COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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CELERY. 



Ger. Sellerie. Ft CeleH. 

 One oz. will produce 4,000 plants. 



This is one ot the best, if not the finest, of 

 salad plants. Although largely grown at the 

 present time, still its production should be 

 greatly increased. It may he grown in any gar- 

 den with very little labor. Sow seed during 

 March or April in hot-bed, or in a box in the 

 house, or in the open ground in moist, rich soil. 

 When sown in the open ground it vegetates 

 slowly. When the plants are four to six inches 

 high, transplant in rows three feet apart and six 

 inches apart in the rows. Earth up to blanch 

 three or four times during their growth, taking 

 care that no earth falls in the center of the 

 plant. Take up the plants late in the fall, just 

 before Avinter sets in, and remove to the cellar 

 and cover with sand or earth, for future use. 



An essay entitled "Celery Oultctre," by mail 

 prepaid for 40 cents. 



GIANT PASCAL. See Novelties. 



GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. A new self- 

 blanching celery, said to be superior to all 

 others. It is an ex- 



cellent keeper, and it 

 has the quality of 

 self-blanching to a 

 remarkable degree, 

 the heart being a 

 beautiful golden yel- 

 low, and even the 

 outer ribs of yellow- 

 ish white color with- 

 out any banking 

 whatever. Add to 

 these wonderful qual- 

 ities its stocky habit, 

 its strong heavy 

 growth, the fact that 

 it is perfectly solid 

 and of the finest 

 flavor, we have a var- 

 iety seemingly unsur- 

 passed. Perpkt.,5ct=., 

 oz., 30 cts., lb., $1. 

 HENDERSON'S NEW 

 CBiiERY, GOLDEN SELF- ROSE. In this variety 

 BLANCHING. we have a combina- 



tion of the best qualities of Celery. The red 

 sorts far surpass the white in flavor and keep- 

 ing qualities, and possess in their coloring 

 features which renders them valuable as a 

 table ornament. This sort should be largely 

 grown, as it is crisp, nutty and of fine flavor. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts., J4 lb., 75 cts. 



OOIiSXN HEART CELERY. WHITE PLUME CELERY. 



WHITE PLUME. The introduction of this var- 

 iety bids fair to so simplify the culture of cel- 

 ery that the most unexperienced can grow it in 

 proper condition for the table. The stock and 

 porQons of the inner leaves and heart are nat- 

 ■ii/ral white, so that by closing the stalks, either 

 by tying them together or by pressing the soil 

 up against the plant, the work of blanching is 

 completed. Its eating qualities are equal to 

 the very best, being crisp, solid, and of a nutty 

 flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts., J4 lb., 75 cts. 



DWARF GOLDEN HEART A very popular and 

 distinct variety. In habit of growth it resem- 

 bles the Half Dwarf White sorts, except that 

 when blanched the heart, which is large and 

 full, is of a waxy, golden yellow. It is a most 

 striking and showy variety. It is entirelv solid, 

 of most excellent flavor, and keeps weii. Pei- 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 20 cts., 14 lb., CO cts., lb.. $2.00. 



EARLY ARLINGTON. An improvement on the 

 Boston Market Celery, in being throe or four 

 weeks earlier, and of larger growth, while it 

 does not blight so badly, nor run to seed. One 

 of the very best varieties for early growing, as 

 it blanches very early and much quicker than 

 any other sorts. It is crisp, solid, and has an 

 exquisite nutty flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts,, oz.,20 

 cts., 14 lb., GO ets. 



White Solid. A large-sized, vigorous grow- 

 ing variety; stalk white, round, very crisp, 

 perfectly solid, and of superior flavor. The 

 best for market and general use. Per. pkt., 4 

 cts., oz., 15 cts,, ^4 lb., 50 cts., lb., $J.50. 



Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery. A 

 variety of Celery having turnip-shaped roots, 

 which may be cooked and sliced and used with 

 vinegar, making a most excellent salad. It is 

 more hardy, and may be treated in the same 

 manner as celery. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts. 



Old Celery Seed. For flavoring soups. 

 Pickles, etc. Per oz., 5 cts., J4 lb., 15 cts., lb., 

 50 cts. 



CRESS, or Peppergrass. 



Ger. Kresse. Fr. Cresson. 

 A very useful and healthful salad plant; can 

 be used alone or mixed with lettuce or other sal- 

 ads for which it is prized; it is also used for 

 garnishing. Sow seed early in the spring, rather 

 thickly, in shallow drills, one foot apart, in the 

 open ground: for a succession, sow at short in- 

 tervals throughout the season. 

 UPLAND. This new vegetable is destined to be- 

 come a most valuable acquisition. It is a har- 

 dy perennial, thriving on any soil, wet or dry, 

 and is the first to make its appearance in early 

 spring. It grows very rapidly, so that in a few 

 days it is ready for use. The young and tender 

 leaves can be eaten raw, or as a salad, or when 

 the leaves become large, boiled as greens. In 

 taste it is very pleasant, having the flavor of 

 the Water Cress, so highly prized, and is agree- 

 able to all. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 40 cts. 

 Fine Curled. Superior, will bear cutting 

 often. Per pkt., 3 cts., oz., 7 cts., J4 lb., 15 cts., 

 lb.. 50 cts. 



Water Cress The most reliable way of cul- 

 tivating the Water Cress is to sow the seed in 

 moist soil and when a few inches high trans- 

 plant into running brooks. When the plants 

 become once established, they will last for 

 years. The leaves and stalks are used as salad 

 and are considered a very wholesome dish. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts. oz., 25 cts. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



Ger. Bosen Kohl. Fr. Chou de Bruxelles. 



This plant grows two or three feet high and 



f)roduces from the sides of the stalk numerous 

 ittle sprouts, one or two inches in diameter, re- 

 sembling Cabbages. The leaves should be broken 

 down in the fall, to give the little Cabbages room 

 to grow. They are very tender and sweet after 

 early frost. The small heads are boiled and 

 served in the manner of Cabbages. Sow in seed- 

 bed in May, transplant and cultivate like Cab- 

 bage. 



IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best and lead- 

 ing varieties. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 15 cts. 



