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more, with better keeping qualities when stored for the winter 

 (Giant Pascal, Boston Market, Winter Queen, Giant White 

 Solid). 



All cultivated varieties of celery require cool weather and 

 plenty of moisture for their best development; they are 

 intolerant of excessive heat. Celery culture is carried on 

 with the greatest success on reclaimed muck soils in regions 

 with a cool climate. 



Uses. — Celery is grown principally for the thick, fleshy 

 leaf stalks. The leaves are also used for garnishing and 

 seasoning, and the. seeds are used for flavoring salads and 

 soups. The fleshy root of celeriac is used as a flavoring or 

 is stewed separately. 



References 



Coulter, J. M., and Rose, J. N.: Monograph of the North American Um- 

 belliferae. Contr. U. S. Nat. Herb., 7, No. i: 1-256, 1900. 



