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CELERY 



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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 

 advantageous 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. Cul- 

 tivate 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 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 approaches, hill more or mulch with straw or leaves which should be weighted down with more boards or soil. For winter stor- 

 age dig up the plants with the roots and place upright in well protected frames or store in a cool cellar where they may be packed quite 

 closely. One ounce of celery seed will produce about four thousand plants. 



The Early Kinds 



267 Columbia. An exceptionally fine, early variety is of 



medium height, but very stocky. Stalks are thick, almost 



round, are of a rich, yellow color, and its fine flavor and crisp- 



ness will please the most critical. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 35 cts.; 



oz., 60 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 

 270 Easy Blanching. An early variety and yet a sufficiently 



good keeper to prove useful during the winter months. Of 



compact, upright habit, making blanching very easy. The 



stalks art thick, white, very brittle and devoid of fibre. Pkt., 



20 cts.; i oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50; J lb., $4.50. 

 269 Emperor. A very special strain of late keeping Celery for 



winter use. Of dwarf type averaging 18 inches in height, 



with thick white stalks and large, solid, pale yellow heart. 



Very crisp, with no stringiness, and of splendid flavor. Pkt., 



10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75. 

 274 Golden Plume (see Specialties, page 6). Pkt., 25 cts.; 



i oz., $1.00; J oz., §1.50; oz., $2.50. 

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



seed.) A select strain of early Celery, requiring but little 



blanching. The plants grow tall, and develop crisp, tender 



stalks of rich golden yellow. Pkt., 20 cts.; J oz., 85 cts.; oz., 



$1.50; i lb., $4.50. 

 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.; \ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00. 

 284 Perfected White Plume. Ready ahead of other varieties 



and unsurpassed 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.; t oz., 



30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb.. SI. 75. 



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The Winter Keepers 



Apple-shaped Celerlac 



These grbw to larger size than the early kinds, require a longer growing season, 

 but are also of firmer texture and consequently better keepers. 



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

 rich soil. The stalks are very large, thick and blanch a creamy white, solid, 

 crisp and of rich nutty flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; f oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; j lb., 

 $1.25. 



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

 favorite throughout the country. Stalks large with bright golden-yellow heart ; 

 solid and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; i lb., $1.50. 



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

 heart, and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., $1.25. " 



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

 for flavoring. Oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



CeleriaC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 



Culture— Handled exactly like Celery described above, excepting that no 

 blanching is necessary. Celeriac is grown for the root only, which, boiled until 

 quite tender and served cold with a French dressing is one of the most wholesome 

 and most delicious salads imaginable. 

 292 Apple-shaped. Smooth round roots, solid and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 



25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 294 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



| oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Celery Plants offered in our Midsummer Catalog issued in June 



