D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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CELERY 
Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) from about February 20 to April 20 in shallow boxes indoors or sow in a finely 
prepared seed bed outoz doors m April in straight rows so that the small plants may be kept free from weeds. See to it that 
the seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is 
essential to get a satisfactory growth. I he seed will not germinate well if planted in a hotbed or where subjected to a temper¬ 
ature above GO r . >V hen the plants are one to two inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand two or three 
inches apart each way. >> lien they are four inches high, cut off the tops, which will cause the plants to grow stocky. Plants 
are usually set out when about five inches high. It is well to cut off the lower half of the roots before transplanting. 
'Ill© crop is usually made to succeed some earlier one, but in Order to grow good celery the soil must be made as rich as 
possible, the essentials to success being very rich soil ami plenty of water. 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 first of July. The 
most 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 trenches about six inches deep and four to six feet apart, in which the plants should’ be set 
six inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves and pressing the soil firmly about the roots. The compacting of the soil excludes 
the air from the roots until new rootlets are started. The only care now necessary for about six weeks is to keep the plants free 
from weeds by frequent cultivation. r r 
liability to injury from rust. 
A part of the crop may be simply ‘‘handled” and then at the approach of severe freezing weather taken up and set out 
compactly in a dark cellar or an unused cold-frame, where the temperature 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 stalks or leaves and they will revive again. 
Cele 
setting t 
will blar . „ _, . . . . . . 
by the old method. For further cultural information see list of books on inside of back cover. 
Yellow Rl» This is t 5 e stanclaril celery for early use. It is in condition as early in the fall 
^OlQeil I eilOW oeir Diantning as any and we have yet to find a strain better in quality and appearance than our 
stock of Golden Yellow Self Blanching. Critical gardeners generally depend upon our stock to produce their finest early 
celery. It is excellent for the home garden. The plants are of medium size, compact and stocky, with yellow ish green foli¬ 
age. As they mature the inner stems and leaves turn beautiful golden yellow so that blanching is effected at a minimum 
expenditure of time and labor. Its handsome color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness, and fine nutty flavor 
have established it as a superior first early sort. Pkt. 5c; l A Oz. 50c; V* Oz. 90c; Oz. $ 1.65; 2 Oz. $2.85; / 4 Lb. $5.25; Lb.' $20.00 
vui •. A handsome, very early variety. The leaves are light, bright green at base, shading nearly white at tips. As 
W nite a mine the plants mature, the inner stems and leaves turn white and require to be earthed up but a short time 
before they are in condition for use. Although very attractive, we do not think that it compares favorably with the Golden 
Yellow' Self Blanching either in flavor or solidity, or that 
it will remain in condition for use as long". White 
Plume has been much in demand as a market sort on 
account of its very attractive appearance and requiring 
a very short time for blanching. It is suitable also for 
the home garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 
V4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
i l • An early maturing sort of most excellent 
^OlUmDia shape and quality for the home market 
and private garden. The plant is of medium height but 
very stocky and heavy. The stalks are thick, almost 
round, resembling in shape those of Giant Pascal. The 
color, however, has in it more of the rich yellow tint of 
Golden Yellow Self Blanching, which variety it resembles 
very much in appearance when trimmed and bunched 
for the market. The outer foliage of the plant when 
growing is rather light green with tinge of yellow, be¬ 
coming when blanched yellow with tinge of green. The 
heart when properly blanched changes from yellow 
with tinge of green to a light golden yellow'. In season 
it follows inclose succession Golden Yellow Self Blanch¬ 
ing. Our strain of Columbia has no superior in beauty 
of golden shading, solidity and size of stalk. We con¬ 
sider it unsurpassed in its rich nutty flavor. Introduced 
by us in 1906. (See cut and further description in 
Supplement, page 10) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 85c; 2 Oz. $1.35; 
y 4 Lb. $2.25; Lb. $8.00 
r\ r c i*j An erect, compact growing 
Dwarr White bond midseason or fall variety. 
The stalks are moderately thick, solid and crisp, becom¬ 
ing when blanched attractive light yellowish white. This 
variety is also sold as Large Ribbed Kalamazoo and 
Kalamazoo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; 
Lb. $2.50 
C > 1171 *. o l*J A large sized, vigor- 
Seymours White bolld OUS growing variety; 
stalks when blanched attractive light yellow or nearly 
white, nearly round, crisp, solid and of good flavor. 
Matures a little earlier than Giant Pascal. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; l / 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
. r> 1 This is a green leaved variety de- 
viiant i ascal veloped from the Golden Yellow 
Self Blanching and we recommend it as being of the very 
best quality tor fall and early winter use for the home 
garden and market. It blanches to a beautiful yellow¬ 
ish white color, is very solid and crisp, and of a fine 
nutty flavor. The stalks are of medium height, very 
thick, the upper portion nearly round but broadening 
and flattening toward the base. With high culture this 
variety will give splendid satisfaction as a large growing 
sort for fall and winter use. In the south it is prized more 
than almost any other kind. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
Golden Yellow Self Blanching V 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
