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Celeri, Fr. 



CELERY 



Apia, Sp. 

 Sdlerie, 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 Hats 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 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 well 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. 



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 excellent, as the stalks are remarkably 



crisp and tender. Pkt., 20 cts.; joz., 8Scts.; oz, S1.50; i lb., 



S4.50. 

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



seed) Pkt, 10 cts.; Joz., 40cts.; oz., 75 cts.; 1 lb., S2.50. 

 Golden Plume. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 40 cts.; i oz., 



S2.50; \ oz., S4.50; 1 oz., S8.50. 

 Easy Blanching. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 20 cts.; 



Joz, 85cts.; loz., S1.50; i lb., $4.50. 

 Emperor. A splendid dwarf type with stalks smooth and thick, 



many plants weighing two pounds or more. Blanches white 



with full light yellow heart. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., SO 



cts.; \\h.. $1.75. 

 Perfected White Plume. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 



10 cts.; J oz, 30 cts.; oz, SOcts.; J 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. 



Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of excellence, but 

 it requires very rich soil and must be hilled repeatedly. The 

 stalks are very large, thick; solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor. 

 Pkt, 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30cts.; J lb., Sl.OO. 



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., 40 

 cts.; J lb., SI. 25. 



Winter King. One of the best keeping sorts. The outer stalks 

 are green, with light yellow heart. Good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 Joz., 25cts.; loz., 40 cts.; i lb., SI. 25. 



Winter Queen. Grows thick, has creamy-white heart, and keeps 

 well. Pkt, 10 cts.; 5 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



Golden Half-Dwarf. Stalks large and full; heart golden- 

 yellow, turning to light color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 

 Sl.OO. 



Boston Market. Forms a cluster of heads. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^ oz., 

 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., Sl.OO. 



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

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



CELERIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 



Cellerie Rave, Fr. Apia Nabo, Sp. KnoU-Sdlerie, 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.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40cts.; i lb., 



Sl.OO. 

 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 1 lb., $1.00. 



Columbia. An exceptionally fine, early variety, which for size 

 and shape is unsurpassed. The plant is of medium height, but 

 very stocky. Stalks are thick, almost round, and resemble Giant 

 Pascal in shape, but are of a rich, yellow color, similar to the 

 well-known Golden Self-blanching, which it resembles very 

 much when trimmed and bunched. It matures early, and its 

 exceedingly fine flavor and crispness will please even the most 

 critical. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^oz., 35cts.; oz., 60 cts.; J lb., $1.75. 



