First-class Celery.

Otago Witness, Issue 972, 5 September 1889, Page 10

First-class Celery.

To produce celery of good quality, it must be kept growing freely from the time the plants are up until the earthing up commencaß. Sow the seed in shallow pans . early in September and October, and place in heat for early and late crops respectively. Prick out when large enough to handle, on & bed of rich, friable soil made up in a cold frame. Shade during the first few days, and keep rather moist. Then water liberally, and ventilate freely. Prepare the trenches by making them a foot or bo deep, and then add Gin of manure. In preparing the trenches throw out the uncongenial soil from the bottom, and not the well pulverised Btuff from near the Burface. Lift the plants carefully, and shade and water moderately until established. Then water liberally, and use liquid manure occasionally, if Available. Commence to earth up when nearly full grown, and take advantage of dry weather for tne work, and be careful to avoid filling the hearts with soil. The earthing up of both early and late crops must he completed before severe weather sets in. A useful red celery ia M»jor Clarke's red, and the best white, incomparable white.