CURRIE BROTHERS’ FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 13 
CELERY. 
German, Sellerie. French, Celeri. 
1 oz. to 3,000 plants; 1-2 Ib. to the acre. 
Although afew gardeners continue to cultivate | 
this vegetable on the old plan, the only one practiced ~ 
years ago, its cultivation has undergone a great 
reformation oflate years. Very little of the seed is 
now sown in hot-beds, but instead, is sown in a cold- \ 
frame, or even out in the open air, early in April, FQ mae Ba fiz Ny: 
and in June and July is transplanted where it is in- BT ONE Sy “ 
tended to mature. On the surface of the ground, ANS 
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 aslong as the plants 
WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS OFFERED ON 
THIS PAGE FREE TO ANY POST- 
OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. 
Evans’ 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 work. Itis asplendid keeper and the 
- stalks are large, very solid, andcreamy white in color. In quality it 
is perfect, being exceedingly crisp and tender, and has a rich, nut- 
like flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20e; 4 1b., 60¢; 1 lb y 
Pink Plaume—TIs 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 
qualities of the famous White Plume, coupled with the rich, nutty 
flayor and good keeping qualities of the Red Celeries. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
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Giant Golden 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 size, excellent quality, crisp- 
- ness and very fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4-1b., 40c; 1 Vb.............-....-... beh 
Giant Pascali—A selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, possessing all 
the good qualities of that variety, but much larger and a better 
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TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY—Celeriac. 
_ German, Knoll Sellerie. 
French, Celeriac-Rave. 
A variety of Celery having turnip-shaped roots, which when cooked and 
sliced and used with vinegar, makes a most excellent salad. It is more hardy 
and may be treated same as Celery. 
Large Erfturt— 
Pkt., 5¢; 02., 15e; 
+b n40C;— 1. by, 
$1.25. 
Large Smooth 
Prague —Round 
in shape,smooth, 
with few side 
roots. Pkt., 5¢; 
0z., 15¢; 4 Ib., 40¢e; 
1tb., $1.35. 
Large Smooth 
Prague— Extra 
Select—In our 
Extra Select 
Stock we claim 
to have the finest 
strain of Root 
Celery it is possi- 
ble to produce. 
The bulbs are 
globe-shaped, 
large, smooth, 
and are entirely 
free from side 
roots. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25¢; 4 Ib., 75c; 
1 Ib., $2.50. 
LARGE PRAGUE CELERIAC. 
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grow, to bleach the stems and render them crisp. 
Goiden Self-Blanchimg (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., 5e; 0z., 35c; 
Atl esth Ln OO spain cere tae el caw aes ceteeace ac ae Seth $3 
White Piume—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 ~ase of the leaves 
to keep them close together, all the inner 
Jeaves or thin stalks will turn white and : 
erisp.. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20e; 4 Ib., 60c; 1 Ibu... 2 00 
Perfection Heartwell—An excellent, large, 
solid-growing 
color, one of the very best market sorts and 
agood keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4 Ib., 40c; 
EVANS’ TRIUMPH. LGU eee ceerecs 
variety of creamy white 
GOLDEN DWARF. 
Hendersen’s Half Dwari—A leading market variety of medium growth, 
excellent in quality and agoodkeeper. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 15¢e; 41b., 40¢e; 11b..$1 25 
Goiden Bwari—Waxy golden yellow when fully blanched. Crisp, solid 
and of excellent flavor. As a keeper in winter it has no superior. 
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Sandringham Dwart White—A well known and very superior variety, 
of fine favor and firm texture. Pkt., 5c; 0z,, 15e;41b., 40c; 1 Ib___._... 135) 
Boston Market—Dwart in habit, white stemmed, flavor excellent; a good 
keeperpebkts, 56 1OZs, 015012 lor 40 cya lly os Sree ee eh 
New Rese—Color, a beautiful rose shade; of very fine, flavor; crisp and 
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London Red—A most excellent variety. Like the majority of Red Cele- 
Ties it is crisp and of fine flavor, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; 
OV 2¢5 MELO SHY Oop {OY CI6 Ui] aU ee eee ees eee 
Soup Celery (Old Seed)—FExcellent for flavoring. Oz.,5¢e;11b 
CELERY PLANTS. 
The leading market varieties. Ready June first. Per100, 50e; Cel riac, or 
Root Celery, per 100, 50e. When wanted by mail add 15e per 100 to cover ))ostage. 
“CELERY FOR PROFIT,” Greiner—A Treatise on the 
Cultivation of Celery. Price 30 Cents. 
CHICORY. 
Large Rooted or Coffee—The prepared roots are used as a substi- 
tute for and to mix with coffee as an adulterant. Cultivate same as 
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CHERVIL. 
German, Gartenkerbel. 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;halt anunchideep. PKtY 5c;10z,,,10C;alb.,.25C; L Iban. eee eee 7D 
CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS. 
German, Laemmersalat. French, Mache, 
1 oz. to 20 square feet. 
Used as a salad. Sow early in spring in drills, or, for very early use, sow 
in fall and winter over same as Spinach. If grown in cold frame and covered 
with straw mats, it can be used at any time during the winter. 
Pkt., 5¢e; oz., 10¢; 4 1b., 20c; 11b., 60c. 
CRESS, or PEPPER GRASS. 
German, Kyresse. French, Cresson. 
1 oz. to 16square feet. 
A favorite pungent salad. Sow thickly at frequent intervals, to keep up a 
succession, as itsoon runs to seed. 
Extra Curled—Very fine. Pkt.,5c; 0z..10c; 41b., 15¢; 1 Vb... 45 
Upland Cress—(Barbarea Vulgaris)—This vegetable in many respects 
resembles the Water Cress, having the same agreeable and highly 
prized flayor. Sow the seedin April or May in this latitude, in rows 
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Cress—Water—A well known aquatic plant to be found growing in 
great abundance along the margin of running streams and ponds. 
It has a very pleasant pungent taste. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 30c; 4 1b., $1.00; 1 Ib. 
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