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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



-Continued. 



variety is a selection from 



White Plume Celery, Select Stock. 

 Our strain of this seed is fully 95 per cent 



CELERY- 

 "G-iant Pa°cal." This 

 the Golden Self-blanching Celery which has become so 

 popular; it partakes of the best qualities of that variety, 

 but is much larger and a better keeper. It is of a fine, 

 nutty flavor, being entirely free from any bitter taste. It 

 grows about two "feet high; the stalks are very broad, 

 thick and crisp, and entirely stringless; the width and 

 thickness of the stalks are distinctive features of this 

 variety. It bleaches with but slight* ' ' earthing up ' ' and 

 very quickly, usually in five or six days Likely to prove 

 a most valuable variety for both early and midwinter use. 

 5 cts. per pkt.; oz., 40 cts.; \- lb. $1.40 



Large White Solid For sweetness and flavor this 

 variety is hardly equaled b}' any other; on account of its 

 large size it is not grown to anv great extent. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 

 oz. 25 cts.; $ lb. 7a cts.; lb. $2.50. 



Boquet or Fern-Leafed. Entirely distinct from all 

 others in its foliage, which is curled like parsley; it is 

 solid and of good quality, but does not grow so stalky as 

 others. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 4<> cts. 



Imperial Large Ribbed. The stocks are more ro- 

 bust and the ribs larger than probably any other variety; 

 possessed of extra good keeping qualities fine flavor Pkt. 

 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts ; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. §2.50. 



Dwarf White Solid. Dwarf white, of stiff, close habit ; solid, crisp and juicy ; said to keep in good i 

 later in the season than an}' other variety. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 



Crawford Half-Dwarf. Another excellent variety, yellowish white in color when bleached; very 

 and crisp, and possesses a rich nutty flavor; stalks very bunchv; a vigorous grower and a splendid keeper. 

 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts ; J lb. 90 cts.; lb. $3.00. 



Golden Self-Blanching. This new celery, like the new celebrated 

 White Plume, possesses the self-blanching characteristic to a remarkable 

 degree. But here the resemblance ceases; instead of the whitish color of 

 the White Plume when blanched, its inner leaves and hearts are of a 

 beautiful golden yellow, and its ' outer leaves of a creamy light yellow. 

 The foliage is yellowish green, showing, already when the plants are 

 quite small, the distinct character of the variety. In habit it is semi- 

 dwarf; stocks very strong and vigorous; the ribs are large, rounded and very 

 solid; crisp, tender and of excellent flavor and equal in quality to any 

 of the standard sorts. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 35 cts. ; | lb. $1.00. 



White Walnut. A variety specially well adapted for winter keeping; 

 very solid and heavy, and dwarf in habit, possessed of a rich walnut-like 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. 



Boston Market A half-dwarf, robust and very stalky variety, much 

 grown at Boston; stems long and coarse, and produces numerous small 

 shoots from the sides. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz 25 cts.; £ lb. 75 cts.; lb. *2.50. 



Early Arlington. An improved type of the Boston Market celery, 

 earlier and of large growth, and has not so much tendency to blight; 

 one of the very best for early growing. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts ; J lb. $.1 0i» 

 New Rose. This, as all red-tinged sorts, is more hardy and solid 

 than those that bleach yellow or white, and therefore a better keeper. The 

 red varieties have never come into popular favor, but in realitv they are 

 superior to all others. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 3 cts. ; i lb. §1.00. 



Giant Golden Heart. Produced 

 by careful selection and high culture 

 from the Dwarf Golden Heart. In ^^fJlSs^Al 

 quality, appearance and size this 

 variety leaves nothing 

 to be desired, while its 

 fine flavor and rich 

 color make it very de- 

 sirable for private use. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 

 £ lb. $1.40. 



Golden Self-Blanching u.cry. 



CELERIAC or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY. (Knollen Sellerie.) 



Sow early in the spring in light, rich soil ; transplant in Ma}- into beds, and water 

 freely in dry weather. When the plants are nearly full grown it is customary to earth 

 up the bulbs to the height of four or five inches In about a month they will be found 

 sufficiently blanched for use. The roots, which resemble turnips, will be ready in 

 October, and may be preserved in sand during the winter. The roots are used in soups; 

 or, after being scraped and sliced, boil very tender and stew for four or five minutes in 

 just milk enough to cover, after which season with salt and serve with butter. 



fl£g*One ounce produces 7,000 plants. 



Prague Giant. Of fine flavor and large size. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; $ lb., 90 cts 

 Apple-Shaped- A variety smaller in size and moreis'mooth. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz., 30.cts, 



