FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Henderson's Half Dwarf. 



Golden Dwarf. 



Dreer's White Solid. 



White Plume. 



Boston Market. 



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Sdlerie, Gee. Celeri, Fr. Apio, Sp. 



Sow the last of March or early in April, in an open border, in rich mellow ground, in shallow drills, watering 

 freely in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed the result will be more satisfactory than when covered. 

 Cut the tops off once or twice before planting out, to make them stocky. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches high,- 

 transplant, the dwarf varieties 3 feet, and the taller sorts 4 feet between the rows, plants 6 inches apart in the 

 rows. Cultivate well, and when large enough blanch by earthing up. The first operation is that of handling; after 

 the soil has been drawn up with the hoe, it is drawn closer around each plant by the hand, to keep the leaves firm in 

 an upright position and prevent spreading, continuing until it is ready to be finally stored away for the winter. 

 The Celeriac swells like a turnip, and may be preserved in sand through the winter. To store for winter use, select 

 well-drained ground, dig trenches 1 foot wide and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in this 

 in an upright position, covering with boards to shed the water, and in severe weather protect with straw or leaves. 



Early Arlington. A variety of the Boston market. It 

 is earlier, of larger growth, does not blight as badly, 

 nor run to seed. We consider it desirable for early 

 growing, as it blanches very easily and quickly. It is 

 crisp, solid and has an exquisitely nutty flavor. 

 Per pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.2.5. 



Improved Golden Dwarf. A variety of great value. 

 In size it is the same as the Half Dwarf White ; the 

 heart is large and full, of a golden yellow, except 

 when blanched. It is solid, of excellent flavor, and 

 keeps well. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. .$1.25. 



Boston Market. This is a short, bushy, white, solid, 

 excellent flavored market variety, constantly increas- 

 ing in demand. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. .30 cts., i lb". $1.00. 



White Plume. The stalk and portions of the inner 

 leaves and heart are white, so that by tying them up 

 with matting, or simply drawing up the soil against 

 the plant, the work of blanching is completed; while 

 •with all the other kinds of Celery, in addition to this, 

 the slow and troublesome process of high "bank- 

 ing" is a necessity. It far exceeds all the other sorts 

 as an ornament, while its qualities are equal to the 

 very best older sorts, being crisp, solid, and having 

 that nutty flavor peculiar to some of the red kinds. 

 Per pkt. 10 cts.. oz. 60 cts., i lb. $2.00. 



Golden Self-Blanching. A fitting companion for the 

 White Plume, as it requires no more labor than that 

 sort. The heart is a rich gold yellow, while the outer 

 leaves are a yellowish white. It is of compact, dwarf 

 habit, an excellent keeper, and of rich, nutty flavor. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Henderson's Rose. In this variety we have a combi- 

 nation of the best qualities of Celery. The red sorts 

 far surpass the white in flavor, and possess in their 

 coloring a feature which renders them valuable as a 

 table ornament. This sort should be largely grown, 

 as it is crisp, nuttv and of fine color. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50'cts., i lb. .$1.50. 



Henderson's Half Dwarf White. Solid, crisp and 

 of a fine nutty flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., i lb. 

 $1.00. 



Dreer's Large White Solid. Large, solid, blanches 

 perfectly white, of fine flavor, crisp and very tender. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J lb. $1.00. 



Perfection Heartwell. A large growing variety of 

 excellent flavor, and a creamy white color. In size it 

 is between the Golden Dwarf and White Solid. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.25. 



Sonp, or Flavoring Celery. Used for flavoring pickles; 

 sauces, etc. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



For varieties and price of Celery plants, see page 39. 



