F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



Bolgiano's Golden Self-Blanching Celery. 



CELERY 



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 drllla, watering 

 freely in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed th« 

 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 five or six inches high, trans- 

 plant the dwarf varieties 3 feet and the taller sorts 4 feet be- 

 tween rows; plant 6 inches apart in the rows. Cultivate well, 

 and when large enough blanch by earthing up. The first op- 

 eration is that of "handling," 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 

 boards. 



French Golden Self-Blanching Celery. This is the best 

 celery in cultivation. Since its introduction, in 1884, it has 

 been steadily increasing in sales, until now it is the main 

 early celery raised by market gardeners. The beautiful ap- 



pearance of the plant, with its close habit, compact growthand straight, vigorous stalks, is faithfully shown in the illus- 

 tration. The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor. It is self-blanching to a very remarkable de- 

 gree, 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 10c; oz., 75c; % lb., $2.75; y 2 lb., $5.00; lb., $10.00. 



BOLGIANO'S GOLDEN HEART CELERY. This is the old standard sort which has satisfied gardeners these many 

 years. It is crisp, solid, handsome, the most excellent flavor, with a beau- 

 tiful golden heart. It holds its own against all the new sorts. Packet, 5 

 and 10; ounce, 15c; % pound, 40c; lb., $1.25. 



WHITE PLUME. This famous variety, which is of an entirely distinct 

 type of this popular vegetable, should be grown only for fall and early 

 winter use. Packet, 5 and 10c; ounce, 20c; Y A lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



HARTWELL'S PERFECTION. Magnificent, large, golden-yellow 

 heart, of superior quality, excellent winter market sort. Packet, 5 and 

 10c; ounce, 15c; l / A lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



THE SCHUMACHER CELERY. We have been selling this splendid 

 variety to satisfied customers for several years past, and we believe that 

 we have the purest strain that is offered. The stalks grow to an immense 

 size, and are perfectly solid and crisp. It has a firm and beautiful golden 

 heart, and the flavor is first-class. Pkt., 5 and 10c; oz., 15c; l /i lb., 40c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



NEW WINTER QUEEN CELERY. Is beautiful in appearance, of close 

 habit and compact growth, and blanches to a beautiful cream white. Ribs 

 perfectly solid, crisp, and of a delicious, nutty flavor. Packets, 5 and 10c; 

 ounce, 15c; J4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 



GIANT PASCAL CELERY. This is a selection from the Golden Self- 

 Blanching. 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. Packets, 5 and 10c; 

 ounce, 15c; K lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



GIANT GOLDEN HEART CELERY. An experienced gardener found 

 in his dwarf Golden Heart a few plants of larger growth. These were set 

 aside and careful selections made for several years, resulting in the Giant 

 Golden Heart, which excels for large size, solidity, and keeping quality. 

 Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; y A pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



OUR NEW "VICTORY" CELERY. Its beautiful, large, full golden 

 heart and compact growth make it an ornament hard to surpass. It is a re- 

 markable keeper, maintaining its firmness as late as May. It is ready for 

 market by December. Packets, 5 and 10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



BOSTON MARKET. A variety grown exclusively by the Boston mar- 



ket gardeners. It has the peculiarity of forming many stalks by its branch- 

 ing habit. Is solid, crisp, and desirable. Packet 10c; ounce, 15c; J4 lb., 



40c: 



Bolgiano's Golden Heart Celery, 

 lb., $1.25. 



CORN SALAD (ackersalat) 



One Ounce Will Sow About Eighteen Square Feet and Six Pounds Will Sow 



BROAD LEAVED (Large Seeded). A delicious salad, used during the win- 

 ter and spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used 

 like .spinach. Sow in spring in drills one foot apart. It will mature in six 

 weeks. For early spring use sow in September and winter over like spinach. 

 Packet, 5c; oz., 10c; V A lb., 15c; J4 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. One pound, 

 by mail, 43c. CRESS |P& 



TRUE WATER CRESS. It thrives when its roots and stems are submerged 

 in water. It is one of the most delicious of small salads. The seed should be 

 sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of small, 

 rapid streams. Packet, 5c; oz., 30c; Y A lb., $100; lb., $3.00. 



CURLED GARDEN CRESS. The seed should be sown in drills about six- 

 teen inches apart on very rich ground, and the plants well cultivated. Packets, 

 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. By mail, 8c per lb. extra. 



WILD GARDEN CRESS. Largely used for pork salad; has a delicious pun- 

 gent taste. Packet, 5 and 10c; 1 oz., 15c; V A lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



