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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



JJrcErs Stock 

 -v\ Galden Self Blanching 



\ CBlsry 



V Groirn by Goodman Bras 

 \ Fhila 



"White Plunie. We offer a choice strain of this valuable 

 and popular variety. 'Ihe White Plume is unsurpassed for fall 

 and early winter use, requiring ver\' little earthing up to 

 blanch it. PUt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. §1.00. 



Oiant Pascal. A superior keeping sort. The stalks are 

 very large, thick, solid, crisp, and of rich nutty flavor, it 

 blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a 

 long time. Pkt. o cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts. 



Perfection Heartwell. This is one of the very best 

 varieties in cultivation, stalks long and thick, very compact, 

 crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 



Early Arling'ton. An improvement on the Boston Mar- 

 ket, being earlier and of larger growth and blanches rapidly. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 



Dwarf Rose. The red sorts surpass the white in flavor, 

 and possess in their coloring a feature which renders them 

 valuable as a table ornament. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 

 75 cts. 



liaTge White Solid. The best of the krge growing sorts, 

 attaining a height under good cultivation of 3 feet. It should 

 never be planted closer than 4 feet between the rows. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts. 



Dilks' 3Iany Hearted. This very fine half dwarf 

 Celery is distinct in appearance, being stouter, thicker and 

 heavier near the roots than any other variety. It is also an 

 excellent keeper, having been offered in the markets as late 

 as May. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. .$1.00. 



Soup, or Flavoring Celery (old seed). Used for 

 flavoring pickles, sauces, etc. Oz. 5 cts., \ lb. 30 cts. 



blanched. 



CELERY. 



Sellerie, Ger. Celeri, Fr. Apio, Sp. 



One ounce will produce about twenty-flve 



hundred plants. 



Sow the last of March or early in April, in an 

 opeii 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 

 lops off once or twice before planting out, to I 

 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. When the plants have become 

 " set " in an upright position, and the celeiy 

 is wanted for early use, they should be "banked." 

 This is done by throwing the soil up as close to 

 the plants as possible with a plow and finishing 

 it with a spade, bringing the earth up nearly to 

 the tops of the plants. If it is intended to store 

 away for winter use, the " handling " process is 

 all that is necessary, as the blanching will be 

 done in the trenches. 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. 

 Golden Self -Blanching. An early, 

 beautiful and in every way desirable sort, 

 requiring but little labor to blanch. The 

 heart is a rich golden yellow, with light yel- 

 lowish green outer leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 

 cts., \ lb. 5;i.oo. 

 Golden Half Dwarf. The best of the half 



dwarf varieties, stalks large and full; the heart 



is golden yellow, turning to a light color when 



Very solid, rich flavor and good keeper. Pkt. 



5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 



W^e can also supply the following well-known varieties : 

 Boston Market. Hender.son's Dwarf White. 

 Sandring-liani Dwarf White. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 



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CELERIAC. 



Turnip-Rooted Celery. 



Knoll Sel/t)-ie, G-EK. Celeri-kave, ¥k. Afio-}iabo,'&V. 

 Sow the seed in same way that Celery seed is sown. Trans- 



plant in rows 2 feet apart and 9 inches in the row. Thorough 



cultivation is necess.ary to secure good roots. 



Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth va- 

 riety, free from side roots. A desirable sort for market and 

 an excellent keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 



Apple-Shaped. An early, smooth variety, of good flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts. 



(For Celery Plants, see page 33.) 



noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at pur- 

 ixpense. 



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