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NEW CELERY, No. 48.— THE PEKLE LE GRAND. 

 Offered for sale last season for the first time. The very 

 best winter celerv. Pkt., 15c.; oz., ioc; J^ lb., SI. 2.5; 

 lb., $4.50. (See Novelties, page 10.) 



WHAT OTHERS SAY OF THE PERLE LE GRAND. 



S. Edwakds, New Lebanon, Ohio, Nov. 1.3, 1S93, writes: 

 " I have grown nearly all varieties of celery, and can truly 

 say that your Perle Le Grand is in the lead. It is all and 

 even more than you claim for it." 



Henry Reynolds, Piper, 111., writes: " I can with safety 

 pronounce youreelery, Perle LeGrand, the best I have raised 

 in twenty years' experience as a grower of celery. It is rich- 

 est in good stalks, and in delicious nutty flavor surpasses all 

 others." 



W. A. Mttsson, Mogadore, O., writes: " I cannot speak in 

 too high praise of your new celery, Perle Le Grand. It is the 

 finest ever seen in the markets here ; the wonder of everj'- 

 body." 



J. H. NoLDiXG, South Millville, N. J., writes: "The new 

 celery, Perle Le Grand, is a perfect wonder. I had celery in 

 July, and bleached well at that. I raised celery in England 

 from 18-10 to 1854, and from then until now in America, but I 

 never saw, not even in the cold climate of England, any that 

 equals this new variety of yours." 



DILKS' MANY HEARTED. This fine new celery was 

 originated by Mr. Geo. Dilks, a noted Philadelphia market 

 gardener, from one stalk found growing in a field of Golden 

 Dwarf in 1884. It is very distinct in appearance, being much 

 stouter, thicker, and heavier near the root than any other 

 variety. We have seen four stalks in a bunch weigh thirteen 

 and a quarter pounds, and entirely cover the top of an ordi- 

 nary flour barreL It is a splendid keeper, having for a few 

 years past been sold in our markets as late as Jlay, after 

 Golden Dwarf and other varieties were done. Pkt., 10c.; 

 oz., 30c.; % lb., 90c.; lb., S3.25. 



GOLDEN HEART DTVARF. This distinct variety is the 

 Tnost popular old variety among market gardeners. It is entirely 

 solid, an excellent keeper and of ^?ie, nutty flavor. In size and 

 habit of growth it is much the same as Half-Dwarf White 

 kinds, except when blanched, the heart, which is large and 

 full, is of a waxy golden yellow, rendering it very striking 

 and showy for either market or private use. We have an 

 unusually fine strain, and sell hundredsof pounds each season 

 to our most critical market gardeners. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c.; 

 Ji lb., 60c.; lb., S2.25; 2 lbs., S4.00. 



GIANT "WHITE SOLID. The best of the large grow- 

 ing sorts and a favorite varietv, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., 20c.; J^ lb., 60c.; lb., 82.00. 



NEW GIANT PASCAL. This variety is a sport from 

 our Golden Self-Blanching Celery, which has become so popu- 

 lar within the last few years, thoroughly established by care- 

 ful selection. It partakes of the best qualities of that variety, 

 but is somewhat larger and taller. It is of a tine nutty flavor, 

 being entirely free from any bitter taste. It grows about 2 

 feet high; the stalks are very broad, thick and crisp; the 

 width and thickness of these are distinctive features of this 

 variety. It bleaches with but slight " earthing up," and very 

 quickly, usually in 5 or 6 days. It is a splendid keeper. The 

 heart is golden yellow, very full and attractive in appearance. 

 We offer extra selected seed of our own growing. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 25c.; lilh.,10c.; lb., $2.40. 



KALAMAZOO BROAD RIBBED. This magnificent 

 New Half Dwarf Celery originated with a prominent celery 

 grower at Kalamazoo, Mich. It is very distinct and hand- 

 some, of a beautiful cream white color throughout, attains a 

 very large size, of quick growth, stiff and close habit, remark- 

 ably solid and fine-flavored. Ribsare very broad, thiikly and 

 closely set, while by reason of its neat growth and showy 

 appearance, it is a specially valuable variety for market. It 

 is also a first-class keeper, remaining fit for use as long as the 

 Golden dwarf and other good keeping sorts. For the use of 

 hotels, restaurants, and other large establishments, it is supe- 

 rior to most other kinds, there scarcely being any waste in 

 dressing it for the table. It has such a distinctive appearance 

 in growth as to cause almost every one seeing it to exclaim : 

 'What celery is that?" long rows of it being as level and 

 even as though each plant had been shaped in the same mould. 

 It has already taken the lead as a keeping celery for winter 

 use. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.; ^Ib., 80c.; lb., S2.75. 



PERFECTION HEARTWELL. A very large solid 

 growing variety of excellent flavor and acreamy white color. 

 In size it is between the Golden Dwarf and L;irge White Solid. 

 It makes an excellent market sort forwinter use, asthestalks 

 are clear and attractive in color, with large golden yellow 

 heart, and of a size to influence purchasers. Very popular in 

 the New York markets, where it is considered by many the 

 finest of all winter varieties. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; '/i lb., 70c.; 

 lb., S2.50. 



CHICAGO GIANT GOLDEN HEART. This new 

 sort is a selection made by a Chicago gardener from Dwarf 

 Golden Heart. It is grown extensively around Chicago, 

 growing much taller than its parent, with very broad stalks, 

 verv solid and a fine winter keeper. We recommend it 

 highly. Pkt., lOc; oz , 25c.; M lb., 75c.; lb., S2.S0. 



CKAW^FORD'S HAEF DWARF, also known a-s Hen- 

 derson's Half-Dwarf. This variety is a great favorite. When 

 blanched, it is of a yellowish white, making it very orna- 

 mental ; entirely solid, possessing the nutty flavor peculiar 

 to the dwarf kinds, while it has much more vigor of growth, 

 surpassing most of the large growing sorts in weight. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz.,20c.; ^.i lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00. 



BOSTON MARKET. A Ibushy, white, solid, fine 

 flavored market celerv. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,25c.; '4 lb., 75c.; lb., 

 S2.50. 



NEW ROSE. In England, the Pink or Red Celeries are 

 ■much more largely used than the White varieties, and we 

 have often wondered why they were not more grown in this 

 countrj-. They possess many advantages over the white, 

 heing hardier, more solid and better keejiers. The Neio Rose is 

 the best of all the red varieties, combining all these desirable 

 qualities, and is the most ornamental for the table, with its 

 beautiful rose-colored heart and pink stems. Pkt., lOc; oz., 

 30c.; '/i lb., 75c; lb., S2.7o. 



Soup, or Flavoring Celery {Old Seed). Used for flavor- 

 ing soups, stews and pepper .sauce. Oz., 5c.; lb., 30c. 



The following well-known varieties of Celery are each 

 5c. per pkt.; 20c. per oz.; 60c. per 34 lb.; $2 00 per lb.: 



Imperial Dwarf Large Ribbed, Sandringliam 

 Dwarf W^hite, Fern Leaved, Incomparable Dwarf 

 Crimson. 



CELERl AC— (Turnip-Rooted Celery). 



LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE. The largest, smoothest 

 , and best. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20o.; 14 lb., 60c.; lb., S2.00. 

 Apple-Shaped. A new kind, with small foliage, 

 the roots being smoother and rounder than the old sort. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., 20c.; 341b., 60c.; lb., S2.(i0. 



CHERVIL. 



This plant has a fine flavor and perfume, and is used for 

 flavoring soups, etc., and in salads. 



Crtrled. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,15c.; 341b., 50c.; lb.,S1.40. 



CHICORY. 



Large Rooted. Pkt , 5c.; oz., Ioc; J4 lb., 30c.; lb., 90e. 



COLLARDS— (Colewort). 



CoUards are largely used as "greens" in some parts of 

 the country. They are a form of tlie cabbage, bearing new 

 leaves as the old ones are pulled ofl". They are a sure and 

 abundant crop, and should be more extensively grown. 



True Georgia, or Southern. Pkt., 5c.; oz,; lOc; 341t>-» 

 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



