Burpee's Finest Celery 
272 Burpee’s FordhookO 
The Most Solid, Crisp, Tender, and Finest Nut- 
Flavored Celery in Existence 
(L) Burpee’s Fordhook Celery is, without question, 
the finest fall and winter variety in existence. The 
plants are stocky and compact, averaging 15 to 18 in. 
tall. Although comparatively dwarf, they are so solid 
that they weigh fully 2 lbs. each. Their limited height 
is of great importance since the plants are by far 
more easily blanched than those of the taller varieties. 
The stalks, after blanching, are a beautiful pure 
silvery white with a small tender heart in the center. 
They are extremely thick, measuring over y 2 in. in 
diameter. Always they are tender, crisp, and juicy. 
Fordhook Celery will keep in perfect condition 
throughout the winter. Pkt. 250; V^oz.450; oz. 75^5; 
4 ozs. $2.25; y 2 lb. $4.10; lb. $7.50. 
(L) One of the finest dwarf winter Celeries we 
have ever grown. It resembles Golden Self- 
Blanching in height and habit, but the leaves are a rich green color and in this 
respect are not unlike those of Giant Pascal. As it blanches quickly it is ready 
for home or market much earlier in the fall. The plants make large bunches 
of extra-heavy stalks with very large, tightly folded hearts. Pkt. 5jzf; V 2 oz. 20£; 
oz. 30*G 4 ozs. 90£; Vi lb. $1.40; lb. $2.50. 
266 White Plume 
ging but does not keep well. 
(E) The earliest and the most easily blanched 
of all Celery varieties, at its best right after dig- 
The foliage is an attractive light green tinted with 
white. When blanched, the stalks are pure 
snowy white. They are tender and crisp, 
without any fiber or strings. Their flavor 
is rich and nutty. Highly recommended to 
home gardeners, and of decided value to 
market growers who are interested to benefit 
from the early high market prices. Pkt. 10^; 
V 2 OZ. 20£; oz. 35jzf; 4ozs. $1.00; V 2 lb. $1.65; 
lb. $3.00. 
Easy 
Blanching 
267 Easy Blanching © 
Good Keeper; Fine Flavor; 
Crisp and Brittle 
(E) This is a midseason or second-early Celery which 
will be ready for use soon after Golden Self-Blanching. It: 
sembles Golden Self-Blanching in size and general characteristic 01 
growth, but the foliage is a beautiful bright rich green. The plants make a 
vigorous, upright yet compact growth, and the stalks are easily 
blanched to a beautiful pure white color. They are thick, solid, 
heavy, unusually meaty, pure white, crisp, altogether free from 
any fiber or strings, and of extra fine flavor. Easy Blanching 
has desirable blight-resistant qualities and has proved to be 
hardier than Golden Self- 
Blanching. While it is a 
midseason Celery, it also 
stores well throughout the 
winter. 
Pkt. 100; y 2 oz. 250; 
oz. 450; 4 ozs. $1.40; 
V 2 lb. $2.60; lb. $4.75. 
Burpee's 
Fordhook 
Celery 
Burpee's Seeds are sent Post¬ 
paid up to 10 lbs. of a variety 
Winter Queen 
Celeriac 
or Turnip-Rooted Celery 
293 Giant Prague 
Gradu¬ 
ally more 
and more gardeners are becoming acquainted 
with this splendid vegetable, which is much 
easier to grow than Blanching Celery. The 
edible portion is the large thick root, which 
is highly valued boiled, or is used in vege¬ 
table soup, stews, and other dishes. Cel¬ 
eriac grows best in a moderately moist yet 
well-drained soil which is fairly rich in 
barnyard manure. Frequent cultiva¬ 
tion and occasional thorough watering 
are necessary. When planted on too 
heavy, as well as freshly and excessive¬ 
ly manured soil, the tubers will grow 
to enormous size; the quality, how¬ 
ever, will be rather inferior as the 
tubers will become stringy. Start 
the seed in boxes indoors and when 
the seedlings are large enough to be 
handled, transplant into the garden to 
stand about 8 to 10 in. apart each way. 
Use when the roots are of moderately 
large size. Does not require blanching. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 300; 4 ozs. 90^; y 2 U).$1.40; 
lb. $2.50. 
Celeriac 
To raise Good Celery you 
must have Good Seed—Use Burpee’s this year 
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