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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



CELERY. 



CUZiTURi:. — The seed is usually sown from June to August and again in the fall. 

 Sow the seed in a bed, cover with canvas to prevent the heat from injuring the young 

 plants. As soon as the plants are about 3 inches high, transplant and firm well. Keep 

 the seed bed moist to insure germination and vigorous growth. The plants should be 

 ready to set out in October, set the plants 10 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. Work 

 up between rows and draw soil around the plants from time to time. To bleach cover 

 to their very tips when they will be ready for use soon after. Requires 5 to 6 months 

 to produce the crop. One ounce for 3,000 plants, V^ lb. will plant an acre. 



Golden Self-Blanclimg-. 



GOIiDEST Si:i.F-BI.ANCHING. — (French 

 Grown.) — A French variety of the best 

 quality. The heart is solid, very tender, 

 of a beautiful yellow -color; the ribs brittle 

 and of a delicious flavor. Cannot be too 

 highly recommended. Packet, 10c. ; % oz., 

 60c.; 1 oz., $1.00; 1/4 lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00, 

 postpaid. 



CSIiBRIAC, TURITIF-BOOTSD CZ:i>- 

 ERY. — This vegetable is very popular and 

 is grown exclusively for its roots, which 

 are turnip-shaped, very smooth, tender and 

 marrow-like. The roots are cooked and 

 sliced; or, used with vinegar, they make 

 an excellent salad; are also used for flavor- 

 ing meats and soups. Packet, 10c. ; oz., 

 25c.; ^ lb., 75c., postpaid. 



CrIANT PASCAL.— It is of a flne nutty 

 flavor; grows about two feet high; the 

 stalks are very broad, thick and crisp, 

 entirely stringless; the width and thickness 

 of the stalks are distinct features of this 

 kind. It bleaches with but little "earth- 

 ing up" in five or six days, Packet, 10c.; 

 oz., 35c.; V4 11}'> $1*00; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



Larg-e White Plume. 



IiABGE W^HITE PZ.UME. — A handsome 

 thick ribbed variety, of yellowish white 

 color and very crisp and tender. It is 

 easily bleached, requiring but little earth- 

 ing up, as the stalk, portions of the inner 

 leaves and heart are white naturally. 

 Packet, lOc; oz., 35c.; H lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, 

 postpaid. 



CEZiESY POK SOUP. — This is sown 

 broadcast in the Fall and Spring, to be 

 used for seasoning the same as Parsley. 

 Packet, 10c. ; oz., 25c.; ^ lb., 75c., postpaid. 



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