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D. M. FERRY 



CD'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



CELERY 



Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) from about February 20 to April 20 in shallow boxes indoors or sow in a finely 

 prepared seed bed out of doors in April 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. The seed will not germinate well if planted in a hotbed or where subjected to a temper- 

 ature above BO" F.' When the plants are one to two inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand two or three 

 inches apart each way. When they are four inches high, cut off the tops, which will cause the plants to grow stocky. Plants 

 are usually set out when about five inches high. It is well to cut off the lower half of the roots before transplanting. 



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 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 trenches about six inches deep and four to six feet apart, in which the plants should be set 

 six inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves and pressing the soil firmly about the roots. The compacting of the soil excludes 

 the air from the roots until new rootlets are started. The only care now necessary for about six weeks is to keep the plants free 

 from weeds by frequent cultivation. 



When the plants are nearly full grown they should be "handled," which is done by gathering the leaves together while the 

 earth is drawn about the plant to one-third its height, taking care that none of it 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 it may be blanched by pressing the leaves together with two wide boards held in place by 

 stakes or by wire hooks at the top. This is the method commonly used by market gardeners and the rows need to be only about 

 three feet apart, but celery so blanched is not so good in quality and is more likely to become pithy than that blanched with 

 earth. Care should be taken that the plants are not disturbed while they are wet or the ground is damp; to do so increases the 

 liability to injury from rust. 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, where the temperature 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. 



f~> u V 11 C \C 121 l»" This is the standard celery for early use. It is in condition as early in the fall 



viOlden I ellOW Sell tSlancning as any and we have yet to find a strain better in quality and appearance than our 

 stock of Golden Yellow Self Blanching. Critical gardeners generally depend upon our stock to produce their finest early 

 celery. It is excellent for the home garden. The plants are of medium size, compact and stocky, with yellowish green foli- 

 age. As they mature the inner stems and leaves turn beautiful golden yellow so that blanching is effected at a minimum 

 expenditure of time and labor. Its handsome color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness, and fine nutty flavor 

 have established it as a superior first early sort. Pkt. 10c; J£ Oz. 60c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.75; Vi Lb. $3.25; Lb. $12.00 



Wi £ 1 This variety is similar in many respects to Golden Yellow Self Blanching. It matures fully as early as 

 OnderrUl that variety and in many localities has been found to be more resistant to attacks of blight and rust. The 

 plants are semi-dwarf, stocky and vigorous growing with very full heart which bleaches quickly to a rich golden yellow color. 

 Of very attractive appearance, superior quality and fine nutty flavor. Recommended as a very profitable variety for growers 

 for either the home or distant markets and also as a desirable sort for the home garden. Pkt, 10c; J4 Oz. 60c; Oz. $1.00; 

 2 Oz. $1.75; Vi Lb. $3.25; Lb. $12.00 



\\ti •. pi A handsome, very early variety. The 



W tllte rlume leaves are light, bright green at base, 



shading nearly white at tips. As the plants mature, the 



inner stems and leaves turn white and require to be earthed 



up but a short time before they are in condition for use. 



Although very attractive, we do not think that it compares 



favorably with the Golden Yellow Self Blanching either in 



flavor or solidity, or that it will remain in condition for use 



as long. White Plume has been much in demand as a market 



sort on account of its very attractive appearance and 



requiring a very short time for blanching. It is suitable 



also for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 



Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



«-i u| i . A comparatively new early variety 



Lasy OlanChing recommended for both the home and 



market garden. The plants make a rapid and vigorous 



growth producing rather thick, solid stalks of excellent 



quality and rich nutty flavor. Although one of the earliest 



varieties to blanch it is also an excellent keeper and if stored 



when green will be found to be as satisfactory in this 



respect as many of the late maturing sorts. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz.$1.60; Vi Lb. $2.75; Lb. $10.00 



f~, I i . An early maturing sort of most excellent shape 



L-Olumbia and quality for the home market and private 



garden. It is extensively grown for shipment. The plant 



is of medium height but very stocky and heavy. The stalks 



are thick, almost round, resembling in shape those of Giaat 



Pascal. The outer foliage of the plant when growing is 



rather light green with tinge of yellow, becoming when 



blanched yellow with tinge of green. The heart when proper- 

 ly blanched changes from yellow with tinge of green to a 



light golden yellow. In season it follows in close succession 



Golden Yellow Self Blanching. We consider it unsurpassed 



in its rich nutty flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; 



ViLb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



/ ~, . . r* l This is a green leaved variety developed 



Liiant rascal from the Golden Yellow Self Blanching 



and we recommend it as being of the very best quality for 



fall and early winter use for the home garden and market. 



It blanches to a beautiful yellowish white color, is very 



solid and crisp, and of a fine nutty flavor. The stalks are of 



medium height, very thick, the upper portion nearly round 



but broadening and flattening toward the base. With high 



culture this variety will give splendid satisfaction as a large 



growing sort for fall and winter use. In the south it is 



prized more than almost anv other kind. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 



2 Oz. 75c; Vi Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



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