Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co 
CELERY 
German, Sellerie; Italian, Sadama; Polish, Selery 
I oz. will sow 100 ft. row and produce 3000 plants 
Sow in open ground as soon as it is fit to work late in March 
or early in April. Keep clear of weeds until time for transplant¬ 
ing, in June or July. The tops should be shorn off once or twice 
before transplanting to insure stocky plants. When from 
4 to 6 inches high, transplant into broad, shallow trenches 
nearly on the level, 3 feet apart and 6 inches in the rows. The 
soil should be light, highly manured and moist, or near water, 
as the plants must be freely watered in dry weather. Earthing 
up should not be begun until the plants are quite well grown; 
then earth up gradually, keeping the leaf stocks close together 
so that the earth may not fall into the center of the plant. 
Never earth up in wet weather or when the dew is on the plan t. 
Celery for very late use which is earthed or bunched up early 
is liable to rust. When severe cold weather comes on, cover 
with leaves, hay or straw, and place boards on the top to keep 
out moisture. The covering must be put on gradually, else 
there will be danger of heating and consequent decay. 
NEW GOLDEN PLUME or WONDERFUL. 115 days. Of 
robust habit, full heart of bright yellow color. It has resisted 
blight the past years. It is a market variety. It is listed under 
two names. Pkt. 15c., oz. 45c., lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 
EMPEROR or FORDHOOK. 130 days. Fall and Winter sort. 
Plant stocky, fully light yellow heart; stalks broad, thick 
and crisp, of superior quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., lb. 75c., 
lb. $2.50. 
GOLDEN YELLOW SELF BLANCHING (French Strain). 
125 days. This variety of Celery is of a yellowish green color 
but as they mature the inner stems and leaves turn a beauti¬ 
ful golden yellow which adds much to their attractiveness 
and makes the work of blanching much easier. The handsome 
color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness and 
fine, nutty flavor of this variety makes it desirable as an 
early sort. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 
New Golden Plume Celery 
GIANT PASCAL. 140 days. A green sort, very brittle, but 
crisp and nutty in flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., M lb. 75c., 
lb. $2.25. 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING (“American Dwarf”). 120 
days. It simply needs a slight earthing-up or handling. It is 
a beautiful waxy, golden color, very solid and of a rich, nutty 
flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
EASY BLEACHER (Extra Strain). 130 days. A tall growing 
white variety of excellent quality. Blanches readily with 
boards. Grows well both on muck and upland. It is not so 
susceptible to blight as other self bleaching sorts and quality 
much better. A market variety to plant for profit. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., M lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
WINTER QUEEN. 140 days. Late half dwarf Golden Heart 
type of more robust growth. Very good late marketlsort. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
EARLY WHITE PLUME. 115 days. This Celery is valued 
because naturally the stalk and portions of its inner leaves 
and heart are white. By simply tying up the leaves and 
drawing up the soil with the hoe, the work of bleaching is 
completed. It is ornamental, tender, crisp and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., M lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
SCHUMACHER. 140 days. Very popular among New York 
market gardeners. They consider it the best Winter variety, 
keeping quality excellent. Grows to large size with golden 
yellow heart. Very solid and crisp. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
CELERIAC or TURNIP ROOT CELERY 
1 oz. will produce 3000 plants 
A variety of Celery having Turnip-shaped roots which may be cooked and 
sliced and used with vinegar, making a most excellent salad. It is more hardy 
and may be treated in the same manner as Celery. 
GIANT PRAGUE. 120 days. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., \i lb. 75c., lb. $1.75. 
CELERY SEED 
CELERY SEED. For flavoring. lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
CELERY PLANTS 
Ready July 10th 
8,000 to 10,000 plants to an acre 
Varieties same as list of seed. 100 65c., 1000 $4.50 and 5000 or over, $4.00 
per 1000. 
Golden Self Blanching Celery 
