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GIANT PASCAL, CELERi. 
Sow in the open ground as soon as it is fit to work in April, and keep clear of weeds 
until the time of planting in June and July. The tops should be shorn ofi once or 
twice before planting, so as to insure 4 ’stocky” plants, which sutler less 011 being 
transplanted. Plant in rows 3 feet apart for the dwarf varieties, and 4 to 5 feet for the 
larger sorts, and set G inches apart in rows. If the weather is dry at the time of plant¬ 
ing great care should be taken that the roots are properly 44 firmed” by pressing the 
side of each plant gently with the foot. This compacts the soil and partially excludes 
the air from the roots until new rootlets are formed, which will usually be in forty-eight 
hours, after which all danger is over. After the planting of the Celery is completed, 
nothing further is to be done for six or seven weeks, except running through between 
the rows with the cultivator or hoe and freeing the plants from weeds. About the 
middle of August wo begin the 44 earthing up,” necessary for the blanching and whiten¬ 
ing of that which is wanted for use during the months of September, October and 
November. The first operation is that of “handling.” After all the soil has been 
drawn up against the plant with the hoe, it is furtherdrawn close around each plant by 
the hand, firm enough to keep the leaves in an upright position and prevent them from 
spreading. This being done, more soil is drawn against the row (either by the plow or hoe, 
ascireumstances require), so as to keep the plant in this upright position. The blanch¬ 
ing process must, however, be finished by the spade, which is done by digging the soil 
from between the two rows, and banking it clear up to the top on each side of the row 
of Celery. For fuller details on Celery culture please refer to the new edition of Peter 
Henderson’s book, 44 Gardening for Profit.” 
GIANT PASCAL. A selection from the Golden Self-blanching 
Celery, partaking of the best qualities of that variety, but is much 
larger and a better keeper. It is of a line, nutty flavor, being en¬ 
tirely free from any bitter taste. It grows two feet high; stalks 
broad, thick, crisp and stringless; the width and thickness of the 
stalks are distinctive features of this variety. It bleaches with but 
slight “earthing up,” and very quickly, usually in five or six days. 
A valuable variety for both second early and midwinter use. {See 
cut.) 10c. pkt., 35c. oz., SI.00 34 lb-, S3.00 lb. 
"For a aood keener I prefer the Giant Pascal Celery; it is also crisp, juicy, and always 
solid." ' IRWIN WALTHOUR, Greensburg, l’a. 
February 2 oth, 1896. 
“/ have, some of the Golden Dwarf 
Celery yet. It is splendid for its keeping 
qualities .”—Mrs. A. W. BECKWITH, 
March 7 th, 1896. Plesis N. Y 
GOLDEN DWARF. This, like many other standard varieties of vegetables, was 
first introduced by ourselves. The Golden Dwarf now constitutes the great 
bulk of main crop Celery that is produced in all sections of the United States. 
In the great Celery-growing districts of Kalamazoo, Midi., this variety is planted 
almost to the exclusion of all others, except the White Plume, which they use 
for the early crop. Golden Dwarf, when blanched, is of a waxy golden-yellow 
color; the stalks are cylindrical in shape and most solid and crisp in quality, and 
one of the best keeping of Celeries. {See cut.) 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. 34 lb-, $2.75 lb. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. A most valuable variety, partaking of the 
character of the celebrated “ White Plume,” inasmuch as it simply needs a 
slight earthing up or “handling.” It is of a beautiful waxy golden color, 
very solid, and of a rich nutty flavor. 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., 81.25 34 lb., 84.00 lb. 
HENDERSON'S DWARF WHITE. This variety is perfectly solid, the 
stalks half-round. When blanched is a yellowish white, crisp, tender, and 
of fine flavor. 5e. pkt., 25e oz., 75c. 34 lb-, $2.50 lb. 
HENDERSON’S HALF DWARF. Entirely solid, possessing a 
rich nutty flavor, while it has much vigor of growth, surpassing 
most of the large-growing sorts in weight of bunch. 5c. pkt., 25c. 
oz.. 75c. 341b., $2.50 lb. 
BOSTON MARKET. Similar to the Dwarf White, but 
rather more robust. The loaves are a darker green, the 
stalks when blanched being nearly white. It is an excel¬ 
lent variety, solid, crisp and tender. 5c. pkt., 25c. 
oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 ib. 
GIANT WHITE SOLID. The best 
of the large-growing sorts, attain¬ 
ing a height, under good cultiva¬ 
tion, of 3 feet. It should never bo 
planted closer than 4 feet between 
the rows. This variety is most 
suitable for southern sections of 
the country, as it grows freely in a 
hot or dry atmosphere. 5c. pkt., 
20c. oz., 60c. 34 lb.. 82.00 lb. 
Sandringham Dwarf White. Excel¬ 
lent variety, remarkable for its fine 
flavor and solidity. 5c. pkt., 25c. 
oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 
44 The seed that I received from you this sprino 
was very satisfactory, and I was very much 
pleased with the Golden Self blanching Celery. 
It grew the largest and handsomest Celery I ever 
saw, and would like some more of the same seed.” 
THOMAS WOOD, Swansea, Mass. 
HENDERSON’S GOI.DKN 
DWARF CELERY. 
CELERY 
German, Seleri. 
k# French, Celeri. 
m Spanish, Apis. 
1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
November 1896. 
EVEflY pflCPGE OF SEEDS, RED TRRDE-lVlflRK. 
Cllhether you purchase directly from us or from other 
dealers, see that every paekage is so stamped. 
