CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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CELERY. 



Although a few gardeners continue to cultivate this vegetable on the old 

 plan, the only one practiced years ago, its cultivation has undergone a great 

 reformation of late years. Very little of the seed is now sown in hot-beds, but 

 instead is sown in a cold frame or even out in the open air, early in April, and 

 in June and July is transplanted where it is intended to mature. The young 

 plants, before transplanting, should be clipped down partially two or three 

 times to promote a stubby growth. On the ground, previously thoroughly 



enriched and cultiva- 

 ted, lay out lines 3 feet 

 apart, on the surface 

 not in trenches, as 

 used to be planted 

 Set the plants in these 

 rows about six inches 

 apart. Until about 

 the middle of August 

 the only work to be 

 done is frequent culti- 

 vation and watering in 

 dry weather. Earth- 

 ing up may then begin 

 and continue as long 

 as the plants grow, to 

 bleach the stems and 

 render them crisp. 



If by mail in quanti- 

 ties of }£ pound and up- 

 wards, postage must be 

 added at the rate of 8 

 cents per pound. 



1 oz. to 3,000 plants. 

 Golden Self- 

 Blanching;— 

 Like the White 

 Plume, this 

 celery requires 

 very little earth- 

 ing up, and in 

 many other re- 

 spects it is sim- 

 ilar to that favo- 

 rite sort, differ- 

 ing, however, in 

 color, which is 



GOLDEN SEI.E-BLANCHING CELERY, yellowish, the 



heart being large and solid, and of a beautiful golden hue. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz. , 2o cts.; ]4 lb., 65 cts.; lib $2 25 



Perfection Heartwell — An excellent large solid growing variety of 

 creamy white color ; one of the very best market sorts and a good 

 keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ]4 lb., 65 cts.; lib 190 



Giant Golden Heart — The market gardener will find in this a most de- 

 sirable sort. Its rich golden color alone would sufflceas a recommenda- 

 tion, but it has the additional merits of size, excellent quality, crisp- 

 ness and very fine flavor. PU.,5cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \i lb., 60 cts.; lib.. 1 90 



White Plume — Unlike most varieties, this one does not require to be 

 earthed up, but if only loosely tied, a few handfuls of earth brought 

 close arouud the base of the leaves to keep them close together, all the 

 inner leaves or thin stalks will turn white and crisp. Pkt., 5 cents. ; 

 oz.,25cts.; ^lb., 75 cts.; lib 2 50 



Giant Pascal — A selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, possessing 

 all the good qualities of that variety, but much larger and a better 

 keeper. Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \i lb., 65 cts.; lib 2 25 



Henderson's Half Dwarf — A leading market variety, of medium 

 growth, excellent in quality and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lib 190 



Golden Dwarf— Waxy golden yellow when fully blanched. Crisp, solid 

 and of excellent flavor. As a keeper in winter it has no superior. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; %\b., 60 cts.; lib 1 90 



Dwarf White Solid — One of the best keepers grown; solid and crisp . 

 and of superior quality; habit of plant compact. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; \i lb., 60 cts.; lib 1 90 



Boston Market— Dwarf in habit, white stemmed, flavor excellent ; a 



good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lib 190 



New Rose- Color, a beautiful rose shade of very fine flavor, crisp and 



solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 65 cts.; lib 2 25 



Saiulriiigliiini Dwarf White — A well-known and very superior variety, 

 offineflavorandfirm texture. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,20cts.; %Vo., 60cts.; lib. 1 90 



London Bed— A most excellent variety. Like the majority of red cele- 

 ries, it is crisp and of fine flavor, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., Sets.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; V^Vo., 65 cts.; lib 2 25 



Soup Celery (Old Seed)— Excellent for flavoring. Pound 30 



CELERIAC— Turnip=Rooted Celery. 



LARGE PRAGUE CELERIAC. 



with few side roots. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



Vilb., 60 cts.; 



A variety of cel- 

 ery having turnip- 

 shaped roots, 

 which, when cook- 

 ed and sliced and 

 used with vinegar, 

 makes a most ex- 

 cellent salad. It is 

 more hardy and 

 may be treated 

 same as celery. 



Large Erfurt — 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; M lb., 40 els. ; 

 1 lb., 81.25. 



Large Smooth 

 Prague Celer iae 

 —This is the larg- 

 est and best vari- 

 ety grown ; round 

 in shape, smooth, 

 1 lb ga 00 



CHERVIL. 



CORN SALAD, OK FETTICUB. 



German, Gartenkerbel. French, Oerfeuil. 



If by mail in qtcantilies of % lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate 

 of 8 cents per pound. 

 Curled — The young leaves are used in soups and salads. Sow in May, in 



drills half an inch deep. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; lib... 1 20 



CORN SALAD, or 

 FETTICUS. 



German, Lammersalat. 

 French, Mache. 

 Used as a salad. Sow early in 

 spring in drills, or for very early 

 use, sow in full and winter over 

 same as spinach. If grown in 

 cold frames and covered with 

 straw mats, it can be used at any 

 time during the winter. 



If by mail in .quantities of% ">• an d upwards, postage must be added at Vie rate 

 of 8 cents per pound. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.: \i lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 60 



CRESS, or PEPPER=GRASS. 



German, Kresse, 

 French, Cresson. 

 A favorite pungent saliid. 

 Sow thickly at frequent in- 

 tervals, to keep up a succes- 

 sion, as it soon runs to seed. 

 If by mail in quantities of \i 

 lb. and upwards, postage must 

 be added at the rate of 8 cents- 

 per pound. 

 Extra Curled— Very fine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; K lb., 15 cts.; lib... 

 Upland Cress— (Barbarea Vulgaris). This vegetable in many respects 

 resembles the Water Cress, having the same agreeable and highly- 

 prized flavor. Sow the seed in April or May in this latitude, in rows 

 12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt.,10cts.; oz 



CRESS— Water. 



German, Brunnenkresse. 

 French, Cresson de Fontaine. 



A well-known aquatic plant to be found growing 

 in great abundance along the margins of running 

 streams and ponds. It has a very pleasant pungent 

 taste. 



If by mail in quantities ofl4 l °- ana upwards, postage 

 must be added at the rale of 8 cents per pound. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,35cts.; \i lb., 81.00; lib 



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DANDELION. 



Broad Leaved— Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \i lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 



