COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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CELERY. 



Ger. Sellerie. Fr. Celeri. 

 One oz. will produce 4,000 plants. 



This is one of the hest, 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, rich soil. 

 When sown 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 " CBiiERY Cultdke," by mail 

 prepaid for 40 cents. 



GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. The introduc- 

 tion of this and the White Plume, marked a 

 decided advance in the 

 use of this vegetable. 

 The readiness with 

 which it is bleached 

 and ready for market, 

 makes it valuable to 

 every planter. In clos- 

 ing the stalks by sim- 

 ply drawing soil up 

 against the plant and 

 pressing it together, 

 the work of blanching 

 is completed. Can be 

 highly recommended, 

 with its compact 

 growth, and straight 

 vigorous stalk. The 

 ribs are solid, crisp, 

 brittle, and of delicious 

 flavor, surpassed by no 

 other variety. The 

 heart is large, and of a 

 heautiful, rich, golden- 

 yellow color. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., oz,, 30 cts., }i lb., 

 $1, lb., $3. 



CELERY, GOLDEN 

 BLANCHING. 



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 f eatu res ren- 

 ders 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. 25 

 cts.,^ lb. 75 cts. 



GOLDEN HEART CELERY. WHITE PLUME CELERY. 



GIANT PASCAL CELERY. 



GIANT PASCAL.— The latest and best variety 

 of Celery. It is a selection from the Golden 

 Self-Blanching, and adds to the general good 

 qualities of its parent, superior keeping quali- 

 ties. The stalks 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, 

 very full and attractive in appearance. For- 

 mid-winter and early spring use, cannot be 

 excelled. Per pkt. 7 cts., oz. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



WHITE PLUME.— Each year adds to the popu- 

 larity and value of this variety. Like the 

 Oolden Self -Blanching, it requires very little- 

 earthing up to blanch it. Its eating qualities 

 are equal to the ver^ 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. 25- 

 cts., H lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.25. 



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 

 variety; entirely solid, of excellent flavor, and- 

 one of the best keepers during the winter. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts., H lb. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 



EARLY ARLINGTON. An extra early strain of 

 Boston Market, somewhat larger, free from 

 blight, and not inclined to run to seed ; blanches 

 easy and is a strong grower. It is crisp, solid^ 

 and has an exquisite nutty flavor. Per pkt. 5 

 cts.. oz. 20 cts., ^ lb. 60 cts. 



WHITE SOLID. A large -sized, vigorous grow- 

 ing variety; stalk white, round, very crisp^ 

 perfectly solid, and of superior flavor. Good 

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

 oz. 15 cts., H 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 ana 

 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.. % lb. 15 cts., lb. 

 50 cts. 



