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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



C £ Xi Xj xC Jl o 



ONE OUNCE WILL PRODUCE ABOUT 3,000 PLANTS. 



CULTURE. — Sow the last of March or early in April, in an open border, in rich, mellow ground, in shallow 

 drills, watering freely in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed the result will be more satisfactory than 

 when only covered. Cut the tops off once or twice before planting out, to make them stocky. When the plants are 5 

 or 6 inches high, transplant the dwarf varieties 3 feet and the taller sorts 4 feet between the rows ; plant 6 inches apart 

 in the rows. Cultivate well, and when Ltrge enough blanch by earthing up. The first operation is that of "hand- 

 ling," generally done the beginning of September; after the soil has been drawn up with a hoe, it is drawn closer 

 around each plant by the hand to keep the leaves firm in an upright position and prevent spreading. "When the plants 

 have become " set" in an upright position, and the celery is wanted for early use, they should be "banked." This is 

 done by throwing the soil as close to the plants as possible with a plow and finishing it with a spade, bringing the earth 

 up nearly to the tops of the plants. The method employed now for protecting is by covering the tops of the banks 

 with waterproof felt paper. 



French Golden Self-Blanching- Celery— This is the 



best celery in cultivation for market gardeners. Since its intro- 

 duction, in 1884, it has been steadily increasing in sales, until now 

 it is the main early celery raised by market gardeners in the 

 vicinity of Baltimore. The beautiful appearance of the plant, 

 with its close habit, compact growth and straight, vigorous stalks, 

 is faithfully shown in the illustration. The ribs are perfectly 

 solid, crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor when blanched with 

 earth ; but when the blanching is done with boards it is apt to be 

 more stringy. It is self-blanching to a very remarkable degree, 

 for without banking up or any covering whatever, even the outer 

 ribs become a handsome, fresh, yellowish white color. The heart 

 is large and solid and of a beautiful, rich, golden yellow color. 

 No variety can surpass, or indeed, equal the French Golden, 

 Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 30 cents ; | pound, f> 1 ; % pound. 

 $1.75; pound, $3.50. 



Paris Golden Self-Blanching- Celery.— An American 

 selection from the celebrated French Golden Self-Blanching, 

 largely used by market gardeners. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; 

 ounce, 15 cents; \ pound, 75 cents; £ pound, $1.50; pound, $3. 



Giant Pascal Celery.— This is a selection from the Golden 

 Self-Blanching and adds to the good quality of its parent's superior 

 keeping qualities. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp 

 and a rich, nutty flavor, free from any taste of bitterness. It 

 blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a long 

 time after being marketed. The heart is a golden yellow, very 

 full and attractive in appearance. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 15 

 cents; \ pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



Golden Self-Blanching Celery (True Stock,) 



Bolgiano's Golden Heart Celery 

 Is the Market Gardeners' Favorite Celery. 



This is the old standard sort which has satisfied gar- 

 deners these many years. It is crisp, solid, handsome, and 

 most excellent flavor, with a beautiful golden heart. It 

 holds its own against all the new sorts, and is more largely 

 used than ever. And its merits will continue its great popu- 

 larity with experienced growers. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; 

 ounce, 15 cents ; \ pound, 40 cents ; £ pound, 70 cents ; 

 pound, $1.25. 



White Plume.— This famous variety, which is of an 

 entirely distinct tvpe of this popular vegetable, should be 

 grown only for fall and early winter use. Packet, 10 cents ; 

 ounce, 15 cents; \ pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



Perfection Heart well.— Magnificent, large, golden 

 yellow heart, of very superior quality, excellent winter 

 market sort. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; \ 

 pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.25. BOLGIANO'S GOLDEN HEART CELERY. 



