CELERY 



LATE VARIETIES 



GIANT PASCAL. This late or winter variety is quite distinct 

 from other types and is unsurpassed for brittleness and richness 

 of flavor. Plant vigorous, large, compact. Stalks long, fairly broad, 

 thick and rounded; solid, very brittle, possessing a rich nutty 

 flavor. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 50c $1.50 $5.00 



UTAH also called GOLDEN CRISP and SALT LAKE. This 

 variety originated near Salt Lake City and has long been famous 

 in that section. It is a very desirable late type maturing approxi- 

 mately a week earlier than Giant Pascal. Plants stocky, compact, 

 and full hearted. Stalks thick, solid, fairly broad, well rounded, 

 brittle and of fine flavor and quality. The best green variety for 

 late use and storage. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 90c $2.75 $8.00 



WINTER QUEEN. An improved selection of Golden Dwarf. It 

 is a desirable variety for a late crop, and an excellent keeper. 

 Plant vigorous, erect, fairly tall. Stalks light green, solid, crisp, 

 and of delicious flavor when thoroughly blanched. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 70c $2.00 $6.00 



CELERIAC 



or 

 TURNIP ROOTED CELERY 



HENDERSON'S SNOWBALL. This variety produces the finest 

 roots of any strain we have ever seen. The roots are exceptionally 

 smooth, nearly round, and about 3 inches in diameter. The flesh 

 is of excellent texture, and has a flavor of a delicious nutty celery. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 40c $1.25 $4.00 



LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE. A very uniform strain of this old 

 standard CELERIAC. The roots are a little larger and slightly 

 coarser than Henderson's Snowball, but are of very attractive 

 appearance. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 35c $1.00 $3.50 



CARDOON 



LARGE SPANISH. A Perennial, belonging to the same family as 

 Green Globe Artichoke and grown for the fleshy leaf stalks or 

 midribs. The plants grow nearly 3 feet high, and are grayish 

 green in color. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 45c $1.35 $4.00 



CHERVIL 



CURLED. The plants are similar to curled parsley, but the leaves 

 are of finer texture. Extensively used by the French in cooking 

 salads and as a garnish. 



oz. l/ 4 lb. lb. 



Price 25c 70c $2.00 



CORN SALAD 



LARGE LEAVED. A salad plant usually grown in the late 

 summer or fall. The plants form rosettes of tender edible 

 leaves which are used in salads or cooked like Spinach. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 35c $1.00 $3.00 



UTAH or GOLDEN CRISP 

 CHICORY 



LARGE ROOTED OR COFFEE CHICORY. The dried roots are 

 used either as a substitute or adulterant for coffee. The roots are 

 12 to 14 inches long, about 2^2 inches in diameter at the shoulder, 

 and taper to the tip. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 35c $1.00 $3.00 



WITLOOF CHICORY also called FRENCH ENDIVE. Seed 

 sown in the spring produces long, thick roots. When taken up in 

 the fall and buried in damp sand in a warm place, they produce 

 pointed head like clusters of blanched leaves, which are in great 

 demand for salads. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 45c $1.35 $4.00 



COLLARDS 



GEORGIA. A tall growing non-heading plant of the Cabbage 

 family grown in the South for greens. The plants are 2 to 3 feet 

 tall, with many leaves and a cluster or loose head of leaves at 

 the top. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 15c 35c $1.00 



CRESS 



EXTRA CURLED also called PEPPER GRASS. A rapid grow- 

 ing annual, having fine cut dark green leaves of pungent flavor. 

 Used for garnishing and salads. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 



Price 20c 50c $1.50 



UPLAND. The leaves and their flavor somewhat resemble those 

 of Water Cress but the plants can be grown in any garden soil. 



oz. 1/4 U>. 

 Price 50c $1.50 



WATER CRESS. A hardy perennial water plant highly prized 

 for salads and garnishing. It will only grow in moist soil, prefer- 

 ably along small spring brooks, or streams. 



oz. 1/4 lb. 



Price $1.00 $3.00 



1941. WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS— PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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