H. W. BTJCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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THE VERY BEST OF CELERY. 



German, Seleri; French, Celeri; Spanish, Apis; Swedish, Selleri. 

 pjTTT r TTT"R"R 1 Celery has come so generally into use that almost every garden has a bed devoted to its growth, and if the 

 v - ' - 1 — 1 - 1 - *— ' J-uJ-l» soil is rich and the plants well cared for. the Celery will be one of the most prized products of the garden. 

 Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in shallow boxes, or in a finely-prepared seed bed, out of doors, in straight rows, so that 

 the small plants may be kept free from weeds. See to it that the seed is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as 

 plenty of water is necessary to get a satisfactory growth. When about 2 inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may 

 stand 3 inches apart, and when the plants are 4 inches high, cut off the tops, which will cause them to grow stocky. The 

 crop is usually made to succeed some earlier crop, but in order to grow good Celery, the soil must be made as rich as possible; the 

 essentials to success being very rich soil and plenty of water. If good plants are used, they may be set out as late as the middle of 

 August, but the best results are usually obtained from setting out about the last of June or the first of July. The most desirable 

 time will depend upon th e local climate, and is that which will bring the plants .o maturity during cool, moist weather. In setting, 

 prepare broad, shallow trenches about 6 inches deep and 4 feet apart, in which the plants should be set 6 inches apart, 

 cutting off the outer leaves and pressing the soil firmly about the roots. When the plants are nearly full grown they should be 

 "handled." which is done by one person gathering the leaves together while the second draws the soil about the plant to one-third 

 its height, taking care that none of the earth falls between the leaves, as it would be likely to cause them to rust or rot. After a 

 few days draw more earth about them, and repeat the process every few days until only the tops of the leaves are visible; or the 

 leaves may be pressed together by two wide boards held firmly a few inches apart by cross ties and stakes, when in a few days it 

 will be fit for use. Care should be taken that the plants are not disturbed while they or the ground are wet, as it would be sure to 

 injure them. A part of the crop may be simply "handled" and then, at the approach of severe freezing weather, taken up and set 

 put compactly in a dark cellar or an unused cold frame, which can be kept just above the freezing point, and it will then gradually 

 blanch so that it may be used throughout the winter. Should the plants begin to wilt, water the roots without wetting the stalks or 

 leaves, and they will revive again. Celery is sometimes grown by what is termed the new process, which consists in making a spot 

 as rich as possible, and there setting the plants 6 to 8 inches apart each way. If tha-soil is very rich and there is an abun- 

 c ,Ua slants will blanch each other, and the product will be very white and handsome, but we think it is inferior in 



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 Mlb. 65c; lb. $1.25. 



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:, the Best Late Celery— This variety has a very strong and vigorous 

 Ted stalks. It is late, and requires the whole season to develop, but 

 •thy of the first place as a late Celery. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2oz.35c; 



This is the best Celery for early use. Plants of a yellowish-green 

 ves turn a beautiful golden yellow, which adds much to their attrac- 

 handsome colors, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness 

 be tried in order to establish it as the standard of excellence as an 

 1. 10; lb. $2 00. 



a selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and adds to the general 

 italks are very large, thick, solid, crisp, and of a rich, nutty flavor. 

 Quickly, and retains its freshness a long time after being ma rketed. 

 ; 2 oz. 22c; Vi lb. 40c. ; % lb. 70c. ; lb. $1.25. 



act that more good Celery is grown in the famous "Kalamazoo Celery 

 sales of Celery Seed have been in that section, and I have devoted 

 grown in that section, until we now have this acme of perfection in 

 It is alike profitable either for market or family use. There is no 



"town. Pa., writes : "I highly prize your Perfected Kalamazoo Celery 

 this strain of seed. Send to Buckbee for the choicest stock seed 



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nihtty flavor. 

 SlfED GROWS. 



A. L. Holbrook. Minooka. Grundy County. III. 

 I shall recommend your seed to my friends. 



ariety. The plants are a little smaller than the Crawford's Half 

 ized. round, very solid, crisp and tender, and of exceedingly fine and 

 writes: "I have planted large quantities of your seed, and every 

 Pkt. 3c;oz. 12c; 2 oz. 22c; % lb. 40c. ; ! 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 

 Soup, or Cutting Celery— This variety is adapted to sowing thick in rows and cutting when 3 or 4 inches high to use for 

 so |up flavoring. It can be cut repeatedly and will furnish a succession throughout the season. Pkt. 3c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 20c. ; 'i lb. 

 3C ic. ; % lb. 55c ; lb. $1 00. 



Celery Seed for Flavoring— Oz. 5c; 2 oz. 8c; H lb. 12c; % lb. 20c; lb. 30c. 



BUCKBEE HAS MADE CELERY AN ESPECIAL STUDY. HIS SEED IS THE BEST. 



