A most popular vegetable served raw as a relish or cooked in differ- _ 
ent ways. May be used from the time plants are one-half or two-thirds 
grown until fully matured. Stalks may be blanched to make them more 
crisp and tender, although many persons prefer them unblanched, 
especially Burpee’s Fordhook, Giant Pascal, and Utah, all famous 
green celeries. Some varieties, such as Burpee’s Fordhook, are highly 
desirable for winter storage either where grown and protected from — 
freezing or lifted and put in soil in a cold cellar. 
272 Burpee’s Fordhook © 
130 days. Burpee’s Fordhook Celery is, without question, 
the best fall and winter variety in existence. Plants are 
stocky and compact, growing 15 to 18 in. tall. Although 
comparatively dwarf, they are so solid that they weigh fully 
2 lbs. each. Their limited height is of great importance, 
since the plants are by far more easily blanched than those 
of the taller varieties. The stalks, after blanching, area 
beautiful pure silvery white with a large, tightly folded full 
heart of the most delicious flavor. Always tender, crisp, 
without strings, and juicy. The time of maturity and the 
dark green color before blanching make Fordhook an ideal 
variety for winter storage. We offer our improved strain. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 14 Ib. $4.00 
263 Cornell 19 © — Outstanding early, self-blanching — 
120 days. Early, vigorous, self-blanching, and resistant to fusarium yellows. Plant 20 to 23 in. 
tall with thick heart, and rounded, fairly smooth, fleshy stalks. Combines the high quality of 
Utah with the self-blanching characteristics of Golden Self-Blanching. Highly recommended 
as a main-crop variety for all celery growing regions and as a midwinter crop in Florida. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14%0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 1%, Ib. $4.00 
267 Easy Blanching— silks easily blanched to white 
125 days. A second-early celery which will be ready for use soon after Golden Self-Blanching. 
Plants make a vigorous, upright yet compact growth, and the stalks are easily blanched. They 
are thick, solid, heavy, unusually meaty, pure white, crisp, free from any fiber or strings, and 
of extra-fine flavor. Resembles Golden Self-Blanching but stalks blanch white instead of yellow. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z. 50¢; oz. $0¢; 1% Ib. $2.70 
260 Burpee’s Golden Self-Blanching © 
115 days. This is the American-grown seed produced from the dwarf French-grown stock. 
Grown extensively by home gardeners as well as by market growers. The plants make a com- 
pact, dwarf growth and form thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which blanch easily into a 
beautiful clear waxen yellow color. The stalks and heart are crisp, solid, heavy, free from any 
strings, and of the most delicious flavor. Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 65¢; oz. $1.20; 1% lb. $3.75 
266 White Plume — Recommended for fall and early winter 



Burpee’s 
Fordhook 112 days. The earliest and the most easily blanched celery; at its best right after digging. 
Gel Foliage is light green tinted with white. When blanched, the stalks are pure snowy white, 
etery tender and crisp, without any fiber or strings. Flavor is rich and nutty. Quality is good. Not 
recommended for late winter storage. 
276 Utah or Golden Crisp 
Pkt. 10¢; %40z. 45¢; oz. 85¢; 1% Ib. $2.55 
282 Giant Pascal— known as Winter King 
135 days. Considered by many the standard winter celery. Plants 
are large, upright and very heavy. Stalks are tall and thick, solid, 
stringless, and of a rich, nutty flavor; broad, distinctly ribbed, 
tender, crisp, and very tasty. After blanching they are an attractive 
light yellow. Inasmuch as the stalks are green, soil should be used 
for blanching. If properly stored, it will keep in perfect condition 
throughout the winter months. Whether grown for home or market 
use, Giant Pascal has always given entire satisfaction. 
Pkt. 15¢; '%40z.50¢; oz. 95¢; 1% Ib. $2.75 
268 Golden Plume or Wonderful 
115. days. Splendid early celery developed from the famous Golden 
Self-Blanching; the stalks, however, are larger. It is quite resistant 
to blight and rot and possesses very good eating qualities. Plants 
are of medium size, stocky, compact, and have a solid, full, creamy 
heart of the highest table quality. The thick, heavy stalks blanch 
readily to a beautiful light yellow; the flavor is distinctly nutty 
and rich. The many good qualities of this widely grown early 
yellow celery commend it to all growers for home and market. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z. 60¢; oz. $1.10; 14 Ib. $3.30 
How to Grow CELERY 
For the earliest crop, start the seed in a hotbed or in the house, 
allowing 10 to 14 weeks to produce plants large enough to set out 
when weather gets warm. For the fall or main crop, sow seed in the 
open ground as early in the spring as the soil can be worked into 
good condition. Cover seed with no more than %% in. of fine soil. 
Celery requires a rich, well-manured soil and plenty of moisture for 
best results. Soil, boards, or celery paper may be used to blanch the 
stalks. A pkt. of seed will produce about 400 strong plants; 1 oz. 
about 7500 plants. Days to maturity are from field setting of plants. 


W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers 
130 days. An excellent green celery for fall use or winter storing. 
Matures about 5 days earlier than Giant Pascal. Plants are com- 
pact, stalks broad and thick, exceptionally solid, and when 
blanched are pure white, crisp, and of the most delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; '%o0z.50¢; oz. 95¢; 1% Ib. $2.85 
275 Winter Queen—cenerai favorite 
120 days. Resembles Golden Self-Blanching in height and habit, 
but leaves are a rich green color. The dwarf plants make stout 
bunches of extra-heawy stalks with very large, tightly folded, 
creamy white hearts which are tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% 0z. 45¢; oz. 85¢; 1% Ib. $2.55 
Celeriac 
(Turnip-Rooted Celery) 
293 Giant Prague 120 days. 
Leaves are not edible, only the 
large, thick root, which has a 
flavor similar to celery and is 
highly valued boiled or used in 
vegetable soup, stews, and other 
dishes. May be used when it has 
grown about 2 in. across; fully 
grown roots may average 4 in. 
in diameter. Grow as you would 
celery except that it does not 
require hilling or blanching. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 
oz. 90¢; 1%, lb. $2.60 


