VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
CELERIAC 
Apium graveolens — var. rapaceum 
CELERIAC or Turnip-Rooted Celery 
A fine vegetable for flavoring in salads, soups, stews, etc. A large, smooth, turnip-like 
root formed under the ground comprises the edible portion of the plant. The hollow 
dark green stems above ground are not good for eating purposes. The roots may be 
stored up into the winter months. 
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CHALK 
120 
CELERY 
Apium graveolens - var. dulce 
Premature Seeding of Celery: —Losses from fields shooting to seed before they are ready for 
market have become a hazard to the celery grower. This trouble may be prevented by careful regu¬ 
lation of temperature when the plants are being grown in the hotbed or greenhouse. Keep the 
temperature around 65 to 70 ° F. 
When it comes time to harden the plants for transplanting, do this by withholding the water 
until plants show signs of wilting, and not by exposing the plants to low temperatures. 
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EASY BLANCHING or Sanford Superb CEDAR 130 
A rather early sort following Golden Self-Blanching about a week in season, but more 
resistant to blight. Being a hardy, vigorous, dark green type that blanches readily, it 
has proved valuable to the home and truck gardener. A fine variety for trenching and 
winter storage. 
PLANT—Medium tall but taller than Golden Self-Blanching, erect, compact, easily 
blanched to a very attractive bunch. 
STALK —Thick, solid, white, tender, and of a fine rich nutty flavor. 
EMPEROR or Fordhook CELOK 130 
A very good green Fall and Winter variety, noted for its keeping qualities, attractive¬ 
ness of stalk, and beautiful golden heart. 
PLANT—Dark green, short and stocky type about 18 inches tall. Compact and heavy 
formation makes blanching quick and easy. 
STALK —Thick, meaty, tender, with fine delicate flavor. 
FLORIDA GOLDEN CHAIR 115 
A recent introduction which is desirable for the early spring and late fall planting in the 
Southern regions, particularly Florida. However, it is a fine fall celery for Northern 
districts. Recommended as being highly resistant to root rot. 
PLANT—Somewhat resistant to blight, tall, erect, and compact, easily blanched. 
STALK —Medium long, white, thick, crisp, tender, and of very inviting flavor. 
GIANT PASCAL CARED 140 
The finest quality celery grown when properly bleached. It has the most delicious flavor 
and is unexcelled for a winter variety. It is a splendid and profitable variety for the 
home and market gardener. 
PLANT —2 feet tall, I arge, dark green foliage, stocky, forms a massive heart, free of 
pithy stalks, easily blanched by trenching to a beautiful creamy white. 
STALK —Long, thic k-fleshed, solid, crisp, tender, of superb quality, with a fine, aro¬ 
matic, sweet, nutty flavor. 
GOLDEN PLUME or Wonderful (Dwarf Type) CELLO 114 
A variety somewhat similar, but superior to Golden Self-Blanching in that it is earlier 
a larger and higher quality stalk, and more blight resistant. It is a celery that has become 
a leader for market gardening and shipping. 
PLANT—Medium height; quick, vigorous grower; full heart, entire plant easily and 
quickly bl anched to a creamy yellow. 
STALK •—Comparatively long, tender, crisp, solid, appealing color, extra fine quality, 
and of excellent flavor. 
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