FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 39 
color ; preferable to the White Solid, and Dwarf Large Ribbed. This kind 
one of the best kinds ever introduced. was brought here several years ago from 
Celeriac or Turnip-Rooted Cel- B rance. It is short, but very thick- 
ery, is very popular in some parts of ribbed, solid and of fine flavor. The 
Europe, but hardly cultivated here. It best dwarf variety for this section. 
should be sown in the fall of the year, Celery for Soup. This is sown in 
and transplanted six inches apart, in | thespring of the year, broad-cast, to be 
rows one foot apart. When the roots | used for seasoning, the same as Parsley. 
have obtained a good size, they are zy Y 
boiled, seraped off, sliced and dressed 
with vinegar, etc., as a salad. 
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Dwarf, Large Ribbed Celery. Laige White Solid Celery. 
CHERVIL. 
CERFEUIL (Fr.), KERBELKRAUT (Ger.) 
An aromatic plant, used a good deal for seasoning, especially in oyster soup, 
and is often cut between Lettuce when served asa salad. In the North this vege- 
table is very little known, but in this section there is hardly a garden where it is 
not found. Sow broad-cast during fall for winter and spring, and in January and 
February for summer use. 
COLLARDS. 
A kind of cabbage which does not head, but the leaves are used the same as 
other cabbage. Not so popular as in former years, and very little planted in this 
Vicinity. 
