaned 
against the rows, or soil or straw may be used. But 
this work should never be attempted while the foliage 
is wet or moist with dew or rain. White Plume and 
Golden Self- Blanching are the two kinds used almost ex- 
clusively. 
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