HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CELERY PLANTS, ETC. 



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CELERY PLANTS 



Plants will he ready to send out July \st. They can he planted 

 in this latitude from then until the end of August. 



Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive in poor soil 

 and dry situations. After the plants have attained a height of five or 

 six inches they should be set out in rows three feet apart, and six 

 inches in the row. When twelve to fifteen inches high the soil should 

 be loosened by the use of the plow or hoe, and the plants " handled." 

 This operation consists of drawing the stems upright with one hand 

 and pressing the soil firmly against the plant with the other; by this 

 process the plant grows upright, and can easily be cultivated and 

 blanched by drawing the soil close up to the plant. Celery should 

 receive thorough cultivation if good results are desired. To store for 

 winter use, select well-drained ground, dig trenches one foot wide 

 and deep enough to cover the tops of ihe plants. Pack the stalks in 

 this in an upright position, covering with waterproof celery paper to 

 shed the water; in severe weather protect with straw or leaves. 



We grow in quantity the following splendid varieties. 

 Dreer's Monarch. A superb variety, producing large stalks and 



magnificent bright golden-yellow heart; very solid, brittle and of 



most delicious flavor. A remarkably good keeper. 

 Easy -Blanching. A new variety of remarkably easy-blanching 



characteristics. The stalks are thick and brittle, of splendid quality 



and flavor. Useful alike for early use and keeping during the 



winter months. 

 Giant Pascal. Stalk very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich, 



nutty flavor. It blanches very easily and quickly and has superior 



keeping qualities. 

 Golden Self=BIanching. An early, beautiful and in every way 



desirable sort, requiring but little labor to blanch. The heart is a 



rich golden-yellow, vcith light yellowish-green outer leaves. 



Perfected White Plume. A choice strain of this valuable and 

 popular variety. It is unsurpassed for fall and early winter use, 

 requiring very little earthing up to blanch it. 



Schumacher. A splendid variety, beautiful golden heart, of fine 

 flavor and a good keeper. 



Winter King. One of the best of the Winter-keeping Celeries, 

 While the outer stalks are green, it naturally produces many golden 

 hearts, which are very crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. 



Winter Queen. This variety is a valuable sort, particularly on 

 account of its excellent winter-keeping qualities. It grows a very 

 thick, solid and heavy stalk, and has a large heart, and when 

 blanched is a creamy white color. 

 All Celery Plants 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



If wanted by Parcel Post, add 15 cts. per 100 for 

 Postage. 



Miscellaneous Vegetable Plants 



In stock until August. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 15 cts. per 100 for postage. 



CABBAGK 



Dreer's Selected Late Flat Dutch. Short stem, and 

 large, solid and flat heads. Our stock has been carefully 

 selected for several years, in order to get a Cabbage of this 

 type, and we are confident no better strain is on the market. 



Mammoth Rock Red. The largest and most solid of the 

 red varieties; a sure heading sort, and tender. 



Perfection Drumhead Savoy. Of superior quality; the 

 largest solid heading Savoy, possessing the rich flavor of the 

 Cauliflower. 

 Price. Any of the above, 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. 



BRUSSEI.S SPROUTS 



Dreer's Select Matchless. A small-leaved variety of 

 this noted vegetable, which, through careful selection, has 

 been brought to perfection; grows freely during the summer, 

 and is fully developed by the early frosts, at which time the 

 stems are thickly set with sprouts the full length. 75 cts. per 

 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



NOTE.— We supply 2.'50 or more of a kind at the 1000 rate. 



