F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



CELERY. 



Bolgi 



ONE OUNCE WILL PRODUCE ABOUT 3,000 PLANTS. 



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 press- 

 ing in the seed and the result will be more satisfactory then 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. Cultivate well, and when large 

 enough blanch by earthing up. The first operation is that of "handling," generalb 

 done the beginningof 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 throw- 

 ing 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 emplo.ved now for 

 protecting is by covering the tops of the banks with boards. 



Frencli Ooldeii Self-Blandiing: 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 appearance of the plant, with its close habit, 

 compact growth and straight, vigorous stalks, is faithfully show in the illus- 

 tration. 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 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; % pound, 

 ,^1.00; yi pound, $1.75; pound, $3.50. 



;iano's Golden Heart Celery 



Is the Market Gardeners' Favorite 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, and 

 is more largely used than ever. And its merits will continue its great 

 popularity with experienced growers. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 

 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; yi pound, 70 cents; pound, $1.25. 



"White Plume. This famous variety, which is of an entirely distinct 



type of this popular vegetable, should be grown onlj' for fall and early 



winter use. Packets, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25. 



Hart'well'S Perfection. Magnificent, large, golden-yellow 



heart, of very superior quality, excellent winter market sort. Packets, 



5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; ]i pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



Frencli Oolden Self-Blanching: Celery. The French Golden 



Self-Blanching Celery cut represents two stalks grown by Mr. James Miller, of 



Chillum, Md., who informs us that it was the best and purest he ever grew. 



SCHUMACHER CELERY. 



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. 

 This variety is grown largely by market gardeners in this section, by whom it is 

 largely prized. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 20 cents; % pound, 50 cents; lb., $1.50. 



]We-w Winter Queen Celery (Pedigree Stock). Is beautiful in 

 appearance, of close habit and compact growth, and blanches to a beautiful cream 

 white. Ribs perfectly solid, crisp, and of a delicious, nuttj- flavor. Packets, 5 

 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 



Giant Pascal Celery. This is a selection from the Golden Self-Blanch- 

 ing and adds to the good quality of its parent's superior, keeping qualities. The 

 stalks are verj- 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 in appearance. Packet, 10 cents, ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.25. 



Oiant Oolden Heart Celery. An experienced gardener found in his 

 dwarf Golden Heart a few plants of larger growth. These were set aside and care- 

 ful 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, $1.25. 



Our BJe-w "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 Decem- 

 ber. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1,25. 



Boston Market. A variety- grown exclusively by the Boston market gar- 

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

 solid, crisp and desirable. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; JS^ pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.25. 



polgrlano's Golden Heart Celery, 



