D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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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, 
of the garden. 
CULTURE ___Sow the seed (which is slow to 
¢ germinate) in shallow 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 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 
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GOLDEN YELLOW LARGE SOLID, OR GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. 
While we are fully aware 
that this variety has great 
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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 solid- 
ity, or that it will stay in condition to use as long after it is 
earthed up. Plants light yellowish-green with tips of leaves 
almost white. Asthey mature the inner stems and leaves turn 
nearly 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 comparison of it with our 
stock failed to show that it is equal to that we offer. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 20cts.; 2 Oz. 35cts.; 14 Lb. 60cts.; Lb. $2.00. 
the celery will be one of the most valued products 
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 a few 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 in a 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 freez- 
ing 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. 
GOLDEN YELLOW LARGE SOLID 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. 
This 1S the Best Celery for Early Use. 
Plants of a yellowish-green color when young, but 
as they mature the inner stems and leaves turn 
a beautiful Golden Yellow, which adds much to 
their attractiveness and makes the work of blanch- 
ing much easier. The handsome color, crispness, 
tenderness, freedom from stringiness and fine 
nutty flavor of this variety make it only necessa 
to be tried in order to establish it as ot 
The Standard of Excellence as an Early Sort. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 35cts.; 2 Oz. 60cts.; 14 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50. 
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