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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 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 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 hQl 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 wiU serve the purpose where limited quantities are grown. As cold weather 

 approaches, hiU 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 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 or medium height, 



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



color, and its fine flavor and crispness will please the most critical. Pkt., 



lOcts.; loz., 35cts.; oz., 60cts.; i lb., $2.00. 

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



use, and yet a sufBciently 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., 



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

 269 Emperor (see Specialties, page 5). Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 



50cts.; lib., $1.75. 

 274 Golden Plume (see Specialties, page 5). Pkt., 25 cts.; i oz., $1.75; J 



oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.50. 

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



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



plants grow tall, make a heavy growth, and develop crisp, tender stalks of 



rich golden yellow, with an almost solid heart of unequaled quality and 



flavor. Pkt., 20 cts.; ^oz., 85cts.; oz., $1.50; Jib., $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.; i lb., $2.00. 

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

 passed 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.; 

 \ lb., $1.75. 



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. 



282 Giant Pascal. Un- 

 questionably the stand- 

 ard of excellence, but it 

 requires very rich soil 

 and must be hilled re- 

 peatedly. 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.; i 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. A keeper beyond compare. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 

 \ 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.; \ lb., $1.25. 



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

 flavoring. Oz., lOcts.; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



CeleriaC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 



Cellerie Rave, Fr. Apio Nabo, Sp. Knoll-Sellerie, Ger. 



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

 is necessary. Celeriac boiled untU 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. 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., 40cts.; Jib., $1.00. 



Celery Plants oiTered in our Midsummer Catalog issued in June 



