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Stokes Two Strains of Celery 



GROWERS in all districts are finding satisfaction and profit in our celery seed. Concentration on two varieties has strengthened our 

 position. For the present at least we have eliminated all green stocks for the reason the vast majority of commercial celery 

 growing is now with yellow celery, although we must admit that for fine table quality nothing can compete with some of the best 

 green sorts. Sanford, Florida, is the largest individual celery district in the United States and situated there as we are with our branch 

 office, we are in position to be in the very closest contact with the situation. It is a satisfaction to report that our stocks there are giving 



excellent results. 



Golden Plume (Stokes) 



Outstanding features: Earliness, solid 

 heart, and blight resistance. 



Golden Self -Blanching (Stokes) 



Outstanding features: 

 Robustness and freedom from disease. 



SPECIFICATIONS: 

 Color purity 99% Disinfectant: Dipdust (Bayer). 



Type purity 96% Days to maturity: 105-115. 



Germination: In test Average weight of stalk: 1.3 lbs. 



SPECIFICATIONS: 

 Color purity 99 % Date of Test: June, 1927. 



Type purity 95 % Disinfectant: Dipdust (Bayer). 



Germination 70% Days to maturity: 115-125. 



Averge weight of stalk: 1.4 pounds. 



Golden Plume is now in its fifth year and is in universal use as 

 the earliest Golden Celery. It will mature two weeks ahead of 

 Golden Self-Blanching. Golden Plume (Stokes) is particularly 

 valuable because of its full-hearted quality. It is highly resistant 

 to celery blight. The variety is not long keeping and should be 

 handled promptly when ready for market. Our stock is looked 

 upon by many of the leading celery growers as among the finest 

 available stocks and full reliance may be placed in the seed we offer. 

 The variety is sold under a number of different titles, — the most 

 common synonym being Wonderful. Golden Plume (Stokes) 

 should prove a money maker for you. 



Price, delivered: Packet 50c., oz. $1.50, V4 lb- $5.50, lb. 

 $20.00, 10 lbs. @ $19.50 per lb. 



Golden Self-Blanching (Stokes) has proven a profitable strain 

 for celery-growers in all districts. For thirty years Golden Self- 

 Blanching has maintained a place of honor among celery growers, 

 — being the parent stock from which a number of the newer strains 

 has been developed, including, — Golden Plume and Easy- Blanching. 

 Golden Self-Blanching (Stokes) is the original type. We have not 

 felt justified in offering the newer and taller stock which in many 

 instances has not proven satisfactory to growers. We carry this 

 variety a year in advance of sale as a safeguard to the grower. 

 This practically eliminates danger of late blight, — the spores of 

 which are almost eliminated in carried-over seed. This stock will 

 be practically free from soft and hollow stems. 



Price, delivered: Packet 25c, oz. 75c, Vi 1*>. $2.50, lb. 

 $9.00, 10 lbs. @ $8.50 per lb. 



Golden Plume (Stokes) is 

 a very full-hearted strain 



Allow four ounces 

 per acre 



There is a definite protection in buying seeds in sealed packages. There is a double protection when this seal contains 

 the information given on the seal of Stokes Seed Services. Make it your business to know what you are buying. 



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