Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Vegetable Seeds for 1918 



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Pkl}t.,Ozs. and H Lf>s. Delivered 

 Free — Everywhere 



Celery 



Parcel Post Rales 

 See Page 5 



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 rolhng or pressing in the seed, the 

 result will be more satisfactory than when only covered. Cut the tops off once or twice bel ore 

 planting out to make them stocky. When the plants are .') or ti inches high, transplant the dwarf 

 varieties 3 feet and the taller sort 4 feet between the rows; plant (i inches apart in the rows. </ulti- 

 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 with 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 employed now for protecting it is by covering the tops of the banks with 

 waterproof felt paper. 



Bolgiano's French Golden Self-Blanching Celery 



/( is used ExcUisii'eiy hv Ihe Largest and Most Experienced Celery Growers and annually prndmes 

 Enormous Projits. This is the jinest slock in the world. Stands shipment better than any oilier. 



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 

 refu.sed 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 ship. Try our 

 stock; YOUR PRAISKS 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 19.) Pkt. 10c. J4 Oz. 2.5c. V^ Oz. 

 Ar»:. Oz. 7,5c. M Lb. $2.75. i^ Lb. $5.00. Lb. ,$10.00. Po.stpaid. 



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 Ls in condition for use early in the Fall. Pkts. M and 10c. '2 Oz. 25c. Oz. 50c. H Lb. 

 $1.40. 32 Lb. $2.75. Lb. $5.00. 



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

 markets and home use. (Specialty, see page 19.) Pkt. 10<^ J2 Oz. 20c. Oz. 35c. 2 Ozs. 6.5c. 

 li Lb. $1.25. '2 Lb. $2.25. Lb. $4.00. 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. }2 Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 

 2 Ozs. 5.5c. M Lb. $1.00. '2 Lb. $2.00. Lb. $3..50. Postpaid. 



Bolgiano's New Victory Celery 



Produced a Fine Crop — The Dryest Season in Florida 



On June i6. 1916. Mr. Otto Gottfried, of Manatee Co.. Fla.. wrote: "In 

 regard to Bolgiano's French Golden Self-Blanching Celery Seed, will say that we 

 have passed through the dryest season I have ever experienced in Florida. I grew 

 mv crop ivilhoul irrigation, and under the hot and dry weather conditions was 

 agreeably surprised at the results. Had a good crop and none of my Celery sold 

 for less than fS.OO in the Hichmond ( Va.) market and averaged #.?.?,') in the 

 (Charlotte (/V. C.) market. I shipped every day through the whole season from 

 January 1st to May l!ith. not slopping fur gluts. Under the weather conditions 

 this season I expected to lose heavy by the Celery going to seed, but did not find one 

 plant in that condition." 



Best Crop He Ever Had — 1,300 Crates Per Acre 



Mr. W. A. Pitts, Jr.. of Orange Co., Fla., wrote as follows: "I planted 

 your Golden Self-Blanching Celery Seed last season and am now cutting the best 

 crop I ever made, about 1,300 crates per acre, and I want the price of It pounds of 

 the same stock of seed." 



Best in Forty Years 

 On December 15th, Mr. Chas. A. 

 Freund, of Baltimore Co., Md., 

 ■ivrole: "The Golden Self-Blanch- 

 ing Celery seed I bought from you is 

 certainly the finest I have ever had 

 and I have been in business for forty 

 years. Do not fail to save me some 

 seed for next year." 



81. New Victcry Solid French Crown. The Very Best Winter Keep- 

 ing Celery. (Specialty, see page 19.) Pkts. 5c and 10c. ' 2 Oz. 20c. Oz. 3.5c. 

 2 Ozs. 6.5c. I4 Lb. $1.25. i-z Lb. $2.25. Lb. .$4.00. 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 logelher, or by 

 drawing the soil firmly against the plant with the hand and ii'peat.ing the 

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

 blanching is completed. Pkts. .5c and 10c. ' .; Oz. 20c. Oz. 30c. 2 Ozs. 

 5.5c. M Lb. $1.00. 1 2 Lb. $2.00. Lb. $3.50. ' 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. j| Oz. 15c. Oz. 25c. M Lb. 90c. Lb. 

 $3.00. Postpaid. 



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

 excellent flavor, with a beautiful Golden Heart. Pkts. 5c and 10c. }4 Oz- 

 15c. Oz. 25c. }i Lb. 90c. Lb. $3.00. Postpaid. 



79. The Pearl Le Grand Celery. Keeps in perfect condition over Win- 

 ter and after other sorts are gone. Its large golden heart has a rich nutty 

 flavor. Pkts. .5c and 10c. Oz. 2.5c. I4 Lb. 90c. Lb. .$3.00. 



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 Giant Golden Heart, which excels for larger size, 

 solidity and keeping quality. Pkts. .5c and 10c. Oz. 30c. 2 Ozs. 55c. J4 

 Lb. $1.00. 1 2 Lb. $2.00. Lh. ,$3.50. Postpaid. 



1 Ounce will sow 20 square feet, C^c\Yn ^ulurl Mache — Macha o Vaierianilla 

 6 pounds ivill sow an acre V.^UI11 OCtldU gitrthaala 



Culture. Sow during August or early in September, in drills H 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. 10c. 14 Lb. 25c. Lb. 75c. 



d*PS< Cresson — Berro o Mastuerzo — iKrrffo. Culture, 



K^l CSS every 2 weeks. It should be cut often and will continue to grow. 



Sow curled or pepper grass thickly, in shallow drills. 

 It is useful for salad and for garnishing. 



New Giant French Celariac 



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. 40c. ]i Lb. 75c. Lb. $2.50. Postpaid. 



521. Fine Curled or Pepper Grass. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. % Lb. 20c. Lb. 6.5c. 



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. 2.5c. 2 Ozs. 40c. I4 Lb. 75c. Lb. $2.,50. Postpaid. 



83. Large, Smooth Prague Celeriac. \ 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. 

 li Lb. 60c. Lb. $2.00. Postpaid. 



Large German Corn Salad 



