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QELER Y. 



P.4R;s GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.— This is one of the best fot 

 general use. The ri'os are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and of a deli 

 cions flavor, surpassed by no other variety, whlle.it has the decided 

 merit of b-ir.j self blanching to a remarkable degree; the heart i3 

 large, solid and of a bf-auiitui. rich, golden yellow co. or. Don't fail to 

 give this valuable variety a trial. Pkt. 5c; oz. ^5c: qr. lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 



PINK ; J ' line.— This is one of the most beautiful and best flavored 

 of all the celeries; 1 inn iwth and not ikely to rust; it blanches 



wilhalmn.-t as little ti the White Plune, and is solid, crisp and 



brittle. Pk . 5c: oz. 2o^: quarter lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 



WHITE PLUME. — Xo other celery ntfturaVy turns white upon 

 reaching matnriiy; all others require blanching with boards or with 

 e rth. The'.- - f- Blanching naturally turns yellow, but this one 



turns wh ire. Notonly the stem whiten but also the leaf; especially 

 inuerleaf afS'imea the attractive white color. It is truly a beau- 

 tiful type. Tbis mak< s the White P.urne celery one of the most showy 

 orn-menrs that can be put on a Tbauksgiving or Christmas dinner 

 table. Ti. i bite Plume is all that can be desired in suucu ence. crisp- 

 ness and quality. T . !■• at it si est. it most have rich soil and plenty of 

 water. Well-grown \\ ; ite Plume is simj iy perfect both in palatability 

 anil beauty. S iw in A il. set in July, cultivate thoroughly and fre- 

 quently. I ill lightly ::i October, and it is in excellent condition for use 

 in November or December, Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; quarter lb. 50e; lb. $1.60. 



WINTEi? QUEF"*.— Winter Queen is a close, compact grower, and 

 will prove to be a garden favorite. It is a dwarf or half dwarf celery, 

 of about the same s ze as Golden Self-Blanching ; it has, in fact, many 

 traits of th .t \;ni'-ty. but it isof a dark green color and a far better 

 k' e -er. Th • stalks aie thick and heavy, with more heart than any 

 other variety. The leaves b anch to a beautiful creamy 

 white, and are firm and a did ; the flavor is sweet nutty 

 and d -licious, leaving nothing to be desired in quality. 

 This is probably the most desirable winter celery grown; 

 will keep well until March, April, and sometimes even in 

 May. Pkt, 5c; oz. 23c: quarter lb. 60c; lb. $1.80. 



\'ew York Improved Spineless Egg Plant. 



GIANT PASCAL.— This is a tall-growing variety, at- 

 taining a height of about two feet. The stalks are thick, 

 solid and stringless, and almost as brittle as glass, fewer 

 in number than any ordinary kinds of celery, but make 

 full weight by reason of width and thickness. I do not 



DW*r>F GOLDEN HEART. — This is a good winter think the color of anyceleryis better described by the 



keeper, a strong grower and a great, favorite. In growth 

 it is h ilf dwarf, similar t..> Crawford's except that itonly 

 blanches the heart and is of Drighter golden yellow color 

 A very desirable variety; try it. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; quarter 

 pound 50c; pound $1.50. 



word "ivory" than tbis one. It blanches early and k< ens 

 well; in flavor it very much resembles Golden Helf- 

 Blanching, of which it is an offspring, and the flavor is 

 very choice. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c: quarter lb. 50e; lb. $.50. 



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BOSTON MARKET.— This is a good and reliable win- 

 ter keeper. It blanches quite early, and when ready fur 

 market or table makes a good appearance, and is tender, crisp, and tine 

 flavor. It is a vigorous grower, with dark green leaves, attaining a medium 

 height; in short, it is an old standard celery of widely known excellence. 

 Packet 5c: ounce 20c; quarter pound 50c; pound $1.50. 



PARSLEY. 



-WM 



CHAflPION MOSS CURLED.— The large leaves are heavily crimped and 

 curled, being quite mosslike in appearance, and of a peculiarly rich, evtra 

 dark green coloring; very productive and most attractive as a garnish, 

 b th on account of its deep green color and its fine moss;. ., 

 Pkt. 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 20c; pound 50c. 



DOl'fJLE CURLED.— It is very curly and tine cut. of compact 

 and bright green color ; a very desirable variety for gani^; ig 

 ounce 10c; quarter pound 20c; pound 50c. 



TRIPLE CURLED. — Plant robust and free from growth, and is improved 

 by severe cutting; large leaves and beautifully 



stands heat, drought and cold ; yield double th-' < 



of plant is very handsome. Pkt. 5C: oz. 10c: quarter pound . . 



