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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



CELERY. 



Ger. Sellerie. Fr Celeri. 

 One oz. will produce 4,000 plants. 



This is one of 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 be 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 winter sets in, and remove to the cellar 

 and cover with sand or earth, for future use. 



An essay entitled "Celery Ottlture," 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- 



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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. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 30 cts., H lb., SI. 

 HENDERSON'S NEW 

 celery, 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., 14 lb., 75 cts. 



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GOLDBN 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 

 portions of the inner leaves and heart are nat- 

 ural 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., 34 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 entirely solid, 

 of most excellent flavor, and keeps well. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 20 cts., M lb., GO cts., lb., $2.00. 



EARLY ARLINGTON. An improvement on the 

 Boston Market Celery, in being three 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., Y4. 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,, J4 lb., 50 cts., lb., $1.50. 



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., & lb., 15 cts., lb., 

 50 cts. - 



CHICORY, 



Ger. Cichoric. Fr. Chicoree. 



Pursue the manner of cultivation as for car- 

 rots. If to be used as a salad, blanch the leaves 

 by covering so as to exclude the light. If raised 

 for its root, dig about the same time as carrots, 

 wash the roots and then slice them either way, 

 and dry them thoroughly by artificial heat. 



Large Rooted. Used to mix with, or as a 

 substitute for coffee. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8" cts., 

 & lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



DANDELION. 



Ger. Pardeblume. Fr. Pisse-en-lit. 



This vegetable has become very popular as an 

 early, healthful green. It is also sometimes 

 blanched and used as a salad; the roots are also 

 used, when dried and roasted, as a substitute 

 for coffee. Sow in May in drill one foot apart, 

 covering the seed half an inch deep; thin out 

 the young plants about three inckes apart. In 

 the fall cover the bed with straw or loose litter, 

 which may be removed in early spring, when the 

 leaves will soon be ready for use. 



Improved Large Leaved. The best va- 

 riety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



GARLIC. 



Ger. Knoblauch. Fr. Ail. 

 The Garlic is the most pungent in taste and has 

 the strongest odor of all the Onion family. It 

 is largely used in the South of Europe, where 

 it Is esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 

 The root or bulb is composed of many small 

 bulbs called "cloves." which are planted in 

 the spring, about six inches apart; the tops 

 die in August, when the bulbs are ready to 

 gather. Bulbs, M lb., 15 cts., lb., 40 cts. 



