i RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDJ/ 



a* fk. CELERY 3&?g«. 



One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 p'ants. 



CULTURE — For an early supply, sow seeds of early or self-blanching varieties in flats any time during February. Celery seed is 

 of rather stubborn germination and to insure an even germination the surface of the flats should be kept constantly moist. It is also 

 advantageous to cover the seeds with sand rather than soil because sand will not grow hard or bake. When young seedlings are big enough 

 to be handled, transplant them into other flats, 2 to 3 inches apart each way. 



Harden gradually and by middle of April set out plants in the garden in rows 3 feet apart, plants 6 inches apart in the row. Cultivate 

 freely and water abundantly. The plants should give you Celery beginning middle of October and up to Christmas time. For a later 

 supply start seeds of winter keeping varieties in a hotbed about middle of March to April 1st. Transplant as suggested above for the 

 earlier sorts and plant out into the garden about June 1st, setting the plants two feet apart because the later varieties are more vigorous 

 growers. To blanch gradually hill up the stalks taking care, however, that no earth falls into the hearts and do not work over Celery 

 while wet. Boards pushed up against the row of both sides will serve the purpose where limited quantities are grown. As cold weather 

 approaches, hill more or mulch with straw or leaves which should be weighted down with more boards or soil. For winter storage dig up 

 the plants with the roots and place upright in well protected frames or store in a cool cellar where they may be packed quite closely. 



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The Early Kinds 



Easy Blanching. A very select strain and easily the finest of any of this type. Useful both 

 for early use and for keeping during winter. The plants make a quick, healthy growth to a 

 large size and the stalks are thick, blanch pure white, very tender and brittle, with a rich flavor. 

 Good keeper. This is a Pennsylvania grown stock grown specially for us and must not be con- 

 fused with the cheaper Western seed. Pkt, 15 cts.; £ oz., 90 cts.; oz., $1.70; \ lb., $5.50. 

 Golden Plume. (See Specialties, page 2.) Pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., $1.50; \ oz., $2.75; oz., $5.00. 

 Golden Self -blanching, Originator's. (French-grown seed.) A splendid variety of 

 early Celery, requiring but little labor or trouble to blanch. Plants grow to a medium size and 

 make a stocky growth; heart is rich golden-yellow with light yellowish-green outer leaves. The 

 quality is excellent, as the stalks are remarkably crisp, tender and good for early use. Pkt., 

 20 cts.; \ oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50; \ lb., $4.50. 



Golden Self-blanching. (American-grown seed.) An early dwarf sort, requiring but little 

 labor to blanch. Heart rich golden yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00. 

 Perfected White Plume. Unsurpassed for fall and early winter use. As the plants grow 

 to maturity the inner-stalks and leaves turn white, thus making very little earthing up neces- 

 sary. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



The Winter 

 Keepers 



269 Emperor. A very special 

 strain of late keeping Celery 

 for winter use. Of dwarf 

 type averaging 18 inches in 

 height, with thick white 

 stalks and large, solid, pale 

 yellow heart. Very crisp, 

 with no stringiness, and of 

 splendid flavor. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 60 

 cts.; \ lb., $1.75. 



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Emperor Celery 



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Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of excellence, but it re- 

 quires rich soil. The stalks are very large, thick and blanch a creamy 

 white, solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Monarch. Does well in many soils and sections, hence a great 

 favorite throughout the country. Stalks large with bright golden-yellow 

 heart; solid and of delicious flavor and an easy sort to blanch. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; \ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 65 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 



Winter Queen. Grows thick, broad, pale green stalks with creamy- 

 white heart, and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 

 \ lb., $1.25. 



Soup or Flavoring Celery. Sown thickly in rows, the young leaves 



are used for flavoring. The seed, also, is used for pickling, etc. Oz., 

 10 cts.; 1 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Easy Blanching Celery 



CderiaC (Turnip Rooted Celery) 



Culture — Handled exactly like Celery described above, excepting that no 

 blanching is necessary. Celeriac is grown for the root only, which, boiled until 

 quite tender and served cold with a French dressing is a most delicious salad. 



292 Apple-shaped. Smooth round roots, solid and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



\ oz., 25 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. ; i lb., $1.00. 



Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety, of fine 

 crisp quality and strong celery flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; 1 lb., $1.00. 



Fertilizers and Insecticides suited to Vegetable Gardens are offered on pages 206 and 207 



