WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
Celery and Sweet Corn 
CELERY 
Celeri. Apio. 0etterie. 
One ounce will sow about 300 feet of a row and pro¬ 
duces about 5,000 plants. 
Sow in the open border early in April in rich ground, press¬ 
ing the seed down rather than covering with sou. When the 
plants are 3 inches high, transplant 4 inches apart into tem¬ 
porary beds of soft, rich soil until they acquire sufficient 
strength for planting out. If they grow too quickly before 
needed for planting out, shear the tops off when about 4 inches 
in height, and they will grow more stocky. Plant in rows 3 
feet apart, and set 8 inches apart in the rows. After the plant¬ 
ing is completed, nothing further is necessary for six or seven 
weeks, except running through between the rows with the cul¬ 
tivator or hoe, and freeing the plants from weeds. About the 
middle of August earthing up is necessary for blanching and 
whitening of that which is wanted for early use. After the 
soil has been drawn up against the plant with the hoe, it is 
further pressed close around each plant by the hand, firm 
enough to keep the leaves upright and prevent them from 
spreading, using care to prevent the soil falling into the heart 
of the plant. 
Golden Self-Blanching. A self-blanching variety of the 
White Plume type, ready for use nearly as early, blanches as 
easily and is larger in size as well as ff ner in quality ; of a rich 
golden-yellow color, crisp, tender and of flue flavor; keeps 
well. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., y, lb. SI.25. 
White Plume. A valuable early variety, requires very 
little labor in blanching; one of the best for family use. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts. 
Pink 1*1111110. The same as White Plume, except that the 
stalks are tinged with pink ; of very attractive appearance, and possesses 
the rich flavor and long-keeping qualities for which the red Celeries 
are noted. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., y lb. 75 cts. 
Giant Pascal. A selection from Golden Self-Blanching, retaining 
all the good qualities of the parent, with the added feature of superior 
keeping qualities. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 50 cts. 
Fin de Siecle. The hardest, most solid, crispest, and best-keeping 
variety. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., y lb. 60 cts. 
Perfection Heart well. Of medium height, the stalks being long 
and thick, while its compact structure makes it easily cultivated; it 
blanches well up in the leaves, and its crisp tenderness, distinct and 
delicious flavor are unequaled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., y lb. 60 cts. 
White Plume Celery 
Shumaclier. Immense size; solid and crisp, firm golden yellow 
heart; an excellent keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts. 
Half-Dwarf, or Golden Heart. Of vigorous growth and excellent 
flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20c., % lb. 50 cts. 
Boston Market. A well-known leading variety; crisp, solid and 
of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., y lb. 50 cts. 
New Rose. Color a beautiful shade of rose; excellent flavor, solid, 
crisp and entirely stringless. Pkt. 5 ct.s., oz. 20 cts., y lb. 60 cts. 
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery. Has edible roots, used for 
soups and stews. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., y lb. 60 cts. 
Celery Seed. Used for flavoring only. Oz. 10 cts., y lb. 15 cts., lb. 35 
cts. 
SWEET CORN 
Mais. Maiz. 
One quart will plant 200 hills; 8 to 10 quarts for an acre in hills. 
The Sweet or Sugar varieties, being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should not be planted before May, or until the ground has become warm; 
for a succession continue planting every two weeks until the middle of July, in rich, well-manured ground, in hills three feet apart each way, 
covering about half an inch, and thin out to three plants to a hill. The extra-early varieties can be planted 18 inches in the row and 2% feet between 
the rows. If to be forwarded by mail, add 10 cents per quart for postage. 
Extra-Early Cory. Of great value for its extreme earliness; is 
ten days earlier than any other sort; ears of good size and first-rate 
quality. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. $1.25. 
AVhite Cory. A selection of the Cory with white cob and kernel; 
this variety is not excelled in earliness by any sort equal in size. 
Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25. 
Early Minnesota. Very early; ears of fair size and uniform; 
plant rather dwarf; one of the best early kinds. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., 
pk. $1.25. 
Crosby’s Early. One of the standard early sorts ; ears of medium 
size. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25. 
Moore’s Early Concord. A stardard variety for market or family 
use; ears largo, of superior quality. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25. 
Perry’s Hybrid. An early twelve-rowed variety, growing only 4 
to 5 feet high, with ears set very low on the stalks ; kernels white, large, 
sweet and very tender. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25. 
Early Eight-Rowed. Ears long; kernels large, deep and straight 
in the row ; a good variety. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.25. 
Kendel’s Giant. Large variety, very early. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 
20 cts., pk. $1.25. 
