Halsted, Byron David, 1852-1918, Powell, E. C. (Edwin C.) · New York : Orange Judd Co. · leaf 374
OTS 355 covered with rough poles, over which some coarse hayIS thrown. The sod, which should be cut from the sur-face m strips with the plow and an as, is then laid closelyon top, and earth is heaped over-the sod. A manholeat one corner, or, if it is a long cellar, in the middle isconstructed with… … Fig. 350—PRAIRIE ROOT CELLAR the logs and a stone or log is laid upon the straw tokeep It from being blown away. Openings may be madealong the side opposite to the entrance, through whichthe roots or potatoes may be shoveled or dumped. Theseopenmgs may be closed with sods and earth during…
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