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 colled 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. l/ 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. i/ 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. 



Price 



oz. 



35c 



y 4 ib. 

 $1.00 



lb. 



$3.50 



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 2V2 inches in diameter at the shoulder, 

 and taper to the tip. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 

 Price 20c 60c $1.75 $15.00 



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. 10 lbs. 

 Price 35c $1.00 $3.00 $27.50 



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 10c 25c 75c 



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 lb. lb. 



Price 20c 75c $2.50 



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. lb. 



Price 70c $2.00 $6.00 



CORN SALAD OR 



FETTICUS 



also called 



"LAMBS LETTUCE" 



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 Spin- 

 ach. 



oz. 

 Price 20c 



1/4 lb. 

 50c 



lb. 



$1.50 



UTAH or GOLDEN CRISP 



1940. WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS—PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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