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Celeri, Fr. 



CELERY 



Apio, Sp. 

 Sellerie, Ger. 



CULTURE — For an early supply, sow seeds of early or self -blanching varieties in flats any time during February. Celery seed is of 

 rather stubborn germination and to insiure an even germination the surface of the flats should be kept constantly moist. It is also advan- 

 tageous to cover the seeds with sand rather than soil because sand will not grow hard or bake. When young seedlings are big enough to 

 be handled, transplant them into other flats, 2 to 3 inches apart each way. 



Harden gradually and by middle of April set out plants in the garden in rows 3 feet apart, plants 6 inches apart in the row. Cultivate 

 freely and water abundantly. The plants should give you Celery beginning middle of October and up to Christmas time. For a later 

 supply start seeds of winter keeping varieties in a hotbed about middle of March to April 1st. Transplant as suggested above for the 

 earlier sorts and plant out into the garden about June 1st, setting the plants two feet apart because the later varieties are more vigorous 

 growers. To blanch gradually hUl up the stalks taking care however, that no earth falls into the hearts and do not work over Celery 

 while wet. Boards pushed up against the row of both sides will serve the purpose where limited quantities are grown. As cold weather 

 approaches, hill more or mulch with straw or leaves which should be weighed down with more boards or soil. For winter storage dig up the 

 plants with the roots and place upright in well protected frames or store in a cool cellar wiurc they may be packed quite closely. One 

 ounce of celery seed will produce about five thousand plants. 



The Early Kinds 



269 Emperor. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; 

 oz., 50 cts.; i lb., §1.75. 



274 Golden Plume. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 25 cts.; } oz., 



SI. 75; i oz., S3. 00; 1 oz., $5.50. 

 278 Originator's Golden Self-blanching. (French-grown seed.) 



(See Colored Plate and page 9.) Pkt., 20 cts.; §oz., 85cts.; oz., S1.50 



1 lb., S4.50. 

 276 Golden Self-blanching. (American-grown seed.) An early 



sort, requiring but little labor to blanch. Heart rich golden-yellow, 



with light yellowish-green outer leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; f oz., 35 cts.; 



oz., 60cts.; ilb., S2.00. 

 267 Columbia. An exceptionally fine, early variety, is of medium 



height, but very stocky. Stalks are thick, almost round, are of a 



rich, yeUow color, and its fine flavor and crispness will please the 



most critical. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 



270 Easy Blanching. One of the earliest varieties to become ready 

 to use, and yet a sufficiently good keeper to prove useful during the 

 winter months. Of compact, upright habit, making the process of 

 blanching very easy. The stalks are thick, very brittle and devoid 

 of fibre. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., 85 cts.; oz., S1.50; i lb., S4.50. 



284 Perfected White Plume. Ready ahead of other varieties and un- 

 surpassed for fall and early winter use. As the plants grow to 

 maturity the inner stalks and leaves turn white, thus making very 

 little earthing up necessary. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 

 cts.; lib., SI. 75. 



The Winter Keepers 



These grow to larger size than the early kinds, require a longer grovidng 

 season, but are also of firmer texture and consequently better keepers. 

 265 Boston Market. Popular in New England. Forms a cluster of 

 heads, of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 

 i lb., SI. 00. 



282 Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of excellence, but it 

 requires very rich soil and must be hilled repeatedly. The stalks are 

 very large, thick and blanch a creamy white, solid, crisp and of rich 

 nutty flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ilb., S1.2S. 



280 Dreer's Monarch. Does well in many soils and sections, hence a 

 great favorite throughout the country. Stalks large with bright 

 golden-yeUow heart; solid and of delicious flavor. A keeper beyond 

 compare. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; }lb., S1.50. 



290 Winter Queen. Grows thick, broad, pale green stalks with creamy- 

 white heart, and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40cts.; 

 }lb., $1.25. 



283 Soup, or Flavoring Celery. Not for planting purposes, but seed 

 is used for flavoring. Oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



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