12 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
French Golden Self-Blanching Celery. 
(American Grown Seedi. 
Golden Self -Blanching, An early sort, of very com- 
pact growth, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which are very 
easily blanched to a clear waxen yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 
14 Ib., 90c; Ib., $3.00. 
* D Somewhat similar to French 
Silver Self-Blanching Golden seit Blanching in habit 
of growth but resembling White Plume in color. High in quality, 
very brittle and free from strings. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., 
GELERY PEANTS 
All Leading Varieties 
Ready During July and August 
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FELINS VEGETABLE TYING MACHINE 
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CORN SALAD 
1 ounce will sow 20 square feet; 6 Ibs. to the acre. 
Ackersalad A vegetable used as a salad. It is sown in 
the opening of spring in rows 1 foot apart, 
and is fit to use in 6 or 8 weeks from sowing. If wanted in early 
spring, sow in September; ccver with straw as soon as cold weather 
sets in. Can be grown in cold frames, covered with straw mats 
or shutters, and used any time during the winter. Large Seeded 
Dutch 4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. 
POP CORN 
The most popular variety. The pearly white 
grains are pointed and set closely on a small 
White Rice 
cob. 10c per lb. 
Queen’s Golden Yellow 
flakes, 10c per lb. 
It pops perfectly white, 
and produces very large 
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
CELERY 
1 ounce to 1,000 plants. 
Celery seed is very slow to germinate and therefore should be 
started indoors in boxes from February to April or sown out of 
doors in a finely prepared seed bed during April. See that the 
seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost 
wet until the seeds germinate. When the plants are about two 
inches high thin out and transplant to a distance of two or three 
inches apart each way. These must be kept entirely free from 
weeds and when they are four inches high the tops may be cut 
off so that the plants will grow more stocky. The plants are 
usually set out in the permanent bed when five inches high and 
it is usually best to do this during July or the first of August. In 
some sections best results are obtained by transplanting in June 
The permanent beds should be thoroughly prepared and wel 
enriched with rotted manure, which should be spaded in deeply 
the rows being spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. Cut off some of the root 
and set the plants 8 to 12 inches apart in the rows, firming the soil 
tightly, and cultivate them frequently for a period of six weeks. 
Celery needs plenty of moisture. 
When the plants are nearly full grown they should be blanched - 
This is done by drawing the soil closely about the plants to about 
two-thirds of their height, being careful not to allow any of the 
earth to fall between the leaves. Repeat this process every few 
days until only the top of the leaves are visible. Do not disturb 
the plants while they are wet or the soil is damp as this is liable 
1° result in injury from rust. 
Golden Plume This new strain of Golden Self-Blanch- 
ing has been pronounced by authorities 
to be the best of all the early varieties. It matures two or three 
weeks earlier than any other sort, blanches more quickly and shows 
less tendency to blight or crown-rot. Digunctlgslaxces and ranker 
in growth than Golden Self-Blanching; more plainly ribbed and 
does not grow hollow. The crisp, tender stalks are very broad 
and the large full plumed centers are displayed to adyantage. 
Combining the assets of earliness, finest qulaity and appearance 
Golden Plume offers a splendid opportunity to Market Gardeners. 
Celery Growers in New York and New Jersey have met with tre- 
mendous success using this variety. Pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 90c.; 
1 oz., $3.00; 14 Ib., $10.00. 
White Plume A very popular market variety, being 
very early, easily blanched and of hand- 
some appearance. The leaves are light, bright green and the flesh 
is a beautiful silvery-white color. Not as good a keeper as French 
Golden Self-Blanching. Oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.50. 
French Golden Yellow Self-Blanching 
(Originator’s Stock). This is the standard celery for early use, 
being ready for use very early, and much superior to other varie- 
ties in a great many respects. Our strain of this very popular sort 
cannot be excelled in quality or appearance. The plants are of 
medium size, compact and stocky, with yellowish green foliage. 
As they r ature the inner leaves and stems turn to a beautiful golden 
yellow, which adds much to their appearance and makes the work 
of blanching much easier. The Ae are solid, crisp, tender, free 
from strings and of a fine nutty flavor. A favorite with both large 
and small growers. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c; 14 lb., $2.75; Ib., $10.00. 
Easy Bleacher Two weeks later than Golden Self-Blanch- 
ing. Blanches readily and is a great 
favorite with Southern growers who usuaily plant a full crop of 
this one sort. Vigorous in growth and a splendid keeper. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $3.50. 
* p Of medium height, an excellent winter 
Winter Queen keeping sort, producing thick creamy 
white stalks which are broad, very solid and crisp. The hearts are 
eee. and it blanches well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; Ib. 
1.75. 
’ : This variety has a very strong 
Evans’ New Triumph and vigorous plant, with very 
large but crisp, brittle, tender and fine-flavored stalks. It is late 
and requires the whole season to develop, but will keep longer 
than other sorts. We recommend it as worthy of the first place 
as a late Celery. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 
Golden Heart It is solid, and an excellent keeper, and 
of fine nutty flavor. When blanched, the heart, which is large 
and full, is of a light yellow, making it exceedingly showy and 
desirable for either market or private use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
14 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. : 
A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf habit. 
* An exceptionally fine, early variety, which 
Columbia for size and shape is unsurpassed. The plant 
is of medium height, but very stocky, foliage is a light shade of 
green with yellow tinge, and the stalks are thick, almost round, 
and resemble Giant Pascal in shape, but are of a rich, yellow color, 
similar to the well-known Golden Self-Blanching, which it resembles 
very much when trimmed and bunched. It matures-early, and its 
exceedingly fine flavor and crispness will please even the most 
critical. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib.. 50c; Ib., $1.75. 
* A superior keeping sort. The stalks are 
Giant Pascal very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich 
nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly, and reta ns its 
freshness a long time. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; Ib., $2.50. 
