Burpee’s Finest Celery 
272 Burpee’s FordhookO 
The Most Solid, Crisp, Tender, and Finest Nut- 
Flavored Celery in Existence 
See illustration in color on inside back cover 
(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 }i in. in 
diameter. Always they are tender, crisp, without 
strings, and juicy. Fordhook Celery will keep in 
perfect condition throughout the winter. Pkt. 25jzf; 
y 2 oz. 45;zf; oz. 75^; 4 ozs. $2.25; V 2 lb. $4.10; lb. $7.50. 
275 Winter Queen [ 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. 5c!; i/ 2 oz. 20c!: 
oz. 304 ozs. 85^; V 2 lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 
266 White Plume (E) The earliest and the most easily blanched 
of all Celery varieties, at its best right after dig¬ 
ging but does not keep well. 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 recom¬ 
mended to home gardeners, and of decided value to market growers who are in¬ 
terested in benefiting from the early high market prices. Pkt. lOd; V 2 oz.206‘, oz. 30d; 
4 ozs. 85c!; i/ 2 lb.$1.25; lb. $2.25. 
268 Golden Plume O ® ^ see lUtistration, Page 98) This is also 
called Wonderful, a name that is most 
appropriate for this splendid early variety. Some gardeners consider it the best i 
early Celery in existence. It is quite resistant to blight and\ 
rot and possesses very good storing qualities. The plants 
are of medium size, stocky, compact, and have a thick, 
full, creamy heart. The stalks blanch readily and are of 
excellent table quality. It resembles Golden Self-Blanching 
but is earlier, larger, and of more vigorous growth. A fine 
variety for the home and market garden. Pkt. 15c!; V 2 oz. 30^; 
oz. 55 jzi; 4 ozs. $1.65; i/ 2 lb. $3.00; lb. $5.50. 
Celeriac 
282 Giant Pascal G 
Large, Thick, and Brittle Stalks 
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Fordhook 
(L) Immense, light yellow stalks which will keep in perfect condition throughout the winter. 
Considered by many the standard winter Celery. The plants are productive, with tall, 
upright leaves of a rich dark green color. The stalks are tall and thick. They are 
broad, distinctly ribbed, tender, crisp, and very tasty. After blanching they are an attractive 
light yellow. Inasmuch as the stalks are green, soil should be used for blanching. It will 
keep in perfect condition throughout the winter months. Pkt. 10c!; V 2 oz. 20 oz. 30d; 
4 ozs. 85c!; 1/2 lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 
Celeriac or Turnip-Rooted Celery 
293 Giant Prague Gradually more and more gardeners are becoming ac- 
& quainted 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 vegetable soup, stews, and other dishes. Celeriac grows 
best in a moderately moist yet well-drained soil which is fairly rich in barnyard manure. 
Frequent cultivation and occasional thorough watering are necessary. When planted on too 
heavy as well as freshly and excessively manured soil, the tubers will grow to enormous size; the qual- 
ity, however, 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 moderate size. Does not require blanching. Pkt. 10c!; V 2 oz. 20i\ oz. 30^; 4 ozs. 85c!: 1/2 lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 
A Row of Giant Pascal Celery 
To raise Good Celery you must have Good Seed—Use Burpee’s this year 
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