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J. Bolgiano & Son, Seedsmen, Baltimore, Md. 



Pkls., 



Ozs. and Y Lbs. Delivered 

 Free — Every where 



Celery 



Parcel Post Rales 

 See Page 2 



Bolgiano's New Victory Celery 



Bolgiano's French Grown Golden Self-Blanching Celery Fine Stock 



On October lb, 1918. A. A. Kelly, of Bridge Co., Wash., wrote: "We are 

 now marketing our French Grown Golden Self-Blanching Celery grown from 

 Bolgiano's seed, which is very fine slock. We fust weighed one stalk trimmed 

 ready for market and it weighed 6 pounds. They average 32 pounds to the dozen. 

 The season was normal and we have had no frost to date. 

 Splendid Success 



On January 17. 1918. Malvin A. Hill, of Carrol Co.' Md.. ivrote:U"I have 

 had splendid success with your Sweet Nut and Self-Blanching Celery, rl think 

 these two kinds are fine. I have tried several other kinds, but think these two 

 have done the best for me." 



Finest Crop We Have Ever Had 



On September ft, 1918. G. W. Hale, of Rockingham Co.. 1 Va., wrote: "I wish 

 to say that the Golden Self-Blanching Celery we bought from you last year produced 

 the finest crop of plants we have ever had. The Celery is even and measures from 

 12 inches to 18 inches high." 



Culture. One ounce will produce about twenty-five hundred plants and sow about two 

 hundred feet of row. Sow the last of March or early in April, in an open border, in rich mellow 

 ground in shallow drills, watering freely in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed, the 

 result will be more satisfactory than when only covered. Gut the tops off once or twice before 

 planting out, to make them stocky. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches high, transplant the dwarf 

 varieties 3 feet and the taller sort 4 feet between the rows; plant 6 inches apart in the rows. Culti- 

 vate well and when large enough, blanch by earthing up. The first operation is that of "handling," 

 generally done by the beginning of September. After the soil has been drawn up wi th the hoe. it 

 is drawn around each plant by hand to keep the leaves firm in upright position and prevent spread- 

 ing. When plants have become "set" in an upright position and the Celery is wanted for early 

 use, they should be "banked." This is done by throwing the soil up as close to the plants as 

 possible with a plow and finishing it with a spade, bringing the earth nearly up to the tops of the 

 plants. The method enployed now for protecting it is by covering the tops of the banks with 

 waterproof felt paper. 



Bolgiano's French Golden Self-Blanching Celery 



It is used Exclusively by the Largest and Most Experienced Celery Growers and annually produces 

 Enormous Profits. This is the finest slock in the world. Stands shipment belter than any other. 

 71. While you can readily afford to put your whole crop in our stock of this most valuable 

 Celery, you cannot afford to let this year go by without growing some of it. We have positively 

 refused to sell any Self-Blanching Celery Seed except this stock. The Celery it produces will not 

 only ship well but will bring the highest market prices. It will create a new price for you; your 

 commission man can get outside figures for it, and he will sell quickly all you can sh ; p. Try our 

 stock; YOUR PRAISES will be louder than ours. Perfect, solid, crisp, vigorous stalks; thrifty, 

 compact growth, self -blanching to a very remarkable degree; even the outer ribs become a hand- 

 some, fresh, clean, yellowish color, with a heart that is large and solid, of a beautiful rich, golden- 

 yellow color. It never becomes stringy or pethy. To fully appreciate its beauty and attractions, 

 it must be seen. Many customers place their orders with us six months before planting time in 

 order to be sure of this stock of seed. (Specialty, see page 2S.) Pkt. 10c. Y Oz. 25c. Y Oz. 

 50c. Oz. 90c. M Lb. $2.75. Yi Lb. $5.15. Lb. $10.00. Postpaid. 



395. Golden Self-Blanching. (American-Grown Seed.) An early sort, requiring but 

 little labor to blanch. Heart rich golden-yellow, with light yellowish-green outer leaves. This 

 Celery is in condition for use early in the Fall. Pkts 5c and 10c. H Oz. 25c. Oz. 50c. Y Lb. 

 S1.40. y 2 Lb. $2.65. Lb. $5.00. 



76. Sweet Nut Celery. Most delicious Celery grown. We recommend it for nearby 

 markets and home use. (Specialty, see page 28.) Pkt. 10c. Y Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 2 Ozs. 55c. 

 Y Lb. $1.00. Yi Lb. $1.90. Lb. S3.50. Postpaid. 



73. Giant Pascal Celery. This is a large, solid, excellent sort. It blanches very quickly 

 to a beautiful, yellowish-white color, is very solid and crisp, and a fine nutty flavor. Stalks grow 

 broad and thick, a single branch making a large bunch. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Yi Oz. 15c. Oz. 25c. 

 2 Ozs. 45c. Y, Lb. 75c. Yi Lb. $1.35. Lb. $2.50. Postpaid. 



81. New Victory Solid French Grown. The Very Best Winter Keep- 

 ing Celery. (Specialty, see page 28.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. Yi Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 

 2 Ozs. 55c. M Lb. $1.00. Y 2 Lb. $1.90. Lb. $3.50. Postpaid. 



72. Perfected White Plume Celery. Is the most extensively used 

 on account of its extreme earliness. Its stalks and portions of its inner leaves 

 and heart are white naturally. By simply tying the plant together, or by 

 drawing the soil firmly against the plant with the hand and repeating the 

 operation to hold the soil already against the plant in position, the work of 

 blanching is completed. Pkts. 5c and 10c. }i Oz. 15c. Oz. 30c. 2 Ozs. 

 55c. Y Lb. 85c. Y Lb. $1.60. Lb. $3.00. Postpaid. 



75. New Winter Queen Celery. (Pedigree Stock.) A good keeper 

 and beautiful in appearance. Ribs perfectly solid, crisp and of a delicious, 

 nutty flavor. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 20c. M Lb. 60c. Y2 Lb. $1.10. Lb. 

 $2.00. Postpaid. 



74. Dwarf Golden Heart Celery. Is crisp, solid, handsome and most 

 excellent flavor, with a beautiful Golden Heart. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 20c. 

 Yi Lb. 60c. Lb. $2.00. Postpaid. 

 79. The Pearl Le Grand Celery. Keeps in perfect condition over Winter and after other sorts are gone. 

 Its large golden heart has a rich nutty flavor. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 25c. Y Lb. 75c. Lb. $2.50. 



78. Giant Golden Heart Celery. A gardener found in his Dwarf Golden Heart a few plants of larger growth. 

 A careful selection made for many years resulted in the Golden Giant Heart, which excels for larger size, solidity and 

 keeping quality. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 20c. 2 Ozs. 35c. M Lb. 60c. Yi Lb. $1.10. Lb. $2.00. Postpaid. 

 Celery Seed for Flavoring (Soup Celery). Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 15c. Y Lb. 40c. Lb. $1.25. 



1 Ounce will sow 20 sguare feet, 

 6 pounds will sow an acre 



Corn Salad 



Mache — Macha o Vaierianilla 

 S'trrhaala 



Culture. Sow during August or early in September, in drills Y inch deep and 6 inches apart. If the weather 

 is dry when the seed is sown tread it lightly to insure germination. Keep down weeds with hoe. Just before the 

 Winter, cover thinly with straw or leaves. 



24. Large German Corn Salad. Used as a salad and for garnishing. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. Y Lb- 40c. Lb. $1.25. 



Cress 



New Giant French Celeriac 



Cresson — Berro o Masluerzo — SCrrffn. Culture. Sow curled or pepper grass thickly, in shallow drills, 

 every 2 weeks. It should be cut often and will continue to grow. It is useful for salad and for garnishing. 



520. True Water Cress. Should be sown in damp soil; or if a stream of water can be utilized, they would be 

 much finer. They will thrive well in damp hotbeds. Rightly managed, their culture is very profitable. To obtain 

 early salad it is a good plan to sow with Water Cress Seed a strip 4 inches wide on the upper margin of the hotbed, 

 inside the frame, where it is always cool. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 25c. 2 Ozs. 45c. Y Lb. 75c. Lb. $2.50. Postpaid. 



521. Fine Curled or Pepper Grass. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. M Lb. 20c. Lb. 65c. 



Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery 



Culture for Root Celery. Sow the seed at the same season and 

 give the same treatment as Celery. Transplant the young plants to 

 moist, rich soil in rows 2 feet apart and 6 inches apart in the rows. 



139. Giant French Celeriac. There is not a single item of 

 interest in the growing and developing of seeds that we pass by without 

 most thoroughly investigating and testing to see if there is something 

 of value to our customers. To prove our watchfulness, we are here 

 introducing the Giant French Celeriac. Many thought the Celeriac 

 which the Market Gardeners have had for years was good enough, but 

 we are always on the alert for something better and are rewarded for 

 our pains by being able to offer this splendid Celeriac. Pkts. 5c and 

 10c. Oz. 25c. 2 Ozs. 45c. M Lb. 75c. Lb. $2.50. Postpaid. 



83. Large, Smooth Prague Celeriac. A large Celery flavored 

 root used extensively for flavoring soups, pickles, etc.; also relished 

 sliced as a salad with pepper and vinegar. It is also used to flavor 

 chicken and potato salad. Pkts. 5c and 10c. Oz. 20c. 2 Ozs. 35c. 

 Yi Lb. 60c. Y 2 Lb. $1.10. Lb. $2.00. Postpaid. 



Large German Corn Salad 



