F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 



Celery 



ONE OUNCE WILL PRODUCE ABOUT 



5,000 



PLANTS 



Bolgiano's Golden Self=Blanching Celery. 



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 five or six inches high, transplant the dwarf varieties 3 feet 

 and the taller sorts 4 feet between rows; plant 6 inches apart in the rows. Cul- 

 tivate well, and when large enough blanch by earthing up. The first operation 

 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 pro- 

 tecting 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 growth and straight, vigorous stalks, is faithfully shown in the illustration. The 

 ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor. 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 loc; oz., $1.00; 

 i lb., $2.75: 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 beautiful golden heart. 

 It holds its own against all the new sorts. Packet, 5 and 10; ounce, 15c; j 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 loc; ounce, 20c; j lb., 50c; lb., $1.25. 



HARTWELL'S PERFECTION.— Magnificent, large, golden-yellow heart, of 

 superior quality, excellent winter market sort. Packet, 5 and loc; ounce, 15c; 

 i 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. Packet, 5 and loc; oz., 15c; j lb., 40c; lb. 

 $1.25. 



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

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

 fectly solid, crisp, and of a delicious, nutty flavor. Packets, 5 and loc; ounce, 

 15c; J lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



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 loc; ounce, 15c; f lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



GIANT GOLDEN HEART CELERY.— An experienced gardener found m 

 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; j 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 remarkable 

 keeper, maintaining its firmness as late as May. It is ready for market by December. 

 Packets, 5 and loc; oz., 20c; \ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



BOSTON MARKET. — A variety grown exclusively by the Boston market 

 gardeners. It has the peculiarity of forming many stalks by its branching habit. 

 Is solid, crisp, and desirable. Packet, loc; ounce, 15c; j lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Bolgiano's Golden Heart Celery. 



Corn Salad 



(Ackersalat) 



One Ounce Will Sow About Eighteen Square Feet and Six Pounds Will Sow an Acre. 

 BROAD LEAVED (Large Seeded). — A delicious salad, used during the winter 

 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., loc; 

 J lb., 15c; I lb., 2oc; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. One pound, by mail, 43c. 



Cress 



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 cov- 

 ered in gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of small, rapid streams. Packet, 50; 

 oz,, 30c; J lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



CURLED GARDEN CRESS.— The seed should be sown in drills about sixteen inches 

 apart on very rich ground, and the plants well cultivated. Packets, 5c; oz., loc; ; lb., 

 20c; lb., 50C. By mail, 8c per lb. extra. 



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

 state. Packet, 5 and loc; i oz., 15c; i lb., 40c; lb. $1.25. 



