28 



COLE S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



CELERY. 



Ger. Selleric. Fr. Celeri. 



One ounce will produce 4.000 plants. 



This is one of the best, if not the finest, of 

 salad plants. Although largely grown at the 

 present time, still its production should be 

 greatly increased. It may be grown in any gar- 

 den with very little labor. Sow seed during 

 March or April in hot-bed, or in a box in the 

 house, or in the open ground in moist, rlcQ soil. 

 When sowr in the open ground it vegetates, 

 slowly. When the plants are four to six inches 

 high, transplant in rows three feet apart and 

 six inches apart in the rows. Earth up to blanch 

 three or four times during their growth, taking 

 care that no earth falls in the center of the 

 plant. Take up the plants late in the fall, just 

 before winter sets in, and remove to the cellar 

 and cover with sand or earth, for future use. 



An essay entitled, "CEiiERY Culture," by mail 

 prepaid, 4o cents. 



NEW PINK PLUME. The stalks of this mag- 

 nificent new Celery areof clear, creamy white, 

 shaded with a beautiful, delicate pink. In 

 flavor, it is sweeter than any other red Celery, 

 having a stronger ."Celery" flavor, and pre- 

 ferred by Lelery lovers wherever known. The 

 foliage is white, serrated like the White 

 Plume, a-nd the plants bleach naturally . It has 

 the long keeping qualities for which the red 

 Celeries are noticable, and the faint tint of 

 pink makes it w» cderfully attractive for table 

 use. It has no tendency to rust, and owing to 

 its white tops inatures and blanches as early as 

 the famous White Flume 

 Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts. 



PINK PLUME CELKRY. WHITE PLUME CELEKY. 



WHITE PLUME. Each year adds to the popu- 

 larity and value of this variety. Like the 

 Golden Self-liUmching, it requires very little 

 earthing up to blanch it. Its eating qualities 

 are equal to the very best other sorts, being 

 crisp, solid and of a rich nutty flavor. It is a 

 good keeper up to the holiday season, and for 

 early use is more extensively grown for mar- 

 ket than any other sort. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., 14 lb. f.O cts., lb. $2.00. 



GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING, This fine va- 

 riety with its rich, golden yellow color, its 

 close habit and compact growth, and greater 

 than all, the readiness with which It is bleached 

 and rendered marketable, make It invalua- 

 ble to the gardener and exceedingly popular 

 with every planter. The entire stalk is solid, 

 crisp, and although not as early, a much bet- 

 ter keeper than the White Plume. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



GIANT PASCAL CELERY. 



GIANT PASCAL. This late variety of celery 

 is a selection from the Golden Self-Blanch- 

 ing, and adds to the general good qual- 

 ities of its parent, superior keeping qualities. 

 The stocks are very large, thick, solid, crisp, 

 and of a rich nutty flavor, free from any trace 

 of bitterness; it blanches very easily, and 

 quickly and retains Its freshness a long time 

 after being marketed. The heart is golden 

 yellow, and very full. For mid-winter and 

 early spring use, cannot be excelled. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts. 



NEW ROSE. In this variety we have a combi- 

 nation of the best qualities of Celery. The red 

 sorts far surpass the white in flavor and keep- 

 ing qualities, and in their coloring features 

 renders them valuable as a table ornament. 

 This sort should be largely grown, as it is 

 crisp, nutty and of fine flavor. Per pkt. 5 cts.,. 

 oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts. 



DWARF GOLDEN HEART. In the great Celery 

 growing districts this variety is planted to 

 the exclusion of almost all others. When 

 blanched the heart is of a waxy golden yellow, 

 rendering it a most attractive and showy va- 

 riety; entirely solid, of excellent flavor, and 

 one of the best keepers during the winter. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., lb. ipi.50. 



WHITE SOLID. A large-sized, vigorous grow- 

 ing variety, stalk white, round, very crisp, 

 perfectly solid, and of superior flavor. GooQ 

 for market and general use. Per pkt. 4 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vi lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



CELERIAC, or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY. A 



variety of Celery having turnip-shaped roots, 

 which may be cooked and sliced and used with 

 vinegar, making a most excellent salad. It is 

 more hardy, and may be treated in the same 

 manner as celery. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



OLD CELERY SEED. For flavoring soups, 

 pickles, etc. Per oz. 5 cts.. ^4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 

 40 cts. 



