SEDANO (Xt.) 
SELLEKIE (Ger.) 
One ounce of seed will produce about 6000 plants; % lb. for an acre. 
For the earliest crop sow in a hot-bed during February or March. For 
the fall or main crop, seed may be sown in the open ground as early 
in the spring as the soil can be worked into good condition, and the 
plants should be set in the rows in July. 
Celery requires a rich, well-manured soil and plenty of moisture so that 
it can make a continuous growth. 
HOLMES' EMPEROR. Excels all other late Celery, being the largest, 
most solid, and finest nut-flavored Celery grown. See page 3. Pkt., 15c; 
Yz oz., 40c; oz., 75c; ^4 lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00. 
FLORIDA GOLDEN. The heart blanches to a rich cream color, fine qual¬ 
ity, of excellent flavor, stems crisp. Be sure to give this a trial. See 
page 3. Pkt., 15c; Yz oz., 50c; oz., 90c; V4 lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00. 
COLUMBIA. Matures soon after Golden Self-Blanching. Plants medium 
height but stocky and heavy. Stalks thick, almost round. Excellent 
quality and flavor. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 45c; V4 lb., $1.40; lb., $5.00. 
HOLMES’ CRISP. See page 3. 
GOLDEN YELLOW SELF-BLANCHING. (Tall or New Strain). 
This variety is early; plant medium to large sized, compact, stocky, 
good heart, fair keeper. Leaf-stalks many, sharply ribbed, blanches 
easily to white, tinged with golden yellow; brittle. It is a vigorous 
grower and is not seriously affected by blight. This is an excellent 
celery for the home garden as well as for market. Pkt., 15c; Yz oz., 40c; 
oz., 75c; 14 lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. 
GOLDEN PHENOMENAL. A taller, larger strain of Golden Plume for 
early planting. F*ull heart. Long thick, crisp stalks, fine quality, well 
developed. Whole plant massive and heavy. Color of same golden tint 
as Golden Self-Blanching. Gardeners find this celery to be a valuable 
market variety as well as excellent for the home garden. Pkt. 15c; Yz 
oz., 50c; oz., 90c; Y* lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00. 
GOLDEN PLUME. (Select Strain). A fine variety that is full-hearted, 
blanches easily, has attractive color and is deliciously flavored. Leaves 
are creamy yellow, and the large stalks almost pure white. Brittle 
and tender. Sometimes called “Wonderful.” Its large size and pleasing 
color make it a very profitable Celery for the market gardener. Pkt., 
10c; Yz oz., 50c; oz., 90c; V4 lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00. 
EASY BLANCHING (Sanford Superb). A wonderful Celery for late fall 
or early winter use. The stalks resemble Golden Self-Blanching, do 
not blanch quite as quickly, but blanch white instead of light yellow, 
keep better. Develops very rapidly and produces large, thick, fleshy 
stalks, brittle, crisp and fine flavored. We have a fine strain of this 
Celery -which is in demand. This strain is also known as Newark Mar¬ 
ket. Pkt.. 10c; Yz oz., 20c; oz., 30c; Y\ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
GIANT PASCAL. An exceptionally fine green Celery. The stalks are 
large, very thick, crisp, brittle and tender, blanching a beautiful white. 
A very good keeper. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Y\ lb., $1.15; lb., 
$4.00. 
GIANT PASCAL. (Special Strain). This is a much superior strain 
to the ordinary Giant Pascal. Pkt., 15c; Yz oz., 50c; oz., 90c; V4 lb., 
$3.25; lb., $12.00. 
Celeriac 
(TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY) 
It is used for flavoring and is in wide demand. Culture is the same as 
celery. As the roots are the edible portion, it requires no hilling, pkt., 
10c; Yz oz., 20c; oz., 30c; Y\ lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
WELSHKORN (Ger.) 
Sweet Corn 
MAIS (It.) 
One pound will plant about 200 hills; 12 pounds to the acre. 
Sow after the ground becomes warm; first planting may generally be 
made about May 1 in the latitude of Canton. Continue successive 
plantings every two or three weeks until the end of July. Plant one 
inch deep in hills, 3 feet apart each way, dropping six kernels to each 
hill. Thin to 3 plants per hill. With large varieties make hills 4 feet 
apart each way. Sweet Corn may also be sown in rows 3 feet apart 
and thinned so that the plants will stand 10 inches apart in the row. 
Hoe frequently, keeping free from weeds, and draw soil up to the stem. 
GOLDEN EARLY MARKET. (70 days). All around extra early Corn. 
Those who have tried this Corn found it to be as early as any large 
yellow Sweet Corn yet introduced. Market growers find Golden Early 
Market a profitable corn to grow as it comes on the market just when 
the price is at the top notch. Ears measure about 8 to 9 inches, have 
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