Self-Blanching Celery Grows and Blanches Easily 
Ou Can Gyr OW Your Own Celer Y 
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 S GU POND 
March, and for later, sow about the middle of April in a finely prepared seed bed, in Die 
rows so that the plants can be kept free from weeds. Cover not more than %4 inch, Makes Seeds Healthy 
and press down firmly with the back of the spade or a board. Be sure and keep the 
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. 
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 to name 
from originator’s stocks. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c: 4 lb., $2.25: 
Ib., $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: Y% 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., 60c: /% lb., $1.75; lb., $6.50. 
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., 85c; Y4 lb., $2.50; lb., $9.00. 
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., 60c; 4 lb., $1.75; 
Ib., $6.50. 
Winter Queen. Exceptionally vigorous and compact growth. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; 1% lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 

Celeriac, or : , 
Turn ip-rooted Golden Plume Self-Blanching Celery 
Celery 
Giant Prague. The roots are of good size, round and smooth, 
with small tops. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; 1% lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
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., 60c; 1% Jb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
Chicory, Italian Dandelion Asparagus 
Planted early in spring this Italian variety produces tender 
flower stalks which are cooked like Asparagus. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
60c; 14 lb., $1.75; 1b., $6.00. 
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; 14 lb., 40c; Ib., $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 inch. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
F fy Large Round-Leaved. Standard sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 4 Ib., Celene 
Witloof Chicory $1.50; lb., $5.00. eleriac 
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