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CELERY. 



It is a matter of regret that this -wholesome vegetable is not moi-e generally 

 cultivated by farmers. Indeed, it is difficult in many districts in the Province of 

 Quebec to find it in gardens, except in or near the larger towns. The fact of the 

 seed germinating slowly, and the extended period of time between seed-sowing and 

 setting out the plants, probably deters many from growing it — causing them to look 

 upon it as a lengthy operation. The usefulness of the product, however, far out- 

 weighs any trouble incurred in raising it. Sow the seed early, in rich ground. Set 

 out in July, choosing moist, rich soil (trenching is not necessary). Bank up part of 

 those set out for early use about middle of September, being careful that the soil is 

 kept from between the leaves : the remainder towards the end of the month. 



The following selection of the thirty varieties tested the past season were most 

 satisfactory. Field notes are appended : — 



Paris Golden Yellow (Steele Bros.) — A dwarf variety, though resembling 

 Golden Self-Blanching was earlier. Heart large for an early sort ; very crisp and 

 fine flavored. 



White Walnut (Henderson.) — One of the larger-growing kinds ; medium 

 early; crisp; very fine flavour. A good market variety. 



Half Bwai'f (Henderson.) — Was fit for table soon after White Walnut. Large 

 hearts; blanches well ; crisp; good flavour. As a medium early variety it was not 

 excelled. 



White Plume. — Introduced by the latePeter Henderson in 1884. It has become 

 exceedingly popular, and is now more widely grown than any other variety. It is 

 advocated occasionally by seedsmen that with this as well as other partial self- 

 blanching kinds earthing up is unnecessary; but the improvement in quality will 

 always repay the grower for the extra labour. 



Sandringham. — Was one of the most satisfactory among the later kinds. It 

 should be profitable for market. The Dwarf variety of this does not seem to be 

 as yet well selected. 



Giant Golden Heart (Vaughan.) — Very large ; late, but somewhat lacking in 

 flavor. 



Red Giant Solid. — Probably the best red celery for market purposes ; flavour 

 good ; a little inclined to be stringy. 



CORN — SWEET. 



Like other plants of this class the early-ripening varieties ot corn were much 

 retarded by the cool weather of late spring and early summer. Thirty-three sorts 

 were tested, planted 26th May in small plots containing twenty-four hills of each 

 kind. Notes were taken on the following points, viz. : — Date of planting; time of 

 blossoming ; ready for table ; size of ear ; productiveness ; smuttiness ; height of 

 stalk ; when ripe. 



Early Varieties. 



Northern Pedigree (Steele Bros.) — Planted 26th May ; ready for table use 10th 

 August, 75 days from planting ; sweet ; ear medium to small ; well filled ; eight- 

 rowed; a dwarf variety, about 4 feet high ; productive, and free from smut. 



Mitchell's Extra Early (Pearce). — As grown here, a small white ten-rowed flint; 

 quite sweet, and pleasant in flavor ; cob small ; planted 26th May ; ready for table 

 11th August. 



BurhanVs Early Maine (Vaughan). — An eight-rowed sweet corn, with roundish 

 kernel ; very small cob ; ready for table 10th August. 



Early Cory and Early Adams. — Old and well tried sorts ; were ready for pulling 

 14th August. Where one is grown the other may be omitted. 



