
Self-Blanching Celery Grows and Blanches Easily 
You Can Yow Your Own Celery 
Celery, more than any other vegetable, demands intelligent and careful culture. The 
seed is very small and is slow to germinate; with the inexperienced a good stand of 
plants is an exception. For early, sow in shallow boxes in gentle heat in February and GU POND [\ 
March, and for later, sow about the middle of April in a finely prepared seed bed, in i 
rows so that the plants can be kept free from weeds. Cover not more than % inch, 
and press down firmly with the back of the spade or a koard. Be sure and keep the ees cr 
bed constantly moist (a partially shaded location is favorable on this account), or cover the bed with a little mat- 
ting or burlap, directly on the soil, until the plants begin to prick through the ground, when it should be immediately 
removed. When large enough to handle, thin and transplant to 4 inches apart. Clip off the tops when about 4 
inches high to make them stocky. Plant out from the middle of June until the middle of July in rows 4 to 5 feet apart 
and 8 inches apart in the rows. Care should be taken in setting, not to cover the crowns and to press the earth 
firmly about the roots. Keep it well cultivated until a month before it is wanted, when it should be hilled or banked 
for blanching; this should be done gradually, usually in two or three operations a week or so apart, the last time 
almost to the tips of the leaves. Select a rich, deep, sandy loam, rather moist. 
One ounce will produce about 4000 plants. 
Paris Golden Self-Blanching. Its fine form, rapid growth 
extreme earliness, superior flavor and keeping qualities 
rich golden color, and slight trouble in blanching, are 
all that could be desired in a Celery. Our seed is true tc 
name from originator’s stocks. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c; ¥% lb., 
$2.25; lb., $8.00. 
White Plume. The stalks and portions of inner leaves and 
heart are naturally white; needs very little earthing up; 
crisp, solid and of a pleasing nutty flavor; the best for 
early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; % lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 
Giant Pascal. A valuable variety for both second early and 
midwinter use. It grows about 2 feet high, the stalks are 
very broad, thick and crisp, and entirely stringless; 
easily blanched. Pkt., 10c: oz., 45c; 4 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 
Golden Plume, Self-Blanching. A splendid variety of early 
Celery, an improved self-blanching sort, making stocky 
growth; stalks rich golden yellow and are remarkably 
crisp and tender, with nutlike flavor; handsome in ap- 
pearance. Seed offered from originator’s strain. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 75c: Ya lb., $2.25; lb., $8.00. 
Boston Market. Remarkable for its tender, crisp and suc- 
culent stems, and its peculiar, mild flavor; of branching 
habit and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25; 
Ib., $4.00. 
Winter Queen. Exceptionally vigorous and compact growth. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 35c; 4 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 


Celeriac, or 
Turnip-rooted 
Celery 
Giant Prague. The roots are of good size, round and smooth, 
with small tops. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 1% lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 
Chicory, Witloof, or French Endive 
Sow in May or June in drills. Thin out or transplant to 6 
inches. In the fall trim roots, transplant into sand in cellar or 
cold frame, cover with straw. Crisp shoots form which make a 
delicious salad. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; ¥% lb., $1.50; 1lb., $5.00. 
Chicory, Italian Dandelion Asparagus 
Planted early in spring this Italian variety produces tender 
flower stalks which are cooked like Asparagus. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
50c; 1% lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 
Collards 
Georgia. Largely used in the South, and prepared in a manner 
similar to Spinach. Collards are used as a substitute for 
Cabbage in those sections where Cabbage cannot be raised. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 
Corn Salad 
Grown for salads. For summer, plant in early spring; for 
winter and early spring, sow in August and September, and 
protect with straw in winter; sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart, 
cover lg inch. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. ‘ 
Large Round-Leaved. Standard sort. Pkt. 10c; oz., 30c; 1% lb., Celeriac 
Witloof Chicory 85c; Ib., $2.50. 
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