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KENDALL AND WHITNEY’S 
the bottom. The tops and roots of the plants should be shortened, 
and the suckers pinched oft before they are set. Earth up to blanch, 
three or four times, during their growth, taking care that no earth 
falls in the centre of the plants. A slight sprinkling of salt applied 
to the surface of the soil, just before the earthing up, is decidedly 
beneficial to this crop. The seed is slow to come up, and the plant is 
greatly improved by superior cultivation. 
in. __ _ . „ Per pkt. Oz. 
Boston Market.— A favorite variety, remarkable for its tender, 
crisp and succulent stems, aud its peculiarly mild flavor. It is grown 
almost exclusively by the Boston Market Gardeners, aud surpasses any 
other for excellent qualities. . 10 c. 5 Q C< 
White .Italian Dwarf Celery.— One of the best varieties for 
general cultivation, growing stout, crisp, and of a fine flavor., 5 C . 30c. 
Celery Seed.— For flavoring soups, &c.....Peroz., 10c, Per lb., $1.00 
CHERVIL. 
An annual, the leaves of which have a pleasant aromatic taste and 
while young and tender are employed for flavoring soups and salads.. fic 25c 
The ground should be dry, deep, well pulverized and richly ma¬ 
nured. Sow in drills from nine to twelve inches apart, covering the 
seeds to the depth of half an inch with fine soil. 
CHICORY. 
Large Booted —Used to mix with, or as a substitute for coffee 
Cultivation same as the carrot.. ^ 5 ^* 
Per oz. Lb. 
15c. $1.50. 
CORN. 
Crosby’s! Early Sweet Com. 
The variety of Sweet Corn may either be sown in rows four and 
a-half feet apart, the seeds planted at about eight inches in the rows 
or planted in hills at distances of three or four feet < ach way, accord¬ 
ing to the variety grown, or the richness of the soil in which it is 
planted. The taller the variety or richer the soil, the greater should 
he the distance apart. Plant in May, and for a succession, every two 
weeks nntil July ; which will bring it in for use from early Summer 
until the occurrence of .hard frosts. 
