MICHAEL-LEONARD SEED CO. 
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Celery 
Culture. Press celery seed into the ground; do not try to cover it and 
when seed is kept wet and not above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, germination 
occurs in 10 to 20 days. Celery needs 4 to 5 months from seed to use so 
very early Celery should be started in hotbeds after January and when 
2 inches high, transplanted or thinned to a space of 2 inches. Later trim 
the tops to produce stocky plants and when 5 inches high set where plants 
are to mature, first trimming off one-third of the roots and leaves. Celery 
seed may be planted out-of-doors in April and treated as outlined above. 
Given sufficient water, celery can be grown on any good garden soil and 
1 ounce of seed gives about 6,000 plants. When almost grown. Celery 
must be blanched by the use of boards, earth, paper or other covering. 
If boards are used, rows can be set as close as 30 inches; if earth blanched, 
48 inches or more is better. Set plants 6 inches apart in the row and press 
the soil firmly about the roots. With a few stalks in a garden, a tile set 
over the plant or a wrapping of paper answers the purpose. If earth is used 
in blanching it should be drawn about the plant to one-third its height and 
repeated twice a few days apart till leaves only are exposed. Do not culti¬ 
vate, hill or disturb Celery when damp or rust may occur. In hilling with 
earth, place a peg at end of row with string to it and pass string about each 
plant so as to prevent earth from falling into the heart. To store, celery 
should be only partly blanched. Celery matures best in cool, moist weather, 
so the grower farther South may delay this planting calendar to fit his own 
market and convenience. Number of days are from sowing seed to edible 
stage. 
WHITE PLUME SELF-BLANCHING. (110 days). This 
is the earliest and most easily blanched. The plants grow 
rapidly and blanch easily during the summer months. Later 
in the fall the central stalks and leaves are of pure snowy 
whiteness even without earthing up. Does well in the home 
garden, since it requires little special care. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING, ORIGINAL STRAIN, SE¬ 
LECTED. (120 days). The original strain has a greenish 
tinted outer leaf and a yellow inner leaf, leaves are medium 
heavy with a fairly strong rib; grows 15 to 16 inches tall 
and is fairly compact in growth. Stalk is medium large, 
solid, very crisp, without fiber, and blanches to a medium 
deep yellow. It is most excellent for early market and 
shipping. Has a very fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.25. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING, NEW TALL TYPE. (120 
days). Like the original type but has a slightly slimmer stalk 
and is 2 inches taller. Looks better when tied in bunches and 
packs better for shipping. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.25. 
GIANT PASCAL. (135 days). This is a green leaved variety 
and an excellent sort for fall and winter use. It blanches to a 
beautiful yellowish white color, is very solid and crisp and of 
a fine, nutty flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
FORDHOOK or EMPEROR. (125 days). Leaf (outer) dark 
green, (inner) yellowish green, medium large and quite thick, 
average 18 inches tall. Stalk large and thick, heavy, tender, 
crisp, very little fiber; blanches to a pale gold heart. Good 
garden and local market type. A fair winter keeper. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 50c. 
WINTER QUEEN. (120 days). A medium dwarf, winter va¬ 
riety, slightly earlier than Giant Pascal. Stalks light green, 
broad, solid and crisp; blanches well to creamy white. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 50c. 
WONDERFUL or GOLDEN PLUME. (115 days). A selection 
made from the old type of Golden Self-Blanching for a much 
larger heart or stalk; is a few days earlier. Has all the good 
points of its parent plus increased size and earliness. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 50c. 
Celeriac 
LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE. (120 days). Grows 12 to 14 
inches tall. Roots are tapered in shape, 2 by 5 inches; usually 
show considerable side roots. Flesh is pure white. Used as 
celery flavoring for soups. This is the most commonly used 
strain. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; M lb., 75c. 
Golden Self Blanching 
White Plume 
