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Vegetable Seeds 



CELERY 



German, Si^lerie. Freaoli, Gdn-i. Spauisli, Jpio. 



One ounce will produce 5,000 plants. 



So\v the seed in the open border as soon as the grounil oan lie \vorked. When 

 thi> p'»"f^ •i''^ three inohes high, transplant tour inches apart, int.i teaiporary 

 beils of f-o!i. rich soil, where tliev will soon ae<iuire rtiillleifnt sircn^th for plant- 

 inp mil m lied.s. Plant m rows three feet apart, and .'^et .six inrhes apart m rows. 

 If I he weather is dry at the tune ot planting, faro should be taken that the o iol~ 



are tlrm in the ground. ,\hout the middle r,| ,\uKusf eartlinif,- lo i- : 



(or I'laiiehin^ and whitenint; or that which is wiiuteil for e:irlv us. '<■■■ 

 sod lias been drawn upagainst the plant with tlic iioe. it is lurtlier pr. -■-.( .! i.e.h. 

 Hroiind each plant bv the hand, llriu enough to keep the leaves in an iiiiright 

 position and prevent them Irom spreading, using care to prevent the soil falling 

 into the heart ot the plant. 



Bdsldii M.'\rU('i. 



I'kl. 3e., oz. 2.)e., ; 



Coojiei- ( lUlins. 



t^ lb. 40e., lb. S1.2.-). 

 Fin de. Sicelo. 



Ot dwarr-branehing habit, 

 • lb. 7.5o., lb. $2J>0. 

 This variety is grown for soup greens. Pkt. 5e., 



iolid. orisp and fine flavor. 



n. 1.5e., 



GOLDEN DWARF CELERV 



lb. i?2.50. 



isider this the largest, hardiest and best keeping win- 

 ter celery we know of. Pkt. 10c., oz. 2ae., Ih. 75c.. lb. S2.00. 

 Giant Pa.scal. The stalks are thick, solid and erisp; golden-yellow heart. 



Pkt. 5e., oz. 25e., % It., llv-.. Hi. I?2.00. 

 Giant. White Soliil. .\ favorite strong-growing variety; hardy, solid and 



crisp. Pkt. .5c., oz. 25e., lb. 75e., lb. S2.0tl. 

 Golden Dnarf, or Golden Heart. A distinct variety. When blanched 

 rhe heart develops a lieautiful golden yellow. Crisp, solid, line fla,vor. Pkt. 

 Sc., oz. 2^c., 'i lb. 7.JC., lb. S2.b0'. 

 Golden Kose. Dwarf growth ; the stalks are iw?/ hrit.tle. and self-hlanehing. 



Pkt. lOc, oz. ;iOe., % lb. $1.00, Hi. $3.00. 

 Golden Sell'.Blanchinjj-. It is of a rich golden-yellow color, crisp, tender 

 and of fine flavor. Keeps well throughout the season, and is the earliest 

 variety grown. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40.-., lb. SI. 50, lb. S5.00. 

 LoudoQ Rod. The largest variety grown, quality nne. Pkt. 5e., oz. 25c., 

 Improved Dwai^r White. The best dwarf variety, of close habit, erisp and juicy. Pkt, 5o., oz. 2oc., X lb. 75c., lb. S2.50. 

 Improved Half Dwarf. One of the best for market or family use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., \., lb. 60c., lb. S2.00, 

 Ma.jor Clarke's Pink. It is of medium growth, remarkably solid and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., '.^ lb. 75o., lb. S2.50. 

 New Ro.se Celery. The color is a beautiful shade oE rose ; ot aiie flavor, soUd and crisp. A splendid variety tor late use. 



Pkt. DC, oz. 30c., % lb. SI. 00, lb. !5B.OO. 

 Perfection Hoartwell. It is of medium height, it blanches well up in the leaves, and its crisp tenderness and dehcioua 



flavor are unequaled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 'i lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 

 Pink Plume. This celery is a strong, compact grower, stem.s solid and crisp, early and a long keeper. Pkt. lOc, oz. 2oc.. 

 14 lb. Sl.OO, lb. $3.00. 



Saiidringham Dwarf AVhite. A dwarf white variety, solid and crisp. Pkt. 5e., oz. 25c., lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 

 Sehnmacher. A large growing sort, solid, crisp and of a fine nutty flavor. Golden-yellow heart, splendid keeper. Pkt. 5o., 

 oz. 40c., X lb. S1.25, lb. S4.00. 



White Plume. A valuable early variety, requires very little labor in blanching, one ot the best for early use. Pitt, oc, oz. 



25c.. y; lb. 75c., lb. S2.50. _ 

 Winter Queen. Is a compact grower, stalks thick, solid and crisp, and when blanched is a creamy white color, Plct..5o., 



oz.'20c., '4 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 

 Celery Seed. For flavoring soups. 



Lb. 30c. 



CELERIAC 



OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY 



LAHGE Er.l'l.'llT CELEKIAC: 



ilr-ri-raff ficrnian. Knoh Selleru: Spaniab. Apia rah (U Nab(., 



\ variety of celery with turnip-shaped roots which are white-fleshed 

 ■ilivclv tenilcr and have the flavor ot celery stalks. The seed 

 sown 11' the o|ieri -i-.iuiid in April, and the young plants nursed 



.,1,,,, |.., v hut 111 (.lanting out, the ground is manured 



• e-i ( ii'iichcil :iiid the pliiiits set in shallow drills 12 inches 

 vatenug Ircely. 



Apple-Shaped. A variety With small foliage and tubers almost 



round in shape. Pkt. 5o., oz. 25o., % lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 

 Lar..<- Krl'urt. A standard variety, producing turnip-shaped roots. 



Pk7 .5c oz- 25c.. It.. 75c.. lb. S2.50. 

 liar-e Smoot h l'ra;iue. The finest variety yet introduced. Pkt. 

 Sc-Toz. 30c., V, lb. $1.00, lb. 83.00. 



