CELERY 
1 oz, will furnish 5,000 to 10,000 plants. 
Culture—Sow the early varieties in a cold-frame, the late sorts in the 
en g d, early in April, and in June and July transplant respectively. 
| rface of the ground, thoroughly enriched and cultivated before- 
d lay out lines 3 feet apart, no trenches, as was formerly the custom. 
he plants in these rows, about 5 inches apart. Until about the middle 
only work to be done is frequent cultivation and watering in 
Earthing up may then begin and continue as long as the 
to bleach the stems and render them crisp. Several methods 
= early varieties are to be recommended—banking the soil, 
tile, heavy wrapping paper, or boards. The early varieties are 
i with boards, owing to the disease commonly called rust, 
s plants about this period, and is avoided by the exclusion of 
the celery being ready for use in 15 to 18 days. For late 
hing up becomes necessary after Sept. 20th, as frost may ap- 
ind destroy the crops, where boards, tile or paper are used. 
ng f earth is the best protection against frost. As winter ap- 
the banks may be covered with boards and a good covering of 
18 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
Varieties given in order of maturity. 
White Plume—A very superior stock. Does not require to be earthed up. 
but if only loosely tied and soil drawn close around the base of the leaves 
to keep them clese together, all the inner leaves and stalks will turn 
vhite and crisp. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 
Golden Self-Blanching—Originator’s best French 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- 
irpassed in flavor and crispness. Pkt. 15ce; % oz. 70c; oz. $1.10; 2 ozs. 
$2.10; %4 lb. $4.00; 1 1b. $12.00. 
Golden Self-Blanching—American Grown Seed. Well liked by many garden- 
ers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; % 1b. $1.75; 1 1b. $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 white, heavy and crisp. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; %4 lb. $1.05; 
1 lb. $3.50. 
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; % 1b. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 
GIANT GOLDEN 
HEART — A 
standard varie- 
ty of excellent 
quality, crisp 
and of very 
fine flavor. Pkt. 
10; oz. 30c:; % 
Lbs 0cieel, sb: 
$2.75. 
“CELERY 
CULTU RE” 
—An author- 
itative work. 
Bretartitiive- 
$1.00, post- 
paid. 
Giant Pasecal—A selection from 
the Golden Self-Blanching, 
but much larger and a better 
keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % 
lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.75. 
Evan’s Triumph—A strong 
stalked, standard late of supe- 
rior quality and a good 
keeper... Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: % 
1b. 80c; 1 1b. $2.75. 
Soup Celery (Old Seed)—Excel- 
rene eek flavoring. Oz. 10c; 1 
of ZDC; 
CELERIAC 
TURNIP ROOTED CELERY. 
Culture—Sow the seeds in hot- 
bed or seed box early and trans- 
plant in the open when weather 
permits, eight or ten inches apart 
each way in a good, rich and 
friable soil, hoeing frequently 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 Reot Celery it 
is possible to produce, The 
bulbs are globe-shaped, large 
and smooth. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
Vv ; 
White Plume Celery. 4 1b. 90Gb EDD 
Celeriac. 
