LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1923. 



15 



CELERY 



1 oz. will fnmish 5,000 to 10,000 plants. 

 Culture — Sow the early varieties in a cold-frame, the late sorts in the 

 open ground, early in April, and in June and July transplant respectively. 

 On the surface of the grround, thoroughly enriched and cultivated before- 

 hand lay out lines 3 feet apart, no trenches, as was formerly the custom. 

 Set the plants in these rows, about 5 inches apart. Until about the middle 

 of August the only work to be done is frequent cultivation and watering in 

 dry weather. Earthing up may then begin and continue as long as the 

 plants grow, to bleach the ste*ns and render them crisp. Several methods 

 of bleaching early varieties are to be recommended — banking the soil, 

 i inch clay tile, heavy wrapping paper, or boards. The early varieties are 

 best bleached with boards, owing to the disease commonly called rust, 

 which attacks plants about this period, and is avoided by the exclusion of 

 light and air, the celery being ready for use in 15 to IS days. For late 

 varieties earthing up becomes necessary after Sept. 20th, as frost may ap- 

 pear any night and destroy the crops, where boards, tile or paper are used. 

 The banking of earth is the best protection against frost. As winter ap- 

 proaches the banks may be covered with boards and a good covering of 

 leaves. 



Varieties given in order o£ maturity. 

 Wliite Plume — A very superior stock. Does not require to be earthed up, 

 but if onl.v loosely tied and soil drawn close around the base of the leaves 

 to keep them close together, all the inner leaves and stalks will turn 

 white and crisp. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %, lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 

 G-olden Self-BIanelilng — Originator's best Frencli grown stock. Like White 

 Plume, this Celery requires very little earthing up and in many other 

 respects it is similar to it, differing, however, in color, which is yellow- 

 ish, the heart being large and solid and of a beautiful golden hue. Un- 

 surpassed in flavor and crispness. Pkt. 15c; Yz oz. 60c; oz. $1.00; 2 ozs. 

 $1.85; % lb. $3.25; 1 lb. $12.00. 

 Golden Self-BIanching — American Grown Seed. Well liked by many garden- 

 ers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; % lb. $1.75; 1 lb. $6.00. 

 Easy Blanching Celery — A new variety of great merit. The habit is dwarf 

 and compact, with light green foliage which has almost a yellowish hue. 

 It is very easily blanched and might be termed a second-early variety, as 

 it is ready for use to follow Golden Self-Blanching. Due to the solidity 

 of the stalks, it is a first-rate keeper, and may therefore be grown for 

 winter and spring use. The flavor is first class, while the stalks are 

 pure w^hitf 

 1 lb. $3.50. 



Columbia — An early maturing, delightfully crisp variety, with thick,- nearly 

 round stalks of a rich golden-yellow color like golden Self-Blanching. 

 Flavor superb. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 45c; % lb. fl.30; 1 lb. $4.50. 

 Winter Queen — Forms a large number of broad solid heart stalks of a rich 

 creamy white color, which are delightfully crisp and tender, and possess- 

 ing a sweet, nutty flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 



GIAJVT GOLDEN 

 HEART — A 

 standard variety 

 of excellent qual- 

 ity, crisp and of 

 very fine flavor. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 

 14 lb. 80c; 1 lb. 

 $2.75. 



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Beattie. 



$1.00, 



postpaid. 





Golden Self-Blanehlng Celery. 



White Flume Celery. 



n^/"'**'o'T74„ s^'ection from the 

 Golden Self-Blanching, but much 

 larger and a better keeper. Pkt. 



ir„ "?= l^-.SOc: % lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 



Evan's Triumph— A strong stalked, 

 standard late of superior quality 

 and a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 30c; 14 lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 



Soup Celery (oid Seed)— Excellent for 

 flavoring. Oz. lOc; 1 lb. 75c. 



CELERIAC. 



TURNIP ROOTED CELERY. 

 Culture — Sow the seeds in hot-bed 

 or seed box early and transplant in 

 tne open when weather permits, eight 

 or ten inches apart each way in a 

 good, rich and friable soil, hoeing fre- 

 quently to promote a quick growth. 

 Do not earth up as the entire root is 

 produced under the surface. Roots 

 are generally used in soups and stews. 



Large Smooth Prague — Extra Select 



In our Extra Select Stock we claim 

 to have the finest strain of Root 

 Celery it is possible to produce. The 

 bulbs are globe-shaped, large and 

 smooth. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 

 90c; 1 lb. $3.00. 

 CELERY AND CELERIAC PLANTS. 

 As these cannot be shipped safely 

 during even moderately warm 

 weather, we offer them simply for the 

 accommodation of customers, assum- 

 ing no responsibility and making no 

 guarantee of safe delivery. We will, 

 of course, pack with all possible care. 

 Per doz. 15c; per 100 75c. Ready 

 June 1st to 15th. 

 If wanted by mail add 5c per doz. and 

 20c per 100. 



Celcriac. 



