28 D..M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
‘CELERY? 
Celery has come into such general use that almost every garden has a bed devoted to its growth, and if the soil is rich 
and the plants well cared for, it will be one of the most valued products of the garden. 
CU LTURE Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in shallow 
, 2 boxes, or in a finely prepared seed bed out of doors, 
in straight rows, so that the small plants may be kept free from weeds. 
See to it that the seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is kept 
moist. almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is 
essential to get a satisfactory growth. When about two 
inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand 
three inches apart, and when the plants are four inches high, 
cut off the tops, which will cause them to grow stocky. The 
crop is usually made to succeed some earlier one, but in order 
to grow good celery the soil must be made as rich as possible; 
the essentials to success being very rich soil and plenty of 
water. If good plants are used they may be set out as late as 
the middle of August, but the best results are usually obtained 
from setting about the middle of June or the first of July. The 
most desirable time will depend upon local climate, and is that 
which will bring the plants to maturity during cool, moist 
weather. In setting, prepare broad, shallow trenches about 
six inches deep and four feet apart in which the plants should 
be set six inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves and press- 
ing the soil firmly about the roots. When the plants are 
nearly full grown they should be ‘‘ handled,’ which is done by 
one man gathering the leaves together, while a second draws 
the earth about the plant to one-third its height, taking care 
that none of the earth falls between the leaves, as it would be 
likely to cause them to rust or rot. After afew days draw 
more earth about them and repeat the process every few days 
until only the tops of the leaves are visible, or the leaves may 
be pressed together by two wide boards held firmly a few 
inches apart by cross ties and stakes, when ina few days more 
it will be fit for use. Care should be taken that the plants are 
not disturbed while they or the ground are wet, as it would be 
sure to injure them. A part of the crop may be simply 
“handled,” and then at the approach of severe freezing 
weather taken up and set out compactly in a dark cellar or an 
unused cold frame which can be kept just above the freezing 
point, and it will then gradually blanch so that it may be used 
throughout the winter. Should the plants begin to wilt, water 
the roots without wetting the stalks or leaves, and they will 
revive again. 
Celery is sometimes grown by what is termed the new pro- 
cess, which consists in making a spot as rich as possible, and 
there setting the plants six to eight inches apart each way. 
If the soil is very rich and there is an abundance of water, the 
plants will blanch each other and the product will be very 
white and handsome, but we think it is inferior in quality to 
that grown by the old method. 
nnn (joldenYellowLarge Solid 
OR GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING 
This is the Best Celery for Early Use. 
Plants of a yellowish-green color when young, but as they ma- 
ture the inner stems and leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow, 
which adds much to their attractiveness and makes the work of 
blanching much easier. The handsome color, crispness, tender- 
ness, freedom from stringiness and fine nutty flavor of this variety 
make it only necessary to be tried in order to establish it as 
#\ The Standard of Excellence as an Early Sort. 
Pkt. 5e; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50. 
White Plume...::: 
While we are fully aware that this variety has great merit as an 
early market sort, being as early as any and very attractive when 
fit for use, yet we do not think that it compares favorably with the 
Golden Yellow Large Solid either in flavor or solidity, or that it 
will remain in condition for use as long after it is earthed up. 
Piants light yellowish-green with tips of leaves almost white. As 
they mature the inner stems and leaves turn white, and require 
to be earthed up but a short time until they are in condition for 
use. 
Where a fine appearing celery at a minimum amount 
of labor is the object, this variety will 
give entire satisfaction. 
An Improved White Plume is being offered, but careful com- 
parison of it with our stock fails to show that it is equal to that 
we offer. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
ROSE RIBBED PARIS, see colored plate opposite page $3. 
Write PLUME CELERY. 
