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A VARIETY WHICH EVERY FAMILY AND MARKET GARDENER SHOULD GROW. 



The Golden Self-Blanching Celery we first introduced to the American public in 1883, since which 

 time it has been pronounced by hundreds of our market garden patrons, who have grown it on our 

 recommendation, the very best and most profitable celery in cultivation. Our illustration above was 

 photographed from an average bunch as it appeared in Philadelphia markets on September ist, and will 

 give some idea of its ver}' handsome form and even growth, reaching a very large size, but very stocky 

 and robust. The stalks grow vigorously, with large ribs, verv thickly and closely set. It is very early 

 and entirely self-blanching, without any banking up or covering whatever, even the outer ribs assuming 

 a yellowish-white color of a very fresh and pleasing appearance. The heart is of a beautiful golden- 

 yellow color, very large, crisp and solid, and unsurpassed in delicious quality and flavor. It is 

 unequalled in striking appearance on the table or market stall, and decidedly the best keeper of all the 

 Self-Blanching varieties. Manj' of our largest celery growers are now planting their entire crops in 

 this variety. It is such a shy seeder that the genuine seed can never be sold at a less price than we offer 

 it this season. By planting a large acreage, we are glad to state, we have been successful in growing the 

 best supply we have ever had, and hope to be ab'e to fill all orders at our very reasonable prices. Each 

 package contains our trade label. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 40c.; X lb., fi.io; lb., ;?4.oo ; 2 lbs., I7.50. 



