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The qualifications necessary for successful Celery culture are good seed, manure, moisture, and tillage. 1 he best soil, when obtainable, is good, deep swamp 
muck or moist loam highly enriched with thirty or forty loads to the acre of good horse or cow manure. 1 here must be plenty of water, cither naturally or 
artificially supplied. Celery seed is slow to germinate, and when very early plants are wanted it should be sown in a hotbed in February or March, barely 
covering the seed. When the plants are large enough, transplant into coldframes, one and a half inches apart; water and attend carefully ; keep the temperature 
moderate; and when the weather is suitable, from middle of May till June, transplant into the open ground. For main crop, sow in shallow drills in the open 
ground, as soon as the soil can be worked, choosing a rich mellow soil. Sec that the bed is kept well watered. Rolling or pressing in the seed will give more 
satisfactory results than merely covering it. When the plants are two inches high, thin out to three inches apart in the rows ; and when four inches high, cut off 
the tops to make the plants stocky. The best time to plant is that which will bring the plants to maturity during the cool, moist weather — in this locality from 
the middle of June to early in July. Never hoc or earth up in moist weather, nor when the plants are wet with dew, as it would cause serious injury. One ounce of 
seed will produce 4,000 to 5,000 plants. To keep Celery for winter, dig trenches a foot wide and as deep as the tops of the plants. Stand Celery in these, erect, as 
they grow, with what dirt adheres to the roots, packing closely, but not crowding. After the trench is filled, mulch well as a protection from frost. Do not cover 
until the weather becomes quite cold, and then only a little at a time, as the cold increases. Celery will bcara good deal offrost. The trench must have good drainage. 
Paris Golden Dwarf Self-Blanching' Celery 
Our Seed of this 
This variety is without exception the 
best early Celery in cultivation, and we - 
believe will ever remain so. It is of 
French origin, but some seedsmen, anx¬ 
ious to increase profits, have had seed of 
it grown in California, the result showing 
itself in the crops of soft , and nti.xed 
with green, plants in many gardens. 
It does not pay to buy cheap seed. 
Variety is the Very Best that Can Be Produced 
Paris Golden Self-Blanching is of dwarf 
habit and very stocky ; stalks uniform in 
height, very compact; color of a rich gold¬ 
en yellow. In quality it is unexcelled, 
being solid, tender, crisp, and rich in flavor. 
Our market gardener’s strain, packet 
10 cents; oz. 45 cents; lb., $4.50. 
These prices are net, from which no dis¬ 
count or on which 110 premium will be 
allowed. 
THE BLANCHING PROCESS 
WITH BOARDS 
FIF.LD OF PARIS GOLDEN 
SELF-BLANCHING CELERY 
BOARDS REMOVED, CELERY 
BLANCHED, Ready for Market 
Rose-Ribbed Paris 5elf-Blanching. This 
magnificent sort comes to us from the originator, the grower of our market 
garden strain of Golden Self-Blanching, and resembles in general character 
that most valuable variety, while in flavor it is much superior. It is a robust 
grower, and as self-blanching as any variety in cultivation. The stalks arc 
large, thick, and beautiful, tinted with rose color at the base, while the upper 
part of the stems, particularly the hearts, are a deep, rich yellow. All market 
gardeners should test the tastes of their customers by growing a crop of this 
meritorious sort, and they will be more than satisfied with its excellent quality 
in addition to its beautiful appearance. Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 30 cents; 
lb.,$3.00. 
Pink Plume. The red Cel eries are hardier and better keepers than the 
white and yellow sorts, and are of very fine quality, possessing a peculiarly 
rich nutty flavor. This variety possesses all these good qualities, while its 
delicate pink color gives it a handsome appearance. A self-blanching variety, 
of strong and vigorous habit and not liable to rust. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 
25 cents ; lb., $2.50. 
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White Plume. A variety especially adapted to cultivation by amateurs, as 
its inner stalks and leaves are v naturally white, and do not require blanching 
by the old process of high banking. By simply tying up the stalks and drawing 
up the soil with the hoe, the work of blanching is complete. 11 is ornamental, 
tender, crisp, and of good flavor. Packet, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Giant Pascal. This is a selection from the Golden Self-Blanching Celery. 
The stalks are very large, thick, solid, and crisp. It has a fine nutty flavor, 
and free from any trace of bitterness. It blanches with but slight earthing 
up, retains its freshness a long time after being marketed, and is a better 
keeper than any other white or yellow variety. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 
20 cents ; lb., $1.75. 
Improved Dwarf Golden Heart. A promi¬ 
nent market gardener has for years sold on our market this improved strain 
of Golden Heart, for which he receives an advanced price. Its good and 
long-keeping qualities are unexcelled by any other variety. Packet, 
5 cents; oz., 15 cents ; lb., $1.50. 
