Easy-Blanching 



SUPER-STANDARD 



to maturity, 120. This variety, 

 IS a selection of the green Celery of 



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 which 



the Golden Self-BIanching type, is now one 

 of the most important in the operations 

 of the northern market gardener. As with 

 many other good things, there are numer- 

 ous strains of Easy-B!anching, some of great 

 merit and some of very httle importance. 

 Our strain of Easy-Blanching is entered under 

 the Super-Standard classification, which 

 means that we have great confidence in it, 

 beheving it to be superior to the average 

 commercial run. It's easier to grow, has a 

 dehcious flavor and that much desired crisp, 

 brittle quahty. Easy-Blanching will mature 

 just after Golden Self-B'anching has been 

 harvested, and if properly stored will keep 

 well into the winter. Price, delivered: Pkt. 

 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; V^lh. $3; lb. $12. 



Columbia 



ORIGINATOR'S STRAIN 



Days to maturity, 130. Columbia, introduced by 

 Ferry in 1906, is an early-maturing Celery of most 

 excellent flavor. The stalks are thick, almost round, 

 and in general characteristics very much resemb'e 

 Giant Pascal. The leaves are a light green, tinged 

 with yellow, and when blanched the heart changes 

 from a green-yellow to a light golden yeflow. Its 

 time to maturity, as noted, is shghtly later than 

 Golden Self-BIanching. We consider Columbia and 

 Giant Pascal the two most desirable varieties for 

 the table. Our stock is grown for us by the in- 

 troducer and can be thoroughly relied upon. Price, 

 delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; Vilb. $1.25; 

 lb. $5. 



Easy-Blanching Celery 



Giant Pascal 



MR. FROST'S STRAIN 



Days to maturity, 150. This variety we consider 

 to have the most delightful table quahty. It may 

 be classed as a fall or winter Celery. Its medium- 

 height stalks are very thick, the upper portion being 

 rounded. It blanches to a beautiful yellow-white 

 color, is very sohd, crisp, and of a fine nutty flavor. 

 There has been a general feehng among Celery 

 growers that Pascal was not a variety that could be 

 grown successfully commerciafly. We beheve that 

 this Frost strain, however, is a definite improvement 

 over the original type, aild we highly recommend it 

 to afl growers who have a home market. Price, 

 delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; y4lb. $1.25; 

 lb. $5« 



Celeriac, Giant Prague 



Days to maturity, 140. In Celeriac the roots have 

 been developed by cultivation. Its culture is very 

 similar to Celery. After the roots have obtained a 

 diameter of 2 inches they are fit for use. They may 

 be stored for winter use in similar manner as carrots, 

 beets, etc. Celeriac is a very desirable vegetable and 

 deserves wider recognition. It is excellent for soups 

 and stews and also as a salad. Plant in rows 2 feet 

 apart and set plants 6 inches apart in the row. 

 Price delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; y^lh, 

 75 cts. ; lb. $3. 



Minden, Iowa, February 9, 1925. 

 Please send me your latest catalogue. Your seeds are as 

 dependable as the sunrise. (Signed) B. R. Bauman. 



Guard Against Celery Blight 



Golden Plume is less subject to blight than some other varieties, but no celery is free from it. Commence 

 spraying with a strong solution of Bordeaux Mixture soon after transplanting, repeating the application every 

 week during the growing season. When the blight is severe, spray twice a week. The following mixture is 

 recommended: 4 lbs. Blue Stone, 4 lbs. Lime in 50 gals, water, applied under at least 250 pounds pressure. 



Schwenksville, Pa., April 22, 1925. 

 / want to express my thanks Jor the flower seeds you sent us. I think your vegetable seeds are not to be beaten. I 

 recommend you wherever I can, as I was always pleased with your way oj treating your customers and the quality of 

 your seeds. My family calls your Bonny Best Tomatoes, "gold bricks." (Signed) Mrs. Theo. Messerschmidt. 



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