Celery seed is very slow in germinating and should therefore be sown in finely prepared, 
rich soil, which can be' kept moist. For early use, it is advisable to sow in hotbeds or in shallow 
boxes in the house or early in April in the open ground. Pack the soil well over the seed with 
the toot or with back of the spade. 
Careful weeding by hand will have 
to be done until the young plants get 
started. Seed sown in beds should 
be transplanted. When the plants 
are set in the open field, trim the 
tops off and put in rows about 5 feet 
apart, setting plants 6 to 8 inches 
apart. Cultivate constantly during 
the growing season, and as the crop 
matures it must be earthed up or 
blanched. Sometimes this is done by 
placing two boards upright, close to 
the plants and filling in dirt both on 
the sides and in between the plants. 
The stalks are handled by hand, but 
the soil must not be allowed to get 
In the center, sometimes, Celery is 
set in beds about 4 feet wide, 6 ins 
between plants and 12 ins. between 
rows, the earth being thrown out on 
each side of the bed. Then as it grows 
it is earthed in for blanching. A new 
method of growing Celery, which is 
sometimes used, is to plant a plot 
completely over, setting plants about 
6 ins. apart. This enormous growth 
shades the young stalks so that they 
turn white, but it requires exceeding 
rich, heavily manured soil, deep and 
well drained and plenty of water for 
irrigation. An ounce sown in about 
100 feet produces 6 to 8.0UO plants. 
Four to 6 oz. produce plants enough 
to set one acre, which mature in 120 
to 150 days according to the kind and 
location. 
OOX.DEN SELF . BLANCHING. — 
The best Celerv in cultivation and 
the most profitable for market and 
family use. The handsome appear- 
ance and straight, strong stalks of 
this Celery are well brought out in 
the illustration. The heart is large, 
solid, golden yellow in color, and of 
delicious flavor. It will turn at ma- 
turity to a yellowish white without 
banking, but like all other Celeries, 
is improved by having some soil 
brought up to the stalks. Oz., 75c; 
V4 lb., $2.50. 
GIANT GOLDEN HEART. — It is 
not only a good keeper, but is large, 
solid, as sweet as a walnut, and of a 
beautiful golden color. Oz., 25c; Vi 
lb., 75c; 1 lb„ $2.50. 
Golden Self Blanching. 
PERFECTED WHITE FLUME is the finest 
strain of White Plume Celery ever grown. Not 
only does the stem whiten, but the leaf itself, 
especially every inner leaf, assumes the attrac- 
tive white color. This makes the White Plume 
Celery one of the most showy ornaments that can 
be put upon the Thanksgiving or Christmas din- 
ner tabic. White Plume is usually planted for 
early use, and for this reason should have extra 
good care. Well-grown White Plume is simply 
perfect, both in palatability and beauty, and is 
the earliest Celery in cultivation. Oz., 25c; V4 lb., 
75c; 1 lb., $2.65. 
GIANT PASCAL. — One of the most popular 
sorts for Winter use. It is very large in growth: 
the stalks are exceptionally thick with very heavy 
hearts which, when blanched, are of a beautiful 
creamy yellow color. Very brittle and of a su- 
perb flavor. Oz., 25c; V4 lb*, 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. 
WINTER QUEEN. — A very fine variety for 
Winter storage. Robust, stocky growth, requir- 
ing but little labor in blanching. The heart stalks 
are heavy, broad and solid, but crisp and tender, 
blanching to a rich, creamy-white. Oz., 25c; 
Yi lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. 
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted 
Produces large turnip-like roots which keep 
well for Winter use; it is highly esteemed either 
cooked for flavoring sour or sliced and used with 
vinegar, making an excellent salad. It is culti- 
vated like celery, little or no earthing being re- 
quired, Ready for use in October. One ounce for 
50 feet of row. Oz., 30c; *4 lb., $1-00; 1 lb., $3.50. 
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ONION SETS. 
You can save and make 
money by growing Onion Sets 
from seed. Sow the seed in 
March or ear.lv in April. Sell 
or use the larger size onions 
for pickling. Save the small 
ones for sets for planting out 
in the Fall or the following 
Spring. 
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