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FERRY'S SEEDS 



CELERY 



A row of celery in the home garden will supply a family with 

 a delicious vegetable untU. late in the fall. Its hardy quaUties 

 and adaptability to various soils and weather conditions make 

 it a very desirable crop to grow. 



Excellent results are obtained from constantly moist, rich, 

 well prepared soil. Celery seed will sprout at comparatively low 

 temperatures but requii'es constant and abundant moistiire. 

 It is slow to germinate and even under favorable conditions 

 can not be expected to start within 2 weeks. For fall and 

 winter use in the North, celery may be planted from March 

 15th to April loth. Plantings in other sections can be governed 

 accordingly. The soil for starting plants should be fine and 

 loose and seed must be covered only }i inch deep. Prick out 

 about 3 inches apart each way when seedlings have 3 or 4 leaves 

 started. Keep the soil well moistened at all times and transplant 

 to open ground when plants are 75 to 90 days old. Space the 

 rows according to the method of blanching; 5 to 7 feet are 

 required for soil blanching and 2 to 4 feet for other methods. 

 Set the plants 8 to 12 inches apart in the row. To avoid pithiness 

 or rotting of the stalk do not cover celery for blanching during 

 warm weather. 



GIANT PASCAL Highly recommended for the home garden 

 because of its fine keeping quahties and superlative flavor. 

 Owing to its late matmity it is most highly valued for fall 

 and winter use. The variety makes a veiy attractive 

 appearance. The plants are strong, vigorous and very 

 uniform in size and shape. The stalks are very large, solid, 

 thick, of medium height, very crisp and stringless, and 

 possess a rich nutty flavor. The large heart is creamy 

 white and especiaUy tender. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 2 oz. 60c; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



GOLDEN PLUME or WONDERFUL Resembles Golden 

 Yellow Self Blanching but plants are shorter and of more 

 compact growth. Matures extremely early. Superior 

 quality and vigorous growth make this a favorite among 

 home gardeners. The plant is semi-drawf in habit, stocky 

 and large bunching while the brittle stalks blanch quickly 

 and easily, develop a fine flavor and make a very attractive 

 appearance. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; 2 oz. $1.75; 1/4 lb. $3.00. 



GOLDEN YELLOW SELF BLANCHING [DWARF] For an 



early celery we have yet to find a better strain in quality 

 and appearance. It is especiaUy well adapted to the home 

 garden. Matures early. The medium sized, compact, stocky 

 plants are topped by yellowish green fohage. The stalks are 

 broad, thick, hea^y and blanch with a minimum of culture. 

 They keep well and are stringless, crisp, sweet and hand- 

 some with a dehcious flavor and an appetizing quahty. 



WHITE PLUME A handsome sort that matures very early. 

 The plants are of vigorous growth while the stalks become 

 large and very finely flavored. They blanch easily and 

 quickly tt) a pure white. Their crisp, tender and uniform 

 features make this variety very attractive. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 2 oz. 60c"; 1/4 lb. $1.00. 



CELERIAC 



In this kind of celery, the roots and not the leaf-stalks have 

 been developed by cultivation. The roots, which are the edible 

 portion, keep well for winter use and are excellent for soups 

 and stews. They are also cooked and shced as a salad. 



Sow seed at the same season and give the same treatment as 

 common celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil, in rows 2 feet 

 apart and 6 inches apart in row. Give thorough culture. It is 

 not necessary to earth up or "handle" the plants. After the 

 roots have attained n diameter of 2 inches, they are fit for use. 



LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE An unproved variety of turnip- 

 rooted celery producing large tubers of nearly globular 

 shape and comparativeh' smooth surface. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 2 oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



Celery 



Golden Plume 



CHERVIL 



A hardy annual with aromatic leaves somewhat resembling 

 parsley and by many considered superior to it in flavor. The 

 young leaves are used in soups and for flavoring and garnishing 

 meats and vegetables. 



Sow in early spring in rich, well prepared soil. The seed is slow 

 to germinate, sometimes remaining in the earth 2 or 3 weeks be- 

 fore the plants appear. WTien the plants are about 2 inches high 

 transplant or thin to about 1 foot apart. They are ready for use 

 in 6 to 10 weeks from sowing. 



CURLED This finely curled double variety makes a handsome 

 showing and has a pleasing fragrance and flavor. It grows 

 vigorously and matures earh'. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 2 oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. 75c. 



CHIVES 



ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM A hardy perennial of the 

 Onion family. The leaves are produced abundantly and are 

 used wherever a mild onion flavor is desired. The plant 

 forms an excellent ornamental bed edging, the leaves of 

 which may be cut frequently. The second year a moderate 

 supply of leaves are matured but in the third j'ear the 

 plants have fully developed and give forth a splendid crop. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.06. 



