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mended: Golden Self -blanching, a beautiful variety of 

 fine flavor but of too much fiber. Thorburn^s Gilt Edge 

 Golden Self -blanching , an improvement of the latter 

 in size but the leaf -stalks not sufficiently solid and 

 too fibrous. Giant Pascal. Plants large; very large 

 leaf -stalks. This has a brittleness and nutty flavor sur- 

 passed by none, is a late variety but an excellent keeper. 

 Perle le Grand is another late variety of fine quality. 

 Crawford^ s Half Divarf, misnamed dwarf, for the plants 

 are very large. The leaf-stalks are very numerous, 

 brittle and of superior flavor. Evans^ Tritimjyh, a crisp, 

 superior variety, of fine flavor. Perfected Hartwell. 

 Plants extra large, leaf -stalks very long; a late variety 

 of superior quality. Winter Queen, a late variety of 

 rather straggling growth, but stems crisp and of excellent 

 flavor. Schumacher. Medium, late, quality good and 

 flavor all that could be desired. 



Select vigorous plants in the fall, protect slightly 

 from severe freezing during the winter. In spring, drive 

 up strong stakes to prevent the seed-stalks from being 

 blown over. As the stalks grow, tie to the stakes. 

 Gather the seed from the best heads for planting and 

 from the side limbs for seasoning. Better heads will be 

 formed if the side limbs are removed as soon as they 

 start to grow. 



Celery is used principally uncooked. The crisp, 

 blanched leaf -stalks are eaten with salt, and form a 

 salad that is highly appreciated and is considered a 

 luxury. The seed imparts a delicious flavor to soups, 

 pickles and salads. The leaf-stalks are also used for 

 similar purposes. Celery vinegar is made by simply im- 



