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began to grow in a very satisfactory manner, and most of the 

 varieties attained a good size. 



Celeries admit of division into three classes, viz. : — 



Class I. White varieties. 

 ,, II. Red varieties. 

 ,, III. Celeriac. 



Class I.— White Celeries. 



1. White Plume (Messrs. Vilmorin et Cie.). Plants dwarf. 

 Outer leaves pale green, the younger or heart leaves pale silvery 

 white, as if blanched. Hearts small, not very firm, of inferior 

 quality, but very ornamental, and suitable for garnishing. Plant 

 somewhat tender. 



2. White Plume (Messrs. P. Henderson & Co.). Same as 

 No. 1, but a taller and stronger stock. 



3. Paris Golden Yellow (Messrs. Vilmorin et Cie.). Plants 

 dwarf, stalks thick and broad. Hearts large, firm, and solid. 

 Leaves broad, pale golden. A very distinct variety, but some- 

 what tender. 



4. Henderson's Golden Dwarf (Messrs. P. Henderson & Co.). 

 Stock mixed. Inferior to No. 3. 



5. Sandringham White (Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons). Plants 

 dwarf. Hearts firm, solid, white. 



6. Sutton's White Gem (Messrs. Sutton & Sons). A very 

 dwarf stock of No. 5. 



7. Henderson's Half- dwarf (Messrs. P. Henderson & Co.). 

 Of taller and stronger growth than No. 5. 



8. Dwarf Large-ribbed White (Messrs. Vilmorin et Cie.). A 

 very broad-stalked variety, with solid hearts. A late variety. 



9. White Solid Pascal (Messrs. Vilmorin et Cie.). Stock 

 mixed and irregular. 



10. Wright's Giant White (Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons). Plants 

 of moderate height. Hearts large and solid. 



11. Dobbie's Invincible White (Messrs. Dobbie & Co.). Plants 

 tall. Hearts firm and solid, and of good quality. 



Class II. — Red Celeries. 



12. New Dwarf Red (Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons). Plants dwarf 

 and compact in growth. Hearts of moderate size, firm and solid. 



