LEONARD SEED COMPANY, CHICAGO 
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Celery 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. The best of all early self- 
blanching varieties. First introduced in America in 1884, 
this is decidedly better in quality than the White Plume. It is 
ready for use nearly as early, blanches as easily, and is 
larger in size as well as finer in quality. It is of dwarf com¬ 
pact habit, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which 
blanch easily to a clear waxen yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 
H lb., $2.00. 
Henderson's Easy Blanching. Excels in the qualities that 
give self-blanching celeries their value. It blanches earlier 
and quicker than any of this class; it is the longest keeping 
variety grown (if put away green), excelling in this respect 
every other sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; M lb., $1.50. 
Wonderful or Golden Plume. A selection from a cross 
with the Golden Self Blanching, the stalks are short—the 
heart is large, with a protecting tuft of foliage in the middle. 
More vigorous than Golden Self Blanching, it withstands 
heat and blight better. It is a beautiful gold in color, brittle 
and of the highest table quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c; 14 
lb., $2.00. 
WHITE PLUME. This is the earliest and most easily 
blanched, but does not keep well taken from the trenches. 
The plants grow rapidly and blanch easily during the sum¬ 
mer months. Later in the fall the central stalks and leaves 
are of pure snowy whiteness even without earthing up. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; U lb., $1.25. 
Winter Queen. One of the best winter varieties. Medium 
dwarf. Stalks stout, thick and heavy. Blanches to a cream 
white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.50. 
Columbia Market. A desirable early maturing variety. The 
stalks are of medium height, very thick, round and crisp, 
blanching to a light golden yellow. It is unsurpassed for its 
distinct, rich, nutty flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; )4 lb., $1.50. 
White Plume. 
Golden Self Blanching. 
Dwarf Golden Heart. Of sturdy, dwarf habit. It is solid; 
an excellent keeper and of fine nutty flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 
H lb., $1.50. 
Boston Market. For many years one of the most popular sorts 
in the markets of Boston. Instead of a single large heart it forms 
a number of smaller ones which are very white and remarkably 
tender and crisp. The best variety for light soils. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.50. 
Giant Pascal. This is a green leaved variety and an excellent 
sort for fall and winter use. It blanches to a beautiful yellowish- 
white color, is very solid and crisp and of a fine nutty flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; U lb., $1.50. 
Giant Golden Heart. This variety attains a large size but still 
remains crisp and tender. It is a fine keeper and is a favorite on 
the Chicago market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 14 lb. $1.50. 
German Celery or Celeriac. Large Smooth Prague. Has a 
large smooth root, and is the finest of all celeriac. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c; M lb., $1.25. 
Culture. Press celery seed into the ground; do not try to cover it and when 
seed is kept wet and not above 60 degrees F. germination occurs in 10 to 20 
days. Celery needs 4 to 5 months from seed to use so very early Celery should 
be started in hotbeds after January and when two inches high, transplanted or 
thinned to a space of two inches. Later trim the tops to produce stocky plants 
and when five inches high set where plants are to mature, first trimming off one' 
third of the roots and leaves. Celery seed may be planted out-of'doors in April 
and treated as outlined above. Given sufficient water, celery can be grown on 
any good garden soil and one ounce of seed gives about 6,000 plants. 
When almost grown. Celery must be blanched by the use of boards, earth, 
paper or other covering. If boards are used, rows can be set as close as thirty 
inches; if earth blanched, 48 inches or more is better. Set plants six inches apart 
in the row and press the soil firmly about the roots. With a few stalks in a 
garden, a tile set over the plant or a wrapping of paper answers the purpose. 
If earth is used in blanching it should be drawn about the plant to one'third 
its height and repeated twice a few days apart till leaves only are exposed. Do 
not cultivate, hill or disturb celery when damp or rust may occur. In hilling 
with earth, place a peg at end of row with string to it and pass string about 
each plant so as to prevent earth from falling into the heart. To store, celery 
should be only partly blanched. 
Celery matures best in cool, moist weather, so the grower farther South may 
delay this planting calendar to fit his own market and convenience. 
