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Celeri, FR. 



CELERY 



Apia, 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 insure 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 wiU 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 

 earUer 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 hill 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 ap- 

 proaches, 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 weU protected frames or store in a cool cellar where they may be packed quite closely. One 

 ounce of celery seed will produce about five thousand plants. 



CELERIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 



Cellerie Rave, Fr. 



Apio Nabo, Sp. 



Knoll-Sellerie, Ger, 



Culture — This member of the Celery family is grown for the 

 thick, fleshy roots which it develops at the base of the leaves. It 

 should be handled exactly like Celery described above, excepting 

 that no blanching is necessary. Celeriac boiled until quite tender 

 and served cold with a French dressing is one of the most whole- 

 some and most delicious salads imaginable. The roots are quite 

 hardy but should be dug up with the approach of freezing weather 

 and stored in the cellar in boxes with sand or soil like any other 

 root crops. Before storage, all the outer leaves are of course 

 removed. 



Apple-shaped. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Dreer's Moxarch 

 A winter keeper of unsurpassed quality 



THE EARLY KINDS 



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

 A splendid variety of early Celery, requiring but little blanching. 

 Plants grow to a medium size and make a stocky growth; 

 heart is rich golden-yellow with light yellowish-green outer 

 leaves. The quality is exceUent, as the stalks are remark- 

 ably crisp and tender. Pkt., 20 cts.; J oz., 85 cts.; oz., SI. 50; 

 ilb., S4.50. 



Golden Self -blanching. Similar to above. (American grown 

 seed.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; i lb., §2.50. 



Easy Blanching. (See Specialties, page 8 and on colored 



insert.) Pkt., 20 cts.; § oz., 85 cts.; 1 oz., $1.50; i lb., $4.50. 



Columbia. A fine early variety, which grows to a medium height 

 and very stocky. Stalks thick and rich yellow color. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 45cts.; Jib., $1-50. 



New Rose. Rose-colored stalks of fine flavor. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., $1.25. 



Perfected White Plume. (See Specialties, 

 page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 

 ilb., SI. 75. 



THE WINTER KEEPERS 



These grow to larger size than the early kinds, 

 require a longer growing season, but are also of 

 firmer texture and consequently better keepers. 



Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of 

 excellence, but it requires very rich soil and m st 

 be hilled repeatedly. The stalks are very large, 

 thick; solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Monarch. (See cut.) Does well in many 

 soils and sections, hence a great favorite through- 

 out the country. Stalks large with bright golden- 

 yellow heart; solid and of delicious flavor. A 

 keeper beyond compare. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 

 cts.; ilb., $1.25. 



Winter King. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz.. 45 cts.; i lb., $1.50. 



Winter Queen. Grows thick, has creamy-white 

 heart, and keeps wefl. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 

 ilb., $1.25. 



Golden Half-Dwarf. Stalks large and full; 

 heart golden-yellow, turning to light color. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ilb., $1.00. 



NOTE -The following 3 sorts, while still oflfered 

 for the benefit of special customers, are now 

 largely superseded by the superior strains offered 

 above. 



Boston Market. Forms a cluster of heads. Pkt., 

 10 cts ; oz, 30cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



Perfection Heartwell. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 

 cts.; ilb., $1.00. 



Soup, or Flavoring Celery. Not for planting 

 purposes, but seed is used for flavoring. Oz., 10 

 cts.; ilb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



