

B STREET, N. W., Washington. D. C 



CELERY 



MAcHHR ChLKRY. 



I he * In i ii n. In- 1 < i-l.-n.-- We have been selling this 

 splendid variety to satisfied customers for several years 

 past, and believe that we have the purest strain that is 

 offered. The sulks grow to an immense size, and are per- 

 fectly solid and crisp. It has a firm and beautiful golden 

 heart, and the flavor is first-class. This variety is grown 

 largely by market gardeners in this section, by whom it is 

 highly prized. Packet, 10 cents , ounce, 20 cents ; % 

 pound. 60 cents ; pound, 52. 



New Winter Queen Celerj (Pedigree Stock. 



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. Pack- 

 ets, 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; ' 4 p'ound, 40 cents; 

 pound. fi.25. 



Boston Market. A variety grown almost exclusively 

 by the Boston market gardeners. It has the peculiarity of 

 forming many stalks by its branching habit. Is solid, 

 crisp, and desirable. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; 

 )i pound. 40 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



Gianl Golden Heart Celery. — An experienced gar- 

 dener 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 ; % 

 pound, 40 cents ; pound, 51.25. 



OUR NEW -VICTORY 



We so name this grand celery because it truly 

 stands victorious over all. it has a greater 

 amount of heart, is heavier, stouter and thicker 

 than all its rivals. It is the most economical, 

 celery yet introduced, every particle being 

 solid, crisp, and of a delicious nutty flavor. Its 

 beautiful, large, full golden heart and compact 

 growth make it an ornament hard to surpass. 

 It is a remarkable keeper, maintaining its firm- 

 ness as late as May. Critical market gardeners 

 have pronounced it to be of the finest quality, 

 best keeper and most salable celery they have 

 ever raised. It is ready for market by Decem- 

 ber. Packets, 5 cents and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 

 cents; % pound, 50 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



NEW PERLE LE GRAND CELERY. 



Kxperienced celery growers are surprised at 

 the size and excellence of this celery. It is no 

 longer on probation, for successive splendid 

 crop- prove its superiorty. This season its size 

 and quality have astounded old gardeners. It 

 keep- in perfect condition over winter and after 

 other sorts are -one. Its large, full, golden 

 heart and rich, nutty Savor leaves a pleasant 

 taste behind. It is customary with seedsmen to 

 charge high prices for such excellent produc- 

 tion-, but we prefer to send them out at low 

 prices to introduce them widely and quickly. 

 Packet-. 5 cents and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; 

 \ pound, 40 cents ; pound, fi.25. 



GIANT PASCAL CELERY. 

 A GIANT IN SIZE, WITH PURE GOLDEN HEART. 



This is a selection from the Golden Self- 

 Blanching and adds to the good quality of its 

 parents' superior keeping qualities. The stalks 

 ire verv large, thick, solid, crisp and a rich, 

 nutty flavor, free from any taste of bitterness. 

 It blanches very easily and quickly and retains 

 it- freshness a long time after being marketed. 

 The heart is a golden yellow, very full and at- 

 tractive in appearance. Packet, 10 cents ; 

 ounce, 15 cents ; V pound, 40 cents ; 1 pound, 

 5125. 



CELERIAC- Knolle Cellerie. 



Culture lor Root Celery. — Sow the seed 

 at same season and give same treatment as com- 

 mon celery. Transplant the young plants to 

 moist, rich soil in rows two feet apart and six 

 inches apart in the row. 



New Large, Smooth Prague Celeriac. 



A new and quite distinct sort, roots being very 

 smooth, large and round. They may be cooked 

 and sliced and eaten with vinegar. Packets, 

 5 cents and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents; % 

 pound, 40 cents. 



