Daniels Bros. Limited , Norwich , Spring , 1911. 
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CELERY. 
Cultivation.— This very important vegetable is one that fully repays a liberal outlay both of labour and manure. Being a moisture loving plant 
and a gross feeder, it should, if possible, be raised in soil where, during the growing period, copious supplies of water can bo applied. For the earliest orop 
sow the seed about the middle of February, giving some heat, and when the plants have made their seed leaves, have them pricked off into boxes or 
frames, giving if possible a gentle bottom heat to keep them growing. Make a further sowing in Maroh in a similar way, and, if necessary, another in 
April in an open border; these later sowings will give some useful Celery for oooking. It is an excellent plan to get the Celery trenches ready quite early 
in the season, so that advantage may be taken of the first favourable showery day to put out the plants when large enough. 
In making the trenches throw out the soil 12 or 14 inches deep and 18 inches 
wide, and be careful to retain the top soil so that it may be placed in the bottom 
of the trench ; mix with it a good dressing of farm-yard manure and in this mixture 
the young plants should be placed; the rest of the soil taken out of the trenoh 
should be piled up on the sides and used, when the time comes, for earthing up 
the Celery ; allow a space of three or four feet between the trenches. 
In planting out the Celery in the trenokes, place the seedlings about nine inolies 
apart, in a single row for the earliest crop; for the main crop they are often planted 
in double rows. In dry weather give liberal supplies of water or liquid manure 
to keep the plants growing, as if they get a check they are liable to bolt. 
It is a good plan to give a sprinkling of soot over the foliage, while damp 
with the early morning dew, in order to keep away the Celery fly and snails. 
The greatest care should be taken in earthing up Celery. As soon as the 
plants are about nine inches high, go over them and thoroughly elean off all 
side shoots, and tie the growth loosely with Raffia. Choose a fine day, and 
gradually work down some of the finest soil round the bases of the plants, being 
most careful not to allow any of the soil to get between the leaves ; do not make 
the soil too hard, or it will stop the growth. Continue to earth up as the plantB 
grow. The final earthing should form a ridge as a protection. In very severe 
weather it will be found an advantage to give a Blight covering of straw or bracken 
over the top of the row. : < is. L~ ; 
WHITE VARIETIES. 
per pkfc.- 
„ DANIELS’ EARLIEST WHITE. This fine white Celery 
has now firmly established its reputation as one of the very 
best for early work, and has become highly popular. Sown 
at the same time, it is ready for use quite six weeks earlier 
than any other variety. The heads which grow to a large 
sise, are very firm and solid, and of a sweet nutty flavour — 
„ DANIELS’ GIANT WHITE. This grand Celery is un- 
doubtedly one of the largest and best white varieties in culti- 
vation. The heads are very solid and of excellent flavour. 
Very fine for exhibition • • — 
SANDRINGHAM DWARF WHITE. Useful early variety .=, 3d. and 
SEYMOUR’S SUPERB WHITE. Head* very solid, fine flavour 3d. and 
SILVER PLUME. A fine, white-leaved variety. It blanches well by simply 
tying up the plant* with matting — — 
—s. d. 
RED VARIETIES. 
per pkt. 
, DANIELS’ EARLIEST PINK (new). This grand new Celery 
is a useful companion to our Earliest White, and like that 
variety comes into use quite six weeks earlier than the old 
varieties. It grows to a large size, the heads being very solid 
and of excellent flavour. A most valuable variety for early 
shows 
, DANIELS’ GIANT RED. The largest red variety grown. 
The heads are of splendid colour, very solid, and of fine nutty 
flavour, one of the very best for exhibition purposes. The 
seed offered is saved from carefully selected heads only 
r DANIELS’ EXHIBITION PINK. A very fine Celery, 
producing large solid heads of a delicate rosy pink colour. 
A fine variety for exhibition, and of excellent flavour 6d. and 
CLAYWORTH PRIZE PINK. Heads very large, solid, and of a beautiful 
rosy pink colour. A most useful variety for general crop 6d. and 
MANCHESTER FINE RED. Large, aolid heads ... •• 3d - a “ d 
STANDARD-BEARER. Heads firm, aolid, and of an attractive nutty 
flavour - fire exhibition variety ... •• •• an *j 
MIXED RED AND WHITE. Useful for Cottagers •• ..3d. and 
CELERIAC or TURNIP ROOTED CELERY. Very useful for flavouring 
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DANIELS’ GIANT WHITE. Reduced from a Photograph. 
“T took the following at Dunshmi Show-First Prise for gttjiat White 
GiantIRed Cabtase, and First Prize for Queen o! the Parsleys. —Mr. J. STUART, Asmon. 
-I am Pleased to tell you that your Giant RelJJelery is the very best I ever had."- 
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