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Varieties. 



White Plume. Is largely grown all over the world ; it is characterised by 

 its silver- white colour. 



Solid- White. Is a vigorous grower with fleshy, tender stalk, which be- 

 comes yellowish- white on blanching ; one of the best. 



Golden Self -blanching. This is one of the best favoured varieties ; its 

 stalks have a golden tint, and are easy to blanch. 



White PascalOne of the best winter varieties ; blanches a deep golden 

 yellow. 



Celcriac or Turnip-rooted Celery. This variety of celery is grown for 

 cooking purposes, such as flavouring soups, &c. The plant is allowed to make 

 free growth, and no trouble is taken to blanch it. The root becomes 

 enlarged, and although stalks are formed they are hollow and bitter, and 

 unfit for table use. 



Diseases and Pests. 



Aphis (page 110); celery leaf spot or leaf blight (page 102); early 

 blight (page 100); eel worm (page 118). 



CHILI OR CAPSICUM. 



Chilies are easily grown, especially in the coastal districts of this State. 



The crop is treated in much the same way as tomatoes, that is the seed is 

 planted in seed-boxes or beds, and the plants transplanted. Plant in rows 

 3 feet apart with 2 feet between the plants in the row. Sandy loams and river 

 flat lands are particularly suitable. 



The pods are, used for seasoning, pickling, and for the flavouring of drinks. 

 The dried fruit, chiefly of the Bird's Eye variety, forms the base of cayenne 

 pepper, 



The large varieties are milder in flavour and are used for culinary purposes, 

 especially when filled with finely-chopped me^t or other substances, and served 

 baked or stewed. i 



Bird's Eye and Long Red are the varieties chiefly used for pickling, and 

 Chinese Giant, Neopolitan,and Ruby King, those used for culinary purposes. 



CHOKO. 



The choko is a quick-growing climbing plant somewhat resembling the 

 cucumber, but much more prolific in growth and yield. 



The plants are raised from sprouted fruits in the spring, and though at times 

 slow to start, once established in our warmer climates, they will last for 

 many years although annually cut down by frost. The best position for 

 planting is one where moisture is abundant, such as near a drain, and it is 

 best to support the vines by a trellis or fence. One plant should yield 

 sufficient fruits for the requirements of the household. 



There are two varieties which are of equal value White and Green. 



