
CELERY 
Celery seed takes 2 to 3 weeks to germinate. It will germinate 
well at comparatively low temperatures but needs constant and 
abundant moisture. Plants require abundant moisture, but 
will not stand flooding. The soil should be rich, fine and loose. 
Sow seeds in beds covering only 4% inch deep and prick out to 
3 inches each way when seedlings have 3 or 4 leaves, When 
21% to 3 months old transplant to field trenches that are 5 to 6 
inches deep and 2 feet apart, spacing the plants 8 to 12 inches. 
Blanching is done by hilling up with soil, tying up with burlap 
or special blanching paper or with boards. For fall and winter 
crop plant from February to April. 
Utah or Golden Crisp. An outstanding variety gaining wide 
popularity. Of particular merit for its broad, dark green stems, 
which are extremely thick, fleshy and of unexcelled crispness 
and eating quality. Utah Celery has stems of thicker flesh 
than any other variety. Possesses rich nutty flavor. Pkt. 10c, 
1% oz. 45e, 1 oz. 80c, % Ib. $2.75, 1 Ib. $10.00. 
Golden Self Blanching (New Improved Tall). (90 days) Prac- 
tically immune from ‘‘Black-heart’’ because the heart is very 
compact and the tall erect stalks are close fitting. The stalks 
are thick, 9 to 11 inches long below the first leaf-knot, straight, 
quite broad, ivory white, crisp, and of a fine nut-like flavor. 
The foliage is yellowish green turning to golden yellow with a 
slight earthing up. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 75e, 1 oz. $1.25, % Ib. $5.00, 
1 Ib. $15.00. 
CELERIAC, CELERY-ROOT, or TURNIP- 
ROOTED CELERY 
Giant Smooth Prague. (110 days) An improved variety pro- 
ducing large roots of nearly globular shape, and comparatively 
smooth surfaced. In this kind of celery the roots and not the 
leaf-stalks are the edible portion. For celery flavor in soups, 
stews and salads, Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 35e, %4 Ib. $1.50, 1 Ib. $5.00. 
CHICORY 
Sow chicory when weather becomes. warm and settled. Sow 
in rows at least 24 inches in width. Thin to 3 inches between 
plants. 1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Large Rooted or Coffee. Dried roots are roasted and used as 
a substitute for coffee. Mature in 4 to 5 months; are 12 to 14 
inches long; 2 to 2% inches thick at top; tapered. Pkt. 10c, 
1 oz. 25¢e, % Ib, 75e, 1 Ib. $5.00. : 
Small Rooted or Radichetta. (65 days) This variety is widely 
used for summer greens. The long slender strap-shaped leaves 
will blanch rapidly when the plants are set close together. 
Pkt. 10¢c, 1 oz. 50¢c, % Ib. $1.50, 1 Ib. $5.00. 

SWEET CORN 
Plant from February 15 to August 1. ‘ 
cold and wet it is best to wait until the soil is warm, Plant in 
hills 8 feet apart and the rows 4 feet apart, dropping 5 to 7 
seeds to each hill and thin out to two of the healthiest plants 
when about 5 inches high. Remove all side shoots or ‘‘suckers”’ 
from the plant, leaving only the two top ones as these will 
produce the largest and best ears. Corn is at its best when 
picked and served immediately. 
Yellow Varieties 
Golden Cross Bantam. Edible in 88 days. This hybrid is un- 
doubtedly one of the best and most prolific of the yellow sweet 
corns. The ears are 8 to 10 inches long with 14 to 16 rows of 
kernels, slightly lighter in color and yielding about 40 per cent 
more marketable ears than Golden Bantam. Grows 5 to 6 feet 
hgih with sturdy stalks and deep green foliage. Pkt. 10c, 
\% Ib. 20c, % Ib. 30e, 1 Ib. 50c, 10 Ibs. $4.00, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices. 
Golden Bantam. (83 days) The earliest really sweet variety. 
Of fine flavor, sweet, and very tender. Ears are 6 to 7 inches 
long and have 8 rows of very broad golden kernels. Pkt. 10ce, 
1% lb. 20c, 1 Ib. 35e, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow. (85 days) Another early maturing 
variety for home or market garden. Quality is good. Hars 7-8 
inches long and 12-14 rowed. About double the size of Golden 
Bantam, and, therefore, used more than this variety by market 
gardeners. Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20e, 1 Ib. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Golden Bantam Evergreen. (95 days) Very large thick ears, 
7-8 inches long, with 14-18 rows of tender kernels. One of the 
leading and best late varieties of yellow corn. Remains in con- 
dition a long time. Pkt. 10c, 4% Ib. 20c, 1 Ib. 35, 5 Ibs, $1.50. 
White Varieties 
Alameda Sweet. (90 days) A medium early variety developed 
by market gardeners in Alameda County. Ears 8 to 9 inches 
long, with 10-14 rows, protected by strong husks about the top. 
This character limits injury by corn ear worm. Very tender 
and deliciously sweet. Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20e, 1 Ib. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Oregon Evergreen. (95 days) Earlier than the variety Stowell’s 
Evergreen. Ears rarely less than 8 inches long covered with 
a tight thick husk protecting ear from corn ear worm. Kernels 
white and very sweet. Pkt. 10c, 1% Ib. 20e, 1 Ib. 35e, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Country Gentleman. (110 days) An old favorite, often called 
“Shoe Peg’”’ corn because of the long narrow Kernels, without 
row formation. Ears 71%-9 inches long, 2 inches thick. Very 
late, and fine for home or market garden. Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20¢e, 
1 Ib. 35e, 5 Ibs, $1.50. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. One of the best late varieties. Large ears 
about 8 inches long. Kernels clear white, deep, rather broad, 
very sweet and tender. 16 to 20 rowed; uniform. Holds well in 
prime condition at eating stage. Stalk sturdy and erect. Highly 
desirable for home and market gardeners. Mature in 105 days. 
Pkt. 10¢c, % Ib. 20c, 1 Ib, 35e, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Miscellaneous Varieties 
Black Mexican. (88 days) One of the richest flavored and most 
tender varieties. Although when ripe the seed is dark bluish 
or black, when ready for table use it is white. The ears are 
about 9 inches long, usually 8 rowed. Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20e, 1 Ib. 
35e, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 

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