58 Vegetable Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
celery 
Sow the last of March or early in April, in drills 8 to 10 inches apart. The seed 
should be covered very lightly or merely pressed into the earth When fairly out 
of the seed-leaf, they may be transplanted to another bed, or else thinned out to 
4 inches apart and let grow until wanted for transplanting out into the beds or 
trenches early in July. Some gardeners trim off the tops a little while the plants 
are small, to make them grow more stocky. The trenches should be shallow 3 to 
4 feet apart, and wide enough to hold one or two rows. These rows should be 1 loot 
apart and the plants set about 6 inches apart in the row. As the plants grow they 
should be earthed up to blanch them, care being taken not to let the earth get into 
the heart. For keeping over the winter, bank up with earth and cover over with 
litter to keep out the frost, placing boards on top to keep out the rain. 
One ounce of seed should produce about 3,000 plants 
~ . - . This is a new early-maturing green Celery of choicest quality. 
Lrispheart. Earlier and more easily blanched than Emperor. The stems are 
thick and free from strings and the flavor is rich but mild. Color is a rich 
deep cream when blanched. Pkt. 35 cts.; J4 oz - -ifl.25; oz. $ 2 . 
„ 01 . . A variety of Celery remarkably easy to blanch which, to- 
hasy Blanching, gether with its being adapted to early use as well as storing 
for winter, makes it especially suitable for the home-garden. Stalks thick britt e 
and of excellent flavor; plant a strong, healthy grower. Pkt. 10 cts.; V 2 oz. 3U cts.; 
oz. 50 cts.; ff\b. $1-75. 
EMPEROR or FORDHOOK. The stalks are of medium length as thick through 
as one’s finger, and of the finest quality, tender, crisp and without strings. 1 e 
stalks blanch white and keep well in storage. An excellent winter variety. Pkt. 
10 cts.; J4oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; Mfl>- $1-75. 
, , _ , This new Celery is an early-maturing strain of Pascal which 
UOlden raSCal. blanches readily to rich creamy yellow color. Stems thick, 
rounded, brittle, tender, and of a rich, delicate flavor. Should prove outstand¬ 
ing as a home and market-garden variety. Pkt. 35 cts.; F 2 OZ. $1.25, oz. $ 2 . 
_ , r H C If LI L* (French-grown seed.) The best very early 
raris tlOlden oell-blancning. Celery, extensively grown for summer and 
early autumn use. The stalks are solid, crisp, tender, and of fine, nutty flavor. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 60 cts.; oz. $1. 
.... .. n , This is one of the most popular of the varieties now in use. A 
White rlume. comparatively easy variety to grow, as it is fairly hardy, and, 
being naturally white, is easy to blanch. Forms a medium-sized bunch and is 
fairly tall. Used mostly for a very early crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 25 cts.; oz. 
40 cts.; Mlb. $ 1.25. . , r , r> • 
llr , f 1 It is somewhat earlier than Paris Golden 
Golden rlume or Wonderful. Self-blanching and is more easily blanched 
to a beautiful, clear, creamy white. The plant is stout and stocky, with a full 
heart. A vigorous grower, resistant to disease and unequaled tor home-garden, 
local market, and long-distance shipments. Pkt. 15 cts.; Jjjoz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
GIANT PASCAL or WINTER KING. One of the best for fall and winter use. 
It is a selection from the Golden Self-blanching, and adds to the general good 
quality of its parent superior keeping qualities. The stalks are very fsolid, 
crisp, and of a rich, nutty flavor. It blanches very easily and quick![y The heart 
is golden yellow; very attractive. Pkt. 10 cts.; J4 oz * 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts., 
.... j-v This is the most valuable variety of Celery for winter and 
Winter queen, spring use ever introduced. It is thicker and heavier, with 
double the amount of heart of any known Celery. The plant is beautiful in ap¬ 
pearance, of close habit and compact growth, and blanches to a beautiiul cream- 
white. Ribs perfectly solid, crisp, and of a delicious, nutty flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; f£lb. $1.25. 
SOUP or FLAVORING CELERY. Not for planting purposes, but used for 
flavoring. f£lb. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
CELERIAC Turnip-Rooted Celery 
3IANT SMOOTH PRAGUE. An improved form of the Turnip-rooted Celery. 
Roots large, round, smooth, and free from side roots. A profitable variety for 
market-gardeners. Sow seed same as celery, transplant into rows 2 feet apart 
and about 6 to 8 inches apart in the row. No earthing up is required tor Celeriac, 
as it is the roots which are the edible portion of the vegetable. Pkt. 1U cts., 
J4oz. 25 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; f£lb. $1. 
CORN SALAD (Fetticus) 
LARGE-SEEDED 
ROUND-LEAVED. A 
delicious salad for late 
fall, winter, and early 
spring use. Sow the seed 
during July, August, and 
September, in rich soil in 
shallow drills, and cover 
with J^inch °f soil. 
Matures in sixty to 
sixty-five days. The 
frost makes the leaves 
tender; they can be cut 
and used any time dur¬ 
ing the winter and early 
spring. Serve with a 
French dressing. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
M lb. 50 cts. 
Corn Salad 
Golden Plume or Wonderful Celery 
CRESS 
Easily grown during winter on the greenhouse bench, 
in frames or boxes, and splendid for salad, garnishing, 
or as an addition to winter lettuce. Sow seed very 
thickly in rows 3 to 6 inches apart under glass, or for 
summer 1 foot apart in open ground. Sow often for 
succession, as it soon runs to seed. Water Cress requires 
a stream of running water, ditch, or pond, in which it 
will grow without care, except at first keeping weeds 
from interfering with it. 
EXTRA CURLED or PEPPER GRASS. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; MIb. 35 cts. 
WATER CRESS. Pkt. 10 cts.; x / 2 ot. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
UPLAND CRESS. Has the flavor of Water Cress, 
and will grow in any good soil. Pkt. 10 cts.; 14°z. 
20 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; J4Ib. $1. 
