D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
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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 tinely 
prepared seed bed out or doors in 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 i“-- 
> transplanting. 
The 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 and 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 oil 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. 
When the plants are nearly full grown they should be “handled,” which is done by gathering the leaves together while the 
earth is drawn about the plant to one-third its height, taking care that none of it falls between the leaves, as it would be likely 
to cause them to rust or rot. After a few days draw' more earth about them and repeat the process every few days until only 
the tops of the leaves are visible. Or it may be blanched by pressing the leaves together with two wide boards held in place by 
stakes or by wire hooks at the top. This is the method commonly used by market gardeners and the rows need to be only about 
three feet apart, but celery so blanched is not so good in quality and is more likely to become pithy than that blanched with 
earth. Care should be taken that the plants are not disturbed while they are wet or the ground is damp; to do so increases the 
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 w’ill revive again. 
Celery is sometimes grow'n by a process w hich consists in making a spot as rich as possible and there setting the plants six 
to eight inches apart each way. If the soil is very rich and there is an abundance of w ater, the plants will blanch each other 
and the product w ill be very white and handsome, but we think it is inferior in quality to that grown by the old method. 
V 11 * C If i>i _i * This is the standard celery for early use. It Is in condition as early in the fall 
VxOlaen I enow oeir Diancning 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 yellowish 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. 10c; l /x Oz. $1.00; Oz. $1.80; 
2 Oz. $3.25 
\xri •• r>» A handsome, very early variety. 
W IHte i llime The leaves are light, bright green 
at base, shading nearly white at tips. As 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 attrac¬ 
tive, 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. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; Vi Lb. $2.00 
| i • An early maturing sort of most excellent 
Columbia Shape and quality for the home market 
and private garden. It is extensively grown for 
shipment. 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 t rimmed 
and bunched for the market. The outer foliage of 
the plant when growing is rather light green with 
tinge of yellow, becoming when blanched yellow,jvith 
' tinge of green. The heart when properly blanched 
changes from yellow’ with tinge of green to a 
light golden yellow’. In season it follows in close 
succession Golden Yellow .Self Blanching. We con¬ 
sider it unsurpassed in its rich nutty flavor. (See cut 
and further description , page S) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 
2 Oz. $1.25; Vi Lb. $2.00 
. . d 1 This is a green leaved variety 
Lxiant I aSC3.i developed from the Golden 
Yellow Self Blanching and we recommend it as 
being of the very b^st quality for fall and early 
winter use for the home garden and market. It 
blanches to a beautiful yellowish 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 out 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. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; Va Lb. $2.00 
Golden Yellow Self Blanching 
\\T* m. D 1* This is considered the most attractive in color and the best 
Winter Ixeliance sorts. The plants are moderately dwarf, erect and compact, 
is very well adapted for late keeping. When ready for the late market the stalks are a very attractive light creamy yellow-. 
The quality is unsurpassed by any variety of its class and is decidedly superior to most of the older, long keeping sorts. 
We recommend it as the best variety for the late market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; Vi Lb. $2.00 
t in quality of any of the late keeping 
t, with solid heart. The habit of growth 
