With a sharp knife cut them, lengthwise, into slices thin as paper, without detaching the slices at one end; then spread out the slices as a fan is spread.
=How to Fringe Celery.= Cut the stalks into pieces about two inches in length.

Beginning on the round side at one end, with a thin, sharp knife, cut down half an inch as many times as possible; then turn the stalk half-way around and cut in the opposite direction, thus dividing the end into shreds, or a fringe.

If desired, cut the opposite end in the same manner.

Set aside in a pan of ice water containing a slice of lemon.
=How to Shred Romaine and Straight Lettuce.= Wash the lettuce leaves carefully, without removing them from the stalk; shake in the open air, and they will dry very quickly; fold in the middle, crosswise, and cut through in the fold.

Hold the two pieces, one above the other, close to the meat-board with the left hand, and with a sharp knife cut in narrow ribbons not more than a quarter of an inch wide.
=How to Keep Celery, Watercress, Lettuce, Etc.= Many green vegetables--celery in particular--discolor or rust, if allowed to stand longer than a few hours after being wet.