D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



CELERY- Continued 



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¥X7V^.24>^ ¥^lf ItY^r^ While we are fully aware that 

 ▼ ▼ Hll%5 M. aLA11A%7 this variety has great merit as 

 an earlj' market sort, being as early as any and very attractive 

 when fit for use, yet we do not think that it compares favorably 

 with the Golden Yellow Self Blanching either in flavor or solidity, 

 or that it will remain in condition for use as long after it is earthed 

 up. Plants light yellowish-green with tips of leaves almost white. 

 As they mature, the inner stems and leaves turn white and re- 

 quire to be earthed up but a short time before they are in condi- 

 tion for use. Where a fine appearing celery at a minimum 

 amount of labor is the object, this variety will give entire satis- 

 faction. An Improved White Plume with longer stems is being 

 offered, but careful comparison with our stock shows that it is 

 not equal in quality or so desirable as that we offer. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 3oc; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



DWARF WHITE SOLID. An erect, compact growing variety. 

 Stalks moderately thick and distinctly ribbed, solid, crisp and of 

 excellent quality. This variety is also sold as Large Ribbed 

 Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



PERFECTION HEARTWELL. A medium green, second early 

 variety. The plants are taller than Dwarf White Solid and a 

 little later in maturing, being one of the earliest green leaved 

 sorts. The stalks are of medium size, round, very solid, crisp, 

 tender, white and of fine fiavor. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 26c; 

 h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



SEYMOUR'S WHITE SOLID. A large sized, vigorous growing va- 

 riety; stalks white, round, very crisp; perfectly solid and of supe- 

 rior flavor. Matures a little earlier than Giant Pascal. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 26c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



Giant Pascal 



This is a green leaved variety 

 developed from the Golden Yel- 

 low Self Blanching, and is an excellent sort for fall and 

 winter use. It blanches to a beautiful yellowish-white 

 color, is very solid and crisp and of a fine nutty flavor. 

 The stalk is very thick, the upper portion nearly round 

 but broadening and flattening toward the base. With 

 rich soil and high culture this variety will be wholly satis- 

 factory if a large growing, medium late celery of excellent 

 quality is desired. Especially recommended for the south 

 where it is prized more than almost any other kind. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 36c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.76 



QiANT Pascal Celery, 



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Evan's Triumph 



As grown by us 

 _ this is one of the 



best late sorts. The variety produces a very strong and 

 vigorous plant with large, very white, crisp, tender and 

 fine flavored stalks. It is late and requires the whole sea- 

 son to develop but will keep well for a very long time and 

 has proven to be one of the most popular late varieties. 

 When it is properly grown a dozen plants trimmed for 

 market will weigh nearly twice as much as the same num- 

 ber of some smaller and earlier sorts. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 36c; h Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



French's Success STnf^el'ery 



yet introduced. Growth compact and short in stem so 

 that plants may be well earthed up for blanching while 

 growing close together. Foliage dark green; heart large, 

 solid and formed early; stalks white, thick, yet brittle and 

 without stringiness, and of good quality. It requires 

 more time to mature than some sorts but remains firm, 

 solid and in perfect condition until late in spring. We 

 recommend it as the best variety for the late market. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 36c; 2 Oz. 60c. % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.60 

 (See opposite page). 



SOUP, OR CUTTING CELERY. This variety is not suit- 

 able for blanching but is adapted to sowing thick in rows 

 and cutting when three or four inches high, to use for soup 

 flavoring. The tops grow very large and rapidly and if cut 

 repeatedly a succession will be furnished throughout the 

 season. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 26c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



CELERY SEED FOR 



Lb. 16c; Lb. 30c. 



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FLAVORING. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 



Large Smooth Prague Celeriac. 



Celeriac 



or Turnip- 

 Rooted Celery 



CULTURE — Sow the seed at the same season and give the 

 same treatment as common celery. Transplant the young 

 plants to moist, rich soil , in I'ows two feet apart and six inches 

 apart in the row. Give thorough culture. As the roots are the 

 edible portion of this vegetable, it is not necessary to earth up or 

 "handle" it. After the roots have attained a diameter of two 

 inches or over, they will be fit for use. To keep through winter, 

 pack in damp earth or sand and put in the cellar or leave out 

 of doors, covering with earth and straw, like beets or carrots. 



Large Smooth Prague |^o™!>??„'^?^ 



rooted celery, producing large and smooth roots which are 

 almost round and with very few side roots. Plants vigorous, 

 with large, deep green foliage. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz, 35c; 

 h Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



TP- . -,-« : -^ T^^^rx4-i^A The root of this celery is turnip- 



M. Urilip-XXOUiea shaped, tender, with sweet taste 



and rather strong flavor. It is used principally for seasoning 



meats and soups. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 26c; h Lb. 40c; 



Lb. $1.50 



Crimson Giant Turnip Radish 



A variety extraordinary in that, whfle growing to an unusually large size, it is always tender, crisp and of mild flavor. 



It remains in perfect condition a remarkably long time, and unlike other forcing varieties, does not become pithy even 



when twice their size in diameter. Root turnip shaped; color a beautiful crimson-carmine; flesh firm, crisp and tender. 



wnue very desirable as a second early forcing variety, we specially recommend it for outdoor planting. See opposite 



page. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; h Lb. 26c; Lb. 76c. ^ ^ f ^ ^^ 



