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G. EDWARD SCHULTZ, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



1 oz. to 3,000 plants 



CELERY 



Sellerie, Ger. 



Culture— Sow in March or beginning of April in drills 8 or 10 inches apart, in a bed of fine, rich 

 soil, covering to a depth of one-fourth of an inch. If the soil is dry, press the earth with back of spade 

 or roller after covering, and keep clear of weeds, or the young plants will be smothered out. Trans- 

 plant from July to September. September plantings succeed excellently, and require less labor than 

 setting out earlier. To prepare a bed for celery, throw out the earth to a depth of 6 inches, 4 or 5 feet 

 wide, and put in 3 or 4 inches of well-rotted manure, dig in well and cover with fine soil. Set the 

 plants 6 to 8 inches apart, in rows 1 foot apart, press the soil firmly to the roots, and when the plants 

 are large enough, earthing up can be commenced. The plants wilP.need to be earthed up two or three 

 times, and in doing this care should be taken not to let the earth get into the heart of the plant. When 

 severe cold weather comes on, cover gradually with leaves, hay or straw, and place Doards on top ; 

 waterproof felt paper is also used. In such a bed the stalks will blanch perfectly, and may be taken 

 out during the winter for sale or use, as required. In field culture, when the celery is to be earthed up 

 in the field for early use, the plants are set on the surface, in rows 4 feet apart, and the plants set 6 

 inches apart in the row ; or, if the plants are to be taken up and blanched in the cellar for winter use, 

 they may be set in rows as close as 2 feet apart. Celery requires frequent cultivation, and the earth 

 drawn up to the plants as rapidly as it makes growth. Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted Celery, needs no 

 earthing up, and may be planted in rows 18 inches apart. j;^ 



Golden Self-blanching 



Originator's s t o c^k . 

 French-grown seed. A 

 vigorous-growing and handsome variety, decidedly 

 better in quality than the White Plume, and is larger 

 in size. It is of compact growth, with a large, solid 

 heart, and thick-ribbed stalks, which blanch easily. 

 It is crisp and solid, free from stringiness, and of most 

 delicious flavor. Color, beautiful golden yellow, both 

 stalks and leaves. Largely used by our southern 

 truckers arid gardeners. My strain of this variety is 

 unsurpassed. Packet, 5 and 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; yi lb., 

 $1; lb., $3.50. 



Giant Pascal 



One of the most popular Celeries in 

 my list. Easily blanched; a fine 

 keeping sort, of excellent flavor. Has large, thick, 

 solid stalks, beautiful golden heart and blanches 

 quickly. Of splendid keeping qualities, and is one of 

 the best for winter use. Packet, Sets.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.1 



Improved White Plume Ks^fJaSlhtS 



any other Celery, being entirely white or light foliage 

 which requires little earthing up to blanch. It is 

 handsome in appearance and of good quality, but as 

 it is not a very good keeper should be planted only 

 for early use. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 15 cts.; 3=^ lb., 40 

 cts ; lb., $1.25. 



Golden Heart, or Golden Dwarf forf of e?- 



cellent flavor. Later than the self-blanching varie- 

 ties, but will keep better. Packet, 5 cts.; oz. \5 cts,; 

 }4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



WinfoP nilOOn f^rows very thick, solid, and heavy 

 niUlGl gUGGII stalk, and has a large heart. It is 

 a close, compact grower, and when blanched is a 

 creamy white color. Packet, 5 and 10 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Schumacher 



Beautiful golden heart and of fine 

 flavor. This variety is grown 



largely by market-gardeners. Packet, 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz.; 15 cts.; yi lb.. 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. • 



FRENCH-GROWN GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY 



IWou/ ViotnPU ^ fi"®' i^reen celery. Superior to the 



lluW llblUlj Winter Queen for growing in this section. The 

 plants make extra large bunches of broad, solid stalks, which blanch 

 readily to a pearly white, and are exceedingly crisp, brittle, and of 

 the finest flavor. A fine keeper and desirable for late winter and 

 pring use. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Perfection Hearlwell Se''s'r™?in%uv2: 



tion ; stalks long and thick, very compact, crisp and 

 of fine flavor. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3^ Ib^, 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Giant Golden Heart I'f^rVraV"'' ''^ 



turning to 

 5 cts.; oz 



light 



15 cts.; 34 lb 



color when 

 40 cts. 



golden-yellow, 

 blanched. Packet, 

 lb., $1.25. 



