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CELERY 





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 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 ad- 

 vantageous 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. Cul- 

 tivate 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 approaches, hill more or mulch with straw or leaves which should be weighed down with more boards or soil. For winter stor- 

 age 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 of 



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., 10 cts.; J oz., 



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

 270 Easy Blanching. An early variety and yet a sufficiently 



good keeper to prove useful during the winter months. Of 



compact, upright habit, making blanching very easy. The 



stalks are thick, white, very brittle and devoid of fibre. Pkt., 



20 cts.; \ oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50; \ lb., $4.50. 

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



30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.: i lb., $1.75. 

 274 Golden Plume. A large early Celery of superfine quality 



and appearance. Heavy stalks with full, solid heart of golden 



yellow, easy to blanch, a good keeper, and always of the crisp, brittle and 



nutty quality so much desired. Shows a marked resistance to blight. 



Pkt., 25 cts.; i oz., $1.75; \ oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. 

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



strain 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 unequalled quality and flavor. Pkt., 20 cts.; 



J oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50; i lb., $4.50. 

 276 Golden Self-blanching. (American-grown seed) An early sort, re- 

 quiring but little labor to blanch. Heart rich golden yellow, with light yel- 

 lowish green outer leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 



284 Perfected White Plume. 

 Ready ahead of other var- 

 ieties and unsurpassed 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 neces- 

 sary. Pkt. , 10 cts. ; * oz., 30 

 cts.: oz., 50 cts.: i}t>., $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 oetter keepers. 



282 Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of excellence, but is requires rich 

 soil and must be hilled repeatedly. The stalks are very large, thick and blanch a 

 creamy white, solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 5 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.; J 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 

 |i flavoring. Oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



CeleriaC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 

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

 is necessary. Celeriac is grown for the root only, which, boiled until quite tender and 

 served cold with a French dressing is one of the mostwholesome and most delicious 

 salads imaginable. 

 292 Apple-shaped. Smooth round roots, solid and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 



cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 

 294 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 " \ oz.. 25 cts.; oz.. 40 cts.; \ lb.. $1.00. 



Celery Plants offered in our Midsummer Catalog issued in June 



Easy Blanching Celery 



