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Fottler, Fiske, Rawson 
Co. 
CELERY (Selterie) 
()nr. ounce v'iJt produce, nhout plants. Onc-half 
pound of seed sufficient to sou: one acre. 
C’lrLTi'itK. —Tho proper time to sow is early in 
April, transplanting? about the lirst of June. Set in 
rows feet apart, and about 12 inches between 
plants in the row. Some gardeners trim off the toi)s 
a little, while the jdants are small, to make them 
more stocky. Keep down all weeds, and, as Fall 
ai)proaches, draw earth ui> to the plants, keeping 
the .stalks well together. 'J'his earthing-up is con¬ 
tinued at intervals, until only the leaves appear 
above the soil. When well blanched is ready for 
use. For Winter use it is usually placed in frames 
and covered with earth and littt-'r or stored in cool 
<-<*llars. Comparatively few soils are suited to 
(Vdery culture. -Uich, mellow soils of a sandy 
nature are best, while soils that settle and become 
hard after rain are unsuitable. The seed, being 
very small, should be covered very lightly. 
Boston Market 
((irown in ArliiiRton). It 
is superior iti qiialiti/ to nil 
olhir rnriefirs, and is very popniiir with the markot 
(’arcli'iu'r.s. It is nncxccllcd fur ifs triidor, crisp 
and snccnlcnt st-oins and its peculiarly mild llavor. 
Kurins a cluster <if heads instead of a large siiiKlo one. 
To lilancli, earth np ahont six weeks. 
Pkt. 15c., y. oz. 50c., oz. 75c., '/I lb. $2.00. 
Paris Golden (Self-nianching). For I,cat,- 
_ ilful appcaruncc and ex¬ 
treme. carlincss this variety is unexcelled. Its coin- 
pact growth and straiglit, vigorou.s, ricli, golden yv\- 
low stocks are what make tliis Celery in such de¬ 
mand. It is self-l)lanching to a r(Mnnrkal)Ie degn*«*. 
In the vicinity of F»oston it i.s tlie main early 
(’elery raised I)y markot gardeners. This seed is 
one yeai’ old and tested as to its puritv. 
Pkt. 20cm oz. $1.00, oz. $1.75, Vi lb. $6.00. 
PARIS GOLDEN. Tin* same variety as offered 
above. i)iit American-grown .seed. Pkt. 10c., 
Vi oz. 40c., oz. 80c., i/i lb. $2.00, lb. $7.50. 
niartf Pacz'al ^ 01 - tlic market annlcncr this 
\jiani rascal profitable. Celery 
for Kail <ir Winter use. This is a green-leaved 
variely, dev<doi)ed from the I’aris (Jolden; it is 
.somewhat larger and taller and its fine nntty 
llavor is free from any hitler taste. It grows ahont 
two feet high, and tlie stalks are hroad, thick and 
crisp, hlancliing with Imt sliglit earlhing-np very 
ijnickiv. Pkt. 10c., '/> oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 
'/, lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.' 
GOLDEN DWARF, or GOLDEN HEART. Dwarf 
habit, very sidid and an excellent keeiier. 
Pkt. 10c., Vi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., V4 lb. 75c. 
WINTER QUEEN. It i.s one of the very best late 
varieties. A strong grower, thick riblied; lilanclios 
a beautiful cream white. Uihs are solid, crisp and 
liave a delicious nntty flavor. Pkt. 10c., Vi oz. 15c., 
oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., 4 oz. 75c. 
ROSE RIBBED. Medium early, compact growing 
and liglit shade of pink. 
Pkt. 5c., y. oz. 15c., oz. 20c., V4 75c. 
WHITE PLUME. In some .section.s of tlie country 
this variety is produced in large ipiantities. Is 
very attractive wlien ready for use. I’lants are light 
yellowish green, tips of loaves almost white, which 
adds to its aiipoarance. Pkt. 10c., Vi oz. 20c., 
oz. 30c., V4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
SOUP CELERY. For flavoring. V4 lb. 20c., lb. 
50c. 
CELERY PLANTS. See page .5S. 
Celeriac (finoii: Sciicric) 
or Turnip-Rooted Celery 
One ounce will sow a hed of nine s,/iinrr yards. 
Culture. —Sow in light rich soil early in Spring; 
transplant in May in beds and water freely. When 
plants are full grown earth up the bulbs to a height 
of four or five inches. In a month they will be 
blanched. The roots will be ready In October and 
are used in soups. 
Apple Shaped. Of a very regular, almost spherical 
shajic, with a fine neck and small leaves. 
Pkt. 5c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 30e., V4 lb. 75c. 
Large Smooth Prague. An improved form of 
turnip-rooted Celery, producing large, smooth roots, 
which are almost round. 
Pkt, 5c., Vi oz. 20c., oz. 30c., V4 lb. 75c, 
Celeriac 
