CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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CELERY. 



German, ©eltetie. French, Celeri. 



■ oz. to 3,000 plants; 1-2 lb. to the acre. 



WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS offered 

 on this page FREE TO ANY POST- 

 OFFICE in the UNITED STATES. 



Although a few gardeners continue to cultivate 

 this vegetable ou the old plau.theonly one practiced 

 years ago, Its cultivation has undergone a great 

 reformation of late years. Very little of the seed is 

 now sown in hot-beds, but instead, is sown iu a cold 

 frame, or even out In the open air, early in April, 

 and in Juue and July is transplanted where It Is in- 

 tended to mature. On the surface of the ground, 

 thoroughly enriched and cultivated beforehand, 

 lay out lines three feet apart, not 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 culti- 

 vation and watering in dry weather. Earthing up 

 may then begin, and continue as long as the plants 

 grow, to bleach the stems and render them crisp. 



Qolden Self-Blanching: (Paris Golden Yellow) — 

 Like the White Plume, this Celery requires 

 very little earthing up, and in many other 

 respects it is similar to that favorite sort, 

 differing, however,, in color, which is yel- 

 lowish, the heart being large and solid and 

 of a beautiful golden hue. Pkt., 5cts.;oz., 

 25cts.;i41b., 75cts.;llb $2 50 



White Plume— Unlike most varieties, this one 

 does not require to be earthed up, but if 

 only loosely tied, a few handfuls of earth 

 brought close around the baseof the leaves 

 to keep them close together, all the inner 

 leaves or thin stalks will turn white and 

 crisp. Pkt., 5cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; X lb.,60cts.. 

 1 lb 2 00 



Perfection Heartwell— An excellent, large, 

 solid-growing variety of creamy white 

 color, one of the very best market sorts and 

 a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 15 cts.; 14 

 lb..40cts.; lib 1 60 



EVANS' TRIUMPH. 



GOLDEN DWARF. 



Ivans' Triumph— The most profitable Celery for the market-gardener. Large, 

 solid stalks, of the finest flavor. The best late Celery , and a perfect keeper . 

 Market gardeners and Celery growers all over the country have found 

 this the best Celery for late VFork. It is a splendid keeper and the 

 stalks are large, very solid, and creamy white in color. In quality it 

 Is perfect, being exceedinglv crisp and tender, and has a rich, nut- 

 like flayor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; H lb., 75cts.:llb 82 50 



nk Plume— Is a self-blanching variety, after the style of White Plume, 

 requiring very little earthing or banking up. We consider this va- 

 riety to be of exceptional merit, combining, as it does, all the good 

 qualifies of the famous White Plume, coupled with the rich nutty 

 flavor and good keeping qualities of the Red Celeries. Pkt. ,5 cts. ; 

 oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb , 75 cts.; 1 lb 2 60 



iant Qolden Heart— The market gardener will find in this a most desir- 

 able sort. Its rich golden color alone would suffice as a recommend- 

 ation, but it has the additional merits of lize, excellent quality, crisp- 

 ness and very fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts., llb....l 50 



iant Pascal— A selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, possessing all 

 -the good qualities of that variety, but much larger and a better 

 keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; H lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1 50 



TURNIP-ROOTEO CELERY-Celeriac. 



I German, JEnolI=@dIerie. ■ French, Celerlac-Rave. 



A variety of Celery having turnip-shaped roots, which when cooked and 

 liced and used with vinegar, makes a most excellent salad. It is more hardy 

 nd may be treated same as Celery. 



Large Erfurt— Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ]4 

 lb,, 40 cts.; 1 lb., 

 81.25. 



Large Smooth 



Prague— Round in 

 shape, smooth, with 

 few side roots. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % 

 lb., 40c.; lib., $1.25. 



Large Smooth 

 Prague— Extra Se- 

 lect — In our Extra 

 Select Stock we 

 claim to have the 

 finest strain of Root 

 Celery it is possible 

 to produce. The 

 bulbs are glob e - 

 shaped, large, 

 smooth, and are en- 

 tirely free from side 

 roots. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts 



LARGE PRAGUE CELERIAC. 



Cts, 



25 Cts.; 14 lb., 75 

 ; lib., 82.50. 



Henderson's Half Dwarf— A leading market variety of medium growth, 

 excellent in quality and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,15cts.;^ 

 lb., 40 cts.; lib 81 50 



Qolden Dwarf — Waxy golden yellow when fully blanched. Crisp, solid 

 and of excellent flavor. As a keeper in -winter it has no superior. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1^ lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1 50 



Sandringham Dwarf White— A well known and very superior variety, of 



fine flavor and firm texture. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb.. ^Octs.;llb. 1 50 



Boston flarket- Dwarf in habit, white stemmed, flavor excellent; a good 



keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 15 cts.; H lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 1 50 



New Rose— Color, a beautiful rose shade; of very fine flavor, crisp and 



solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^4 lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb 2 00 



London Red — A most excellent variety. Like the majority of Red Cele- 

 ries it is crisp and of fine flavor, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 6 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40cts.;llb 1 50 



Soup Celery (Old Seed)— Excellent for flavoring. Oz., 5 cts.; 1 lb 30 



CELERY PLANTS. 



The leading market varieties. Ready June first. Per 100, 50 cts.; Celeriac, 

 or Root Celery, per 100,50 cts. When wanted by mail add 15 els. per 100 to 

 cover postage. 



'CELERY FOR PROFIT," Qreiner— A treatise on the Cultivation 

 of Celery. Price, 30 cents. 



CHICORY. 



Large Rooted or Coffee— The prepared roots are used as a substitute for 

 and to mix with coffee as an adulterant. Cultivate same as Carrots. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; 1 lb 



90 



CHERVIL. 



German, ®artcnfetl)el. French, Cerfeuil. 



1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 1 foot apart. 

 Curled — The young leaves are used in soups and salads. Sow in May in 



drills half an inch deep. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb... 75 



CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS. 



German, Santmer|atat. French, Mache. 



1 oz. to 20 square feet. 

 Used ai a salad. Sow ecrly in spring in drills, or, for very early use, sow 

 in fall and winter over same as Spinach. If grown in cold frames and covered 

 with straw mats, it can be used at any time during the winter. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb , 20 cts.; 1 lb., 60 cts. 



CRESS, or PEPPER GRASS. 



German, Srefje. French, Cresson. 



1 oz. to 16 square feet. 

 A favorite pungent salad. Sow thickly at frequent intervals, to keep up a 



sticcession, as It soon runs to seed. 



Extra Curled— Very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb 45 



Upland Cresf— (Barbarea Vulgaris) — This vegetable in many respects re- 

 sembles the Water Cress, having the same agreeable and highly 

 prized flavor. Sow the seed in April or May in this latitude, in rows 

 12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt., lOcts.; oz 1 CO 



Cress— Water— A well-known aquatic plant to be found growing in 

 great abundance along the margins of running streams and ponds. 

 It has a very pleasant pungent taste. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., 

 81.00; 1 lb 8 50 



