8 F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., 
CELERY 
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 pressing in the seed the result will be more satisfactory than 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 three 
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,’’ generally done the beginning of 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 the celery is wanted for early 
use, they should be “banked.” This is done by throwing 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 employed now for protecting is 
by covering the tops of the banks with boards. 
BOLGIANO’S GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING 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, vigor- 
ous stalks, 1s faithfully shown in the illustration. The ribs are per- 
fectly solid, crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor. It is self-blanch- 
ing 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 beau- 
tiful, 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; % pound, $1.75; pound, $3.50. 
BOLGIANO’S GOLDEN HEART CELERY. Is the Market 
Gardeners’ favorite late 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 it 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; 4 
pound, 4o cents; % 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 only for 
fall and early winter use. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % 
pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 
BOLGIANO’S GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY. The Golden Self-Blanching Celery cut represents two 
stalks grown by Mr. James Miller of Chillum, Md., who informs us that it was the best he ever grew. 
HARTWELL’S PERFECTION. Magnificent, large, golden-yellow 
heart, of very superior quality, excellent winter market sort. Packet, 5 and 
Io cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50. 
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 gar- 
deners in this section, by whom it is largely prized. Packet, ro cents; ounce, 
20 cents; %4 pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. 
NEW WINTER QUEEN CELERY (PEDIGREE STOCK). Is beautiful 
in appearance, of close habit and compact growth, and blanches to a beauti- 
ful cream white. Ribs perfectly solid, crisp, and of a delicious, nutty flavor. 
Packets, 5 and Io cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 
GIANT PASCAL CELERY. This is a selection from the Golden Self- 
Blanching and adds to the good quality of its parents’ superior, keeping 
qualities. The stalks are very 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, to cents; 
ounce, 15 cents; 44 pound, 4o cents; pound, $1.25. 
GIANT GOLDEN HEART CELERY. An experienced gardener found 
in his dwari Golden Heart a few plants of larger growth. These were set 
aside and careful 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, 4o cents; pound, $1.25. 
OUR NEW “VICTORY” CELERY. Its beautiful, large, full golden heart 
and compact growth make it an ornament hard to surpass. It is a remark- 
able keeper, maintaining its firmness as late’as May. It is ready for market 
by December. Packets, 5 and 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 1% pound, 40 cents; 
pound, $1.25. 
BOSTON MARKET. A variety grown exclusively by the Boston market 
gardeners. It has the peculiarity of forming many stalks by its branching 
habit. Is solid, crisp and desirable. _ Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; %4 : 
pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. Bolgiano’s Golden Heart Celery 
TaN 
F. W. Bolgiano & Co., Washington, D. C. Good Hope, D. C., April 2, ’07. 
Gentlemen: I am selling your Golden Self-Blanching Celery now. It keeps as well as any other kind and is much 
more handsome. Yours, W. L. FREEMAN. 
