F. E. McAllister go., go cortlandt st., new york.— high grade vegetable seeds. ii 
One ounce will produce about 5000 plants. 
PERFECTION HEARTWELL CELERY. 
Culture.— Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) 
in shallow boxes, or in a finely prepared seed bed out 
of doors, in straight rows, so that the small plants may 
be kept free from weeds. 
See to it that the seed bed is kept moist, almost wet, 
until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is 
essential to get a satisfactory growth. When about two 
inches high thin out and transplant so that they may 
stand two inches apart, and when the plants are four 
inches high, cut off the tops, which will cause them to 
grow stocky. The crop is usually made to succeed some 
earlier crop, and if good plants are used they may be 
set out as late as the middle of August, but the best 
results are usually obtained from setting about the 
middle of June or the first of July. The oiost desirable 
time will depend upon local climate, and is that which 
will bring the plants to maturity during cool, moist 
weather. In setting prepare broad, shallow trendies 
about six inches deep and four feet apart, in which the 
plants should be set six inches apart, cutting off the outer 
l&iiYea 'And pressitig the soil firtnly abintl the roots. When 
the plants are nearly full grown they should be 
"handled," which is done l>y one man gathering the 
leaves together, while a second draws the earth about 
the plant to one-third its height, taking care that none 
of the earth falls between the leaves as it would be 
likely to cause them to rust or rot. After a few days 
draw more earth about them and repeat the process 
every few days until only the tops of the leaves are 
visible, or the leaves may be pressed together by two 
wide boards held firmly a few inches apart by cross ties 
and stakes, when in a few days more it will be fit for 
use. Care should be taken that the plants are not dis- 
turbed while they or the ground are wet, as it would be 
sure to injure them. A part of the crop may be simply 
"handled" and then ai the approach of severe freezing 
weather, taken up and set out compactlj^ in a dark cellar 
or an unused cold frame, which can be kept just above 
the freezing point, and it will then gradually blanch so 
that it may be used throughout the winter. Should the 
plants begin to wilt water the roots without wetting the 
stocks or leaves and they will revive again. 
White Solid. An old standard varielj'. Per pkt., 10c 
oz., 20c.. % lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
Perfection Heartwell. The finest and largest of the 
winter sorts, either for the family or market garden 
The heart is golden yellow, and its crisp tenderness 
and delicious flavor are unequaled. Per pkt., 5c, 
oz., 30c.; lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 
Golden Self-Blanching. A self-blanching variety of 
the "White Plume" order but much superior for either 
family or market gardener's use ; it is of a rich golden 
yellow color and is the earliest variety grown. Per 
pkt., oc; oz., 40c.; H lb., $1.50; lb., $4.00. 
Improved White Plume. An early and ornamental 
variety. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; 3^ lb., 75c.; lb., $3.50. 
Giant Pascal. This splendid variety possessesan unex- 
ceptional rich nutty flavor without being string}'. 
The stalks are thick, solid and crisp; golden yellow 
heart. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; \i lb., 50c.; lb.,*|2.50. 
Boston Market. Dwarf, branching habit; solid, crisp; 
but little else to recommend it. Per pkt., 5c.; oz,- 
20c.; ^ lb., 50c.; lb., $1..50. 
Covent Garden Red. The red or rose Celeries are much 
superior in flavor to any of the white varieties. They 
are very ornamental on the table: are more solid, 
crisp, aiid are much better keepers. Per pkt., 10c. ; oz., 
40c.. 34 lb., $1.00; lb., $;5.00. 
COVENT GARDEN RED CELERY. 
New Rose, Excellent flavor; not quite so deep in color 
as the preceding. Per pkt., 10c. ; oz., 20c.; % lb., 
$1.00; lb., $2.50. 
Pink Plume. The same as White Plume except the 
stalks are tinged with pink. Per oz., 25c.; \i lb., 75c.; 
lb., $2.50. 
