For the Southern States. 
Half Long Lue. Thisis a new variety from France. It is as 
early as any previously mentioned, but stump rooted and larger. It 
is very smooth and of a fine color. 
Improved Long Orange. This is an old variety, roots long 
and of deep orange color. It is not much cultivated in this section, 
and the flavor is not so fine as that of the two preceding kinds. Valu- 
able for field culture. 
Long Red, without core. A new variety from France, which is 
of cylindrical shape, very smooth, bright searlet color, and of fine fla- 
vor; has no heart or core. It isnot quite so early as the Half Long, 
but more productive. Consider it a first class variety for the table, 
and one that will come into general cultivation when better known. 
St. Valerie. A new variety from France, bright red in color; a 
little larger and longer than the Half ong French, and stronger in the 
leaves. Thisis one of the finest carrots; and will take the place of the 
Half Long in the course of time. It is very smooth. 
CELERY. 
CELERi (Fr.), SELLERTE (Ger.), Apro (Sp.). 
LARGE WHITE SOLID. DWARF LARGE RIBBED. (NEW.) 
SANDRINGHAM’S DwarF WHITE. | CUTTING. 
TURNIP- ROOTED. 
Sow in May and June forearly “N 
transplanting, andin Augustand 
September for alater crop. $8 
thinly and shade during the hot S 
months. Transplant, when the oe ~ 
plants are six inches high, into =. AN NZ 
trenches about four inches deep, Mh a * 
nine wide, and two and a halfs 
feet apart, made very rich by 
digging inrotten manure. Plants 
should be from six to eight inches 
apart. When planted out during 
the hot months, the trenches 
require to be shaded, which 
is generally done by spread- 
ing cotton cloth over them; 
lantanais will answer the same 
purpose. Celery requires plenty 
of moisture, and watering. with 
soapsuds, or liquid manure, will 
benefit the plants a great deal. 
When tall enough it should be 
earthed up to blanch to make it 
fit for the table. . 
Large White Solid is the 
variety mostly grown. Is white, 
solid and erisp. 
Sandringham Dwarf 
White. This is a new variety 
of excellent quality, somewhat 
Large White Solid 
