THE VERY BEST VARIETIES OF CELERY. 



Culture. 



German. Seleri. French. Celert. Spanish. Apis. Swedish. Sellein. 

 One ounce of seed for 2,000 plants. 

 Celery has come so generally into use that almost every garden has a bed devoted to its growth, and if the 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 moisture 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 bein? 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 bsst results are usually ob- 

 tained from setting about the last of June or the first of July. The most desirable time will depend upon the local climate, and is 

 that which will bring the plants to 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 to- 

 gether 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 more 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 out 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 

 bearin to wilt, water the roots without wettius the stalks or leaves, and thev will revive aeain. 



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BUCKBEE'S IMPROVED GOLDEN HEART — The best for family and 

 market use. The quality is grand and far superior to the original 

 stock of "Golden Heart - ' in habit of growth, and is considerably 

 better than its parent stock. The stalks are very thick, beauti- 

 fully formed, perfectly solid, and of excellent flavor. 

 Another requisite is its excellent keeping quality. In 

 this respect it is the best celery for winter storage, for 

 market or private planting. You will find it an indis- 

 pensable varietv. Be sure and include it in your order. 

 Pkt. 4c. oz. 20c' H lb. 60c. y lb. §1.00, lb. $1.73. 



HEW GIANT PASCAL— A green leaved variety developed from the 

 Golden Self Blanching, and has no superior for fall and winter 

 use. It blanches very quickly after earthing up to a beautiful 

 yellowish-white color; is very solid and crisp and of a nutty 

 flavor, unequaled by any other sort. The stalks grow broad and 

 thick, a single plant making a large bunch. With rich soil and 

 high culture this variety will give the 

 best of satisfaction. Especially rec- 

 ommended for the South, where it 

 grows more satisfactory than al- 

 iaost anv other kind. Pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, 

 U lb. 45c, K lb. 80c. lb. SL50. 



NEW GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING— This 

 is beyond doubt the best celery for 

 early market use. Plants of a yellow- 

 ish-green color when young, but as 

 they ihature the inner . stems and 

 leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow, 

 which adds much to their attractive- 

 ness and makes the work of blanching 

 much easier. The handsome color, 

 crispness, freedom from stringiness 

 ; nd fine nutty flavor of this variety 

 ] lakes it the standard of excellence as 

 ;.n eariv sort. Pkt. 4c. oz. 15c, Ji lb. 

 Coc, y lb. §1.00. lb. 81.75 



HENDERSON'S WHITE PLUME— A hand- 

 some crisp sort of very easy culture. 

 Naturally its stalks and portionsof its 

 inner leaves and heart are white, 

 so that by closing the stalks or 



by tying or by simply drawing the soil up against the plant and 

 pressing it together, the work of blanching is completed without 

 the troublesome process of "banking" or "earthing up." Its eat- 

 ing qualities are equal to the very best other sorts- It is not as 

 good a keeper as our Improved Golden Heart, but is unsurpassed 

 for fall and winter use and is amonsrthe earliest varieties known. 

 Pkt. 4c. oz. 15c. lb. 50c. y lb. SOc. lb. $1.50. 

 NEW KALAMAZOO— 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. Is profitable either for market or 

 familv use. There is no waste in preparing it for the table. Pkt. 

 4c. oz! 15c. % lb. SOc. lb. SOc. lb. $1.50. 

 PERFECTION HE ARTWELL— Strong growins white variety, which 

 blanches easily and succeeds welf in all soils. One of the best for 

 market or home use: flavor is surprisinelv delicious. Pkt. 4c. 



oz. 15c. ! 4 lb. 50c, y, lb. SOc. lb. -SI. 50. 

 NEW ROSE— The red varieties are yearly 

 becoming more popular, because they 

 keep better through the winter, and 

 are eenerallv of superior flavor. Pkt. 

 4c. oz. 15c. M lb.oOc. K lb. SOc. lb. §1.50. 



CELERIAC. OR TURXIP ROOTED CELERY. 



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CELERIAC , or Turnip-rooted Celery. 



German. Kiwttcn-ScUcrie. 

 French. Cclcri-rave. 

 Sow the seed at the same season and 

 give the same treatment as common cel- 

 ery. Transplant the young plants to 

 moist, rich soil, in rows ?. feet apart and 

 6 inches apart in the row. As the roots 

 are the edible part of this vegetable it is 

 not necessary to "earth up" or "handle" 

 it. To keep through winter pack in 

 damp earth and put in the cellar, or 

 leave out of doors covering, with earth 

 or straw. It provides a delicious salad 

 when it is cooked and sliced, with vine- 

 srar: much liked bv everv one. Pkt. 4c, 

 oz. 15c, H lb. SOc, y lb. SOc. lb. S1.50. 



