F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



CELERY 



One Ounce Will Produce About 3,1 



CULTURE- — Sow the last of March or early in 

 April, in an open border, in rich, mellow ground, 

 in shallow drills, watering freely in dry weather. 

 By rolling or pressing in the seed ithe result will 

 be more satisfactory than when only covered. Cut 

 the tops off once or twice before planting out to 

 make them stocky. Wheu the plants are five or 

 six inches high, transplant the dwarf varieties 

 three feet and the taller sorts four feet between 

 rows; plant six inches apart in the rows. Cul- 

 tivate well, and when large enough blanch by 

 earthing up. The first operation is that of " hand- 

 ling," generally done the beginning of September; 

 after the soil has been drawn up with a hoe, it is 

 drawn closer around each plant by the hand to 

 keep the leaves firm in an upright position, and 

 the celery is wanted for early use, they should be 

 "banked." This is done by throwing the soil as 

 close to the plants as possible with a plow and 

 finishing it with a spade, bringing the earth up 

 nearly to the tops of the plants. The method em- 

 ployed now for protecting is by covering the tops 

 of the banks with boards. 



Golden Self-Blanching Celery 



BOLGIANO'S GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY. This is the best celery in cultivation. The beautiful ap- 

 pearance of the plant, with its close habit, compact growth, and straight, vigorous stalks, is faithfully shown in the illustra- 

 tion. The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle, and of delicious flavor. It is self-blanchmg, for without banking up or 

 any covering whatever, even the outer ribs become a handsome, fresh, yellowish white color. The heart is large and solid 

 and of a beautiful, rich, golden yellow color. No variety can surpass, or indeed, equal, the French Golden, i'ackets, 5 

 and loc; ounce, 30c; Y^ lb., $1.00; V2 lb., $1.75; lb., $3.50. 



BOLGIANO'S GOLDEN HEART CELERY. This is the old standard sort which has satisfied gardeners these many 

 years. It is crisp, solid, handsome, the most excellent flavor, with a beautiful golden heart. It holds its own against all 

 the new sorts. Packet, 5 and loc; ounce, 15c; ^ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25 _ 



WHITE PLUME. This famous variety, which is of an entirely distinct 

 type of this popular vegetable, should be grown only for fall and early winter 

 use. Packet, loc; ounce, iSc; 54 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



HARTWELL'S PERFECTION. Magnificent, large, golden-yellow heart, 

 of very superior quality, excellent winter market sort. Packet, 5 and loc; 

 ounce, ISc; J4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



THE SCHUMACHER CELERY. We have been selling this splendid 

 variety to satisfied customers for several years past, and we believe that we 

 have the purest strain that is ofifered. The stalks grow to an immense size, 

 and are perfectly solid and crisp. It has a firm and beautiful golden heart, 

 and the flavor is first-class. Packet, loc; ounce, 15c; ^ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 



NEW WINTER QUEEN CELERY. Is beautiful in appearance, of close 

 habit and compact growth, and blanches to a beautiful cream white. Ribs 

 perfectly solid, crisp, and of a delicious, nutty flavor. Packets, 5 and loc; 

 ounce, ISc; ^ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



GIANT PASCAL CELERY. This is a selection from the Golden Self- 

 Blanching. The stalks are verj^ large, thick, solid, crisp, and a rich, nutty 

 flavor, free from any taste of bitterness. It blanches very easily and quickly, 

 and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. The heart is a 

 golden yellow, very full and attractive in appearance. Packet, loc; ounce, 

 iSc; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $i.2S. 



GIANT GOLDEN HEART CELERY. An experienced gardener found 

 in his dwarf Golden Heart a few plants of larger growth. These were set 

 aside and careful selections made for several years, resulting in the Giant 

 Golden Heart, which excels for large size, solidity, and keeping quality. 

 Packets, S and loc; ounce, 15c; ^ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



OUR NEW "VICTORY" CELERY. Its beautiful, large, full golden heart 

 and compact growth make it an ornament hard to surpass. It is a remark- 

 able keeper, maintaining its firmness as late as May. It is ready for market 

 by December. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, isc; yi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



BOSTON MARKET. A variety grown exclusively by the Boston market 

 gardeners. It has the peculiarity of forming many stalks by its branching 

 habit. Is solid, crisp, and desirable. Packet, loc; ounce, iSc; ^ lb., 40c; 

 lb., $1.25. 



Bolgiano's Golden Heart Celery 



F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C. 



November 15, 1908. 



I had 12 stalks 



Gentlemen: I raised the finest celery from your Golden Self-Blanching Celery that was ever seen, 

 that weighed 43 pounds, which I exhibited at the meeting of the National Grange. CHAS G HEITMILLER. 



