THE VERY BEST VARIETIES OF CELERY. 



German, Se!e)-i. French, Cdei-i. Spanish, ^pis. Swedish, SeHeri. 

 One ounce of seed for 2,000 plants. 



CULTURE. Sow in open ground as soon as it is fit to work in April. In June and July transplant in rows three feet apart for 



the dwarf varieries. and four to five feet for the larger sorts, and set six inches apart in rows. About the middle 

 of August it is advisable to begin " earthing up," or " boarding up,"' necessary for the proper blanching. In the first instance. 

 the plants can be hilled up with a hoe or similar tool; for those who have large amounts, a horse celery hiller will be found |^^Bk 

 profitable. Don't let the earth enter the heart of the celery, that is the light leaves in the center, for they are apt to rust. To Y^fTw 

 prevent this, go over the plants after they are '-hilled up and shake the dirt out. In " boarding up it is only necessary to ~ 

 stand a board, of the required height, each side of the row, on its edge, and hold in position at the ends by braces or stakes. When 

 thoroughly blanched your plants should be dug and are now ready for market or to be stored away. The following is a simple method : 

 Set plants as closely together as the bunches of roots will permit, upon and partially in a layer of moist muck or loam in a corner of 

 the cellar. Keep the layer always moist, or wet, and the foliage always dry. Use the plants that are most nearly blanched first, sav- 

 ing those which had the least done to them in the field for the last. Instead of putting them directly upon the cellar bottom, you may 

 place them in a box of convenient size, having muck or loam in the bottom. Just above this layer bore a few holes into the sides of 

 the box. and tlu'ough these you may apply water as needed. The above is but one of the many ways in which Celery can be handled, 

 but is so simple, that 



ALL CAN HAVE SUCCESS IN GROWING CELERY. 



Iiu proved Golden Heart— (See cut.)— One of the best for fam- 

 ily and market use. The quality is grand and far superior to 

 tlie oi'iginal stock of " Golden Heart " in habit of growth, and is 

 considerably better than its parent stock. The stalks are very 

 thick, beautifully formed, perfectly solid, and of excellent flavor, 

 and another valuable requisite is its excellent keeping quality. 

 In this respect it is the best celery for winter storage, for mar- 

 ket or for private planting. You will find it an indispensable 

 varietv. Be sure and include it in vour order. Pkt. -Ic, oz. 20c, 

 lb. (30c, i.< lb. .SI. 00, 1 lb. 81.75. 



New Giant Pascal— (See cut.)— The latest and best variety of 

 Celery, being a selection from the Golden Self Blanching, and 

 adds to the general good qualities of its parent ; superior keeping 

 quality. The stalk is lai-ge, very thick, solid, crisp and of a rich 

 uutty flavor ; free from any trace of bitterness. It blanches very 

 easily and quickl.y and retains its freshness a long time after be- 

 ing marketed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, U lb. 70c, i.<lb. .?1.20. lb. .S2.00 



New Kalamazoo— (See cTit.)— A grand variety, of a creamy 

 white color and very popular with the Celery growers around 

 Kalamazoo, Mich., 'the largest celery growing district in the 

 world. Of very large size and most perfect shape. Straight, 

 closely set, neat and^'charming in appearance ; none can give bet- 

 ter satisfaction. Is higlily desirable and profitable either for 

 market or familv use. "There is no waste in preparing it for the 

 table. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, lb. 60c, K lb. SI. 00, lb. §1.75. 



Henderson's White Plume — A handsome crisp sort of very 

 easy cultivation. Naturally its stalks and portions of its inner 

 leaves and heart are white," so that by simply tying or drawing 

 the soil up asainst the plant and pressing it together the work 

 of blanching" is completed without the additional trouble of 

 " earthing up." Its eating qualities are ahead of any 

 other, it being crisp, solid and of a rich nutty flavor, while it is 

 not as good a keeper as the " Improved Golden Heart," it is un- 



surpassed for fall and earlv winter use, bv far the earliest celery 

 known. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c, U lb. TOc, lb. -?1.20. lb. $2.00. 



New Golden Self Blanching — (See cut) — The introduction of 

 this and the '-White Plume " mark a decided advancement in 

 the use of this vegetable by all amateur growers. The time and 

 labor required in bleaching are in these kinds nearly overcome. 

 This strain is no doubt to-day the finest in cultivation for the 

 home garden. >I,v seed from the original Paris introducers is as 

 true a strain as exists. 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, makes 

 it invaluable to the gardener and exceedingly popular with 

 evei-y private planter. The enth'e stalk is crisp and a much bet- 

 ter keeper than the White Plume. Pkt. 5c, oz. '200, lb. 70c, 

 K lb, S1.20, lb. 82.25. 



New Rose — (See cut.)— Without doubt the finest of its class; the" 

 color is a beautiful shade of rose ; of exceptionally fine flavor, 

 solid, crisp, and entirely free from striuginess. A good variety 

 for late use, keeping well. Pink varieties are becoming very 

 popular, and I would advise you to try at least a small quantity 

 of this variety, as it will please you. " Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c. 34 lb. 60c. 



Perfection Heartwell— (See cut.)— A sti-ong growing white va- 

 riety, which blanches easily and succeeds well in all soils. One 

 of tiie best for market or home use ; flavor is surprisingly deli- 

 cious and rare. It can not be too highly recommended, and is 

 sure to give you the best of satisfaction. iPkt. 4c. oz.-20c. }{ lb. 60c. 



Mr. Wilson, a large Kalamazoo Celery grower, writes : "I plant 

 Buckbee's Celery seed annually. Always brings good results." 



Mr. Gains, Muscatine. Iowa, writes: " Your seeds give splendid 

 results ; my celery bed was indeed a sight." 



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