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6. Leicester Red, 
Synonyms. — Major Clarke's Solid Eed; Turnmoss Red; Earn- 
sey's Solid Red. 
Plant of erect compact growth, presenting a very uniform 
appearance when growing. Height 3 feet. Leaflets rather small, 
deeply serrated, of a shining green colour, with a sort of silvery 
shade. Heads very round and compact, average girth 12 inches. 
The outer leaf-stalks are rather narrow or rounded, of a clear rosy- 
pink colour. Hearts very solid, blanching well for about 12 inches ; 
the inner stalks broad and thick, very crisp, and of a fine nutty 
flavour. One peculiarity of this Celery is that of the core rising 
about 2 inches in the heart, as if it were to run to seed. This core 
portion is by many considered the best part. This variety, from its 
close compact growth, blanches easily, and is the best Celery for 
autumn or early-winter use, but it does not stand the winter well. 
7. WrigMs Improved Grove Red. 
Plant of the same appearance as Leicester Red, but somewhat 
dwarfer. The heads are also larger, being 18 inches in circum- 
ference. Hearts large, very solid, and good. This is a very 
excellent sort. 
II. "White Varieties. 
8. Grove White. 
r Plant of strong and robust growth. Height 2 feet 9 inches. This 
is an exact counterpart of the Grove Red, but white, and possessed 
of the same excellent qualities. Does not stand the winter so well 
as other sorts. 
9. Incompa/rdble Dwarf White. 
Synonyms, — Plein Rlanc Court Hatif ; Sandringham ; Dean's 
Compact White. 
Plant of very dwarf and compact growth. Height about 24 
inches. Leaflets small, pale green. Heads very compact, average 
girth about 10 inches. Outer leaf-stalks broad and deeply ribbed. 
Hearts solid, blanching about 10 inches, and of a pure white ; the 
stalks broad, thick, fleshy, crisp, and of fine quality. This is one 
of the best sorts ; its close dwarf growth renders it easy to blanch 
with remarkably little earthing-up. It is good for early use, and 
also stands the winter well. 
10. Rlein Blanc. 
; Plant of dwarf compact habit. Height 24 inches. This is much 
