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Chinese Cabbage 



130 Pe-Tsai 



Intermediate size (75 days) 



Heads grow 10 to 12 in. 

 tall. The heart is well 

 blanched, tender, juicy, 

 and of an agreeably pun- 

 gent flavor. Hot weather 

 can prevent tight head- 

 ing, but the leaves are as 

 useful as ever. 



Pkt. 100; V 2 oz. 250; oz. 450. 



Culture: One of the most delicious of the heading type vegetables. 

 Plant outdoors in early spring and again about 10 weeks before 

 frost. The fall crop is generally best. Sow seed >< in. deep and thin 

 plants to stand 12 in. apart. May be transplanted, but heads better 

 if started in its permanent position. A packet plants 25 ft., an ounce 

 200 ft. 



138 Wong Bok 



Dwarf, thick heads (75 days) 



Heads grow 8 to 10 in. 

 tall, chunky, thick, and 

 succulent. Hearts may be 

 served as individual sal- 

 ads. The flavor is a taste 

 thrill, with a crispness of 

 midribs as tempting as 

 celery. 



Pkt. 100; V 2 oz. 300; oz. 550. 



182 Giant Pascal * 



Also known as Winter King (140 days) 



Stalks are thick, solid, entirely stringless, brittle, and of a rich, 

 nutty flavor. Leaves are upright, short and dark green. When 

 properly blanched, the stalks are a beautiful yellowish white. 

 They are very broad and quite prominently ribbed, without, 

 however, showing any signs of fiber. Giant Pascal is easy to grow, 

 reasonably quick to blanch, and if properly stored can be kept 

 throughout the winter. The favorite winter celery, following 

 along in perfect succession after Golden Plume. 



Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 500; oz. 900; 1/4 lb. $2.85. 



129 Chihli — 



Tall, slender heads (70 days) 



Long, pointed, extra firm, solid heads, 

 pure white inside and of the finest flavor. 

 The leaves are broad, smooth, and 

 fringed at the edge. When fully matured, 

 heads often measure 18 in. tall and iyi 

 to 4 in. thick. Very reliable header, and 

 a creditable addition to any garden. The 

 many uses to which Chinese Cabbage 

 may be put — boiling, salads, cole_slaw, 

 etc. — make it one of the most versatile 

 and most likable vegetables. 



Pkt. 100; I/j oz. 300; oz. 550. 



_J Celery 



176 Golden Flume & 



Early maturing, blight resistant (115 days) 



A perfected type developed from the famous Golden Self-Blanch- 

 ing. Plants are semi-dwarf, but have taller, thicker stalks than 

 Golden Self-Blanching. The creamy hearts are very large and 

 tightly folded. When blanched, the stalks are an attractive light 

 golden yellow. The flavor is rich and pleasing. Quite resistant to 

 blight. It's the favorite celery in the United States, since it com- 

 bines great tolerance to varying soil and weather conditions with 

 exceptionally fine eating quality. 



' Pkt. 100; l/ 2 oz. 550; oz. 950; >/ 4 lb. $3.00. 



Cultural Suggestions: For earliest celery, sow the 

 seed thinly in the house cr hotbed in February or 

 early March. For a late crop for fall use or winter 

 storing, sow the seed in frames or a specially pre- 

 pared seedbed in the open ground as early in the 

 spring as the soil can be worked up into a loose 

 condition. Cover seed, with no more than )/i in. of 

 fine soil. Keep evenly and moderately moist until 

 the seeds sprout, which usually requires two weeks. 

 Set plants 6 to 8 in. apart in single rows 4 ft. apart 

 or double rows 1 ft. apart, allowing 4 ft. of space 

 between each double row. Celery requires rich, 

 well-manured soil and plenty of moisture for best 

 results. It does especially well on muck soil. A 

 packet of seed will provide about 400 plants; one oz, 

 about 7,500 plants; X lb. for an acre. 



175 Golden Self-Blanching 



American grown from French strain (115 days) 



Very popular because of its earliness and 

 self-blanching quality. The plants grow 18 

 to 20 in. tall and form thick, solid stalks 

 which readily blanch to a beautiful waxen 

 yellow. Crisp, free from strings, and of a 

 rich, nutty, delightfully sweet flavor. 



Pkt. 150; V 2 oz. 700; oz. $1.30; V 4 lb. $4.00. 



177 Emperor or Fordhook 



Best flavored celery. Large heart (130 days) 



Stalks are always brittle, stringless, and 

 blanch to a fine, silvery white. Delicious 

 flavor. Hearts are large and tightly folded. 

 Plants are stocky, dwarf, IS to 18 in. high, 

 and therefore easily blanched. Excellent for 

 fall use; one of the best for winter storage. 



Pkt. 150; l/ 2 oz. 700; oz. $1.30; V 4 lb. $4.00. 



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Cress J Celtuce 



188 Giant Prague 



Turnip-rooted or knob celery (120 days) 



The roots grow about 2 in. across and 

 are as firm and flavorful as celery 

 H£j£T f 7 nearts - Often used 

 in soups and dress- 

 ings where it is con- 

 sidered superior to 

 celery in flavor and 

 consistency. 

 . Culture like cel- 

 £/ ery except that 

 it is much easier, 

 ga since no blanch- 

 jjjjj ing is necessary, 

 ■loots may be 

 stored for winter 

 use. pk t . i5^. 



y 2 oz. 500; 



OZ. 90s;. 



Begin plantings in early spring. Sow 

 thinly in rows IK ft. apart; cover seed 

 X in. deep. 



240 Upland Cress 



(50 days) Resembles Water Cress 

 except that it is planted on dry 

 land and is extremely easy to 

 grow. More pungent and stronger 

 flavored than Extra Curled Cress, 

 it has the advantage of standing 

 all summer without going to seed. 

 Plant in spring and late summer. 



Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 250; oz. 450. 



238 Extra Curled 



(40 days) Looks like parsley, and 

 makes a fine garnish as well as a 

 peppery addition to many dishes. 

 Grows rapidly. Sow very early in 

 spring, plant successions until mid- 

 May, and again beginning in 



August. Pkt. 150; V 2 oz. 300; oz. 550. 



192 Celtuce 



New vegetable (90 days) 



Celtuce grows like let- 

 tuce. The young leaves 

 produce lettuce and the 

 immature seed stalk is a 

 delicacy with a flavor and 

 texture that no other veg- 

 etable combines. Cut the 

 stalk when it is 12 to 18 

 in. tall. Be sure to peel off 

 all the woody section on 

 the outer edge. The inner 

 portion is pale green, 

 juicy, and crisp. {Photo 

 shows cross section.) It is 

 delicious served raw or 

 boiled and served with 

 cream dressing or butter. 

 Sowearly in the spring, and 

 thin to stand 12 in. apart. 



Pkt. 150; V4 oz. 300; 

 ] / 2 oz. 550; oz. $1.00. 



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