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Celeri, FR. C E L E R ay 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 ist. Transplant as suggested above 
for the earlier sorts and plant out into the garden about June Ist, 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 weighted 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.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 0z., 60 cts.; t+ lb., $2.00. 
270 Basy Blanching. An early variety and yet a sufficiently 
good keeper to prove useful during the winter months. Of com- 
pact, upright habit, making blanching very easy. The stalks are 
thick, white, very brittle and devoid of fibre. Pkt., 20 cts.; 
2 oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50; ¢ Ib., $4.50. 
269 Emperor (see Specialties, page 5). Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; 
0z., 50 cts.;  lb., $1.75. 
274 Golden Plume (see Specialties, page 5). Pkt., 25 cts.; 4 0z., | 
$1.75; 4 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.; 4 0z., 
85 cts.; oz., $1.50; 4 Ib., $4.50. 
276 Golden Self-blanching. (American-grown seed.) An early sort, requiring 
but little labor to blanch. Heart rich golden yellow, with light yellowish green 
outer leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; $ 0z., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; } lb., $2.00. 
284 Perfected White Plume. 
Ready ahead of other varieties 
and unsurpassed for fall and 
early winter use. As the plants 
grow to maturity theinner-stalks 
and leaves turn white, thus 
making very little earthing up 
necessary. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 
30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 4 Ib., $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 MonarcH CELERY 
and consequently better keepers. 
282 Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of excellence, but it requires rich 
soil and must be hilled repeatedly. The stalks are very large, thick and blanch 2 
creamy white, solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; } 0z., 20 cts.; 
oz., 35 cts.; + Ib., $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.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; 0z., 
45 cts.; + lb., $1.50. 
290 Winter Queen. Grows thick, broad, pale green stalks with creamy-white heart, 
and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 lb., $1.25. 
283 Soup, or Flavoring Celery. Not for planting purposes, but seed is used for 
flavoring. Oz., 10 cts.; + 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 most wholesome and most delicious 
salads imaginable. 
292 Apple-shaped. Smooth round roots, solid and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 25 
cts.; oz., 40 cts.;  lb., $1.00. 
294 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 
25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; } lb., $1.00. 
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