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 hed 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 well en- 
riched 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 be- 
tween the leaves. Repeat this process every few days until only the 
tops of the leaves are visible. Do not disturb the plants while they 
are wet or the soil is damp as this is.liable to result in injury from rust. 
Whit Pl A very popular market variety, being very early, easily 
ite ume blanched and of handsome 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; %4 
Ib., 75e; Ib., $2.50. 
- (Originator’s Stock). This is 
French Golden Yellow Self-Blanching {O7'2inater's: Stock). - This is 
use, being ready for use as early as any other variety and much supe- 
rior 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 mature 
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 stalks are solid, crisp, tender, free from strings and of a 
fine nutty flavor. A favorite with both large and small growers. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 75c; %4 Ib.. $2.50; Ib., $9.00. 
5 te) (American Grown Seed). An early sort, of very 
Golden Self-Blanching compact growth, with thick, solid, heavily 
ribbed stalks which are very easily blanched to a clear waxen yellow. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25e; %4 lb., 75e; Ib., $2.50. 
) . Somewhat similar to French Golden Self- 
Silver Self-Blanching Blanching in habit of growth but resembling 
White Plume in color. 
1 High in quality, very brittle and free from 
strings. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35e; 14 Ib., %5e; Ib., $2.50. 
Two weeks later than Golden Self-Blanching. Blanches 
Easy Bleacher readily and is a great favorite with Southern growers 
who usually plant a full crop of this one sort. Vigorous in growth and 
a splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $3.50. 
: 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 large and it blanches well. Pkt., 5e; 
0Z., Bees Y% Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
= 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 
12 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
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French Golden Self-Blanching Celery. 
CELERY PLANTS 
All:Leading Varieties 
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SPE NE LS as 
Ready During July and August 
See Page 33 
USE A 
FELINS VEGETABLE TYING MACHINE 
Described on Page 52. 
Corn Salad 
1 ounce will sow 20 square feet; 6 lbs. to the acre. 
A vegetable used as a salad. It is sown 
Ackersalad in the opening of spring in rows 1 ft. apart, 
and is fit to use in 6 or 8 weeks from sowing. If wanted 
in early spring, sow in September; cover with straw 
as soon as cold weather sets in. Can be grown in cold 
covered with straw mats or shutters, and used 
Large Seeded German, %4 
frames, 
any time during the winter. 
Ib., 25¢; Ib., 75e. 
Pop Corn 
2 C The most popular variety. 
White Rice grains are pointed and set 
small cob. 10¢ per Ib. 
Queen’s Golden Yellow 
10c per Ib. 
The pearly white 
closely on a 
perfectly white, and 
very large flakes. 
It pops 
produces 
it as worthy of the first place as a late Celery. Pkt., 
5e; oz., 25ce; % Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. 
A large sized, vigorous growing variety; 
Kalamazoo stalks white, round and distinctly ribbed; 
very crisp, perfectly solid and of superior flavor; ma- 
tures a- little earlier than Giant Pascal. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
20c; % Ib., 50e; Ib., $1.50. 
Very high flavored; perfectly stringless. 
Sweet Nut O27" eses°3, Ih Gees we. '$2.50. 
For many years the most popular sort. 
Boston Market It is a vigorous grower, and very 
branching and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5¢; 0oz., 20c; 
% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. ules ant 
A distinct variety of sturdy dwar abit. 
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 ex- 
ceedingly showy and desirable for either market or pri- 
vate use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. 
C | bi An exceptionally fine, early variety, which 
olumbDIa 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., 5c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 
60c; lb., $2.00, 
The stalks are 
e A superior keeping sort. 
Giant Pascal very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich 
nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly, and 
retains its freshness a long time. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25e; 
% Ib., %5e; Ib., $2.50. 
