CELERY. - 
(Apium graveolens.) 
Freach, Célert. 
CULTURAL NOTES. 
Soil, and Preparation. The soil for Celery should be rich, friable, 
and well cultivated, and if a choice of sites exists the crop should be grown 
in the dampest part of the garden. Dig the trenches running north and 
south, and suitable measurements are eighteen inches wide at bottom, ten 
inches deep, and four feet from centre to centre. As much rich stable manure 
as can be spared should be dug into the bottom of the trenches and covered 
with a few inches of good soil. 
Early Supplies. The end of February or the first week of March is 
usually soon enough for sowing, and this will require a mild hotbed. Sow 
on fine soil in boxes, cover lightly, and place in a temperature of 60°. The 
soil should be well moistened prior to putting in the seed and maintained 
in a damp condition, and on no account should the plants receive a check 
in the early stages of growth. When forward enough, prick out the plants 
about four inches apart, either in boxes or in a frame; keep close to the 
glass and liberally moist. Give air, at first with caution, but increasing as 
the natural temperature rises until the plants are sufficiently hardened for 
transfer to the open early in May. 
Maincrops. For the general crop sowings may be made from the end 
of March tothe middle of April. The first of these should be ona mild hot- 
bed and receive treatmentsimilar tothat describedin the preceding paragraph. 
But the later sowings may be made on light rich soil in the open, and the 
plants pricked out on good ground, affording them shade until established. 
Planting out. Immediately the plants are ready transfer them to 
final quarters. Lift each one carefully with a trowel and,space them in 
the trench six to nine inches apart in single or double rows. Well water 
in, that there may be no check. If dry weather ensues, water must be 
regularly given, but earthing up should not commence until the plant has 
made a full and profitable growth. 
Earthing up and Blanching. The first earthing should be done 
with a hand-fork, and quite loosely, to give the heart room to expand. A fort- 
night or so later carry the work a stage further by means of the spade. Be 
careful not to press the soil very close, also avoid putting any soil into the 
heart of the plant, and do not earth higher than the base of the leaves. Assoon 
as may be necessary repeat the process, and about a week later finish the 

operation. Some growers lightly tie the top of the plant with raffia to prevent 
the soil from entering the heart. The accompanying illustration, figure 1, 
shows the earthing up completed. Blanching may also be effected by means 
of brown paper collars, which are added as the growth of the plant develops. 
(See illustration, figure 5.) 
The Bed System is es- 
pecially suitable where Celery 
is grown in large quantities, 
or is intended to be served 
when boiled or for soups. Small 
plots are most convenient and 
the soil should be taken out to 
the depth of a few inches. 
The ground will need to be 
heavily manured. Space the 
plants six inches apart in single 
or double lines, as may be pre- 
ferred, and allow not less than 
twelve inches between the 
rows. A convenient means of 
blanching is by the use of 
stiff paper collars as described 
above ; another simple method 
is to place mats over the tops 
of the plants when nearly full 
grown. 

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. Row of Celery showing the final earthing up. 
. Height of first earthing. 
. Plant tied with raffia. 
- Celery grown on the bed system. 
. Method of blanching by the use of paper collars. 
Celeriac. Sow in gentle 
heat in March, or in the open 
in April, and prick out as 
advised for Celery. Plant out 
on the level, a foot and a half 
apart each way, and as shallow as possible. Before planting, trim carefully 
to remove lateral shoots that might divide the stems, and after planting 
water freely. As growth develops remove the soil away from the plants. 
OAFWNHeR 
All our Celery seed has been treated in the manner recommended by the Board of Agriculture and 
Fisheries for the destruction of the fungus causing the Celery Leaf Spot Disease. 
RED VARIETIES. 
sporting to white. 
(Illustrated) 

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SUTTON’S SULHAM PRIZE. 
“Sulham Prize Celery is first-rate for 
heavy soil, and the flavour is far in 
advance of that of any other variety.’— 
Mr. J. C. Wapp, Knighton. 
Standard Bearer 
Major Clarke’s Red ... 
per packet, 9d. and Is. 
Sutton’s A1. Very dwarf and compact, of superb flavour and deep red colour, but occasionally 
Occupies the same position in ‘its own class that our White Gem has for 
years held at the head of all white varieties. 
remains solid and excellent in quality until quite late in the season. 
for table use, it is indispensable for the exhibition stage before other varieties are ready 
Although our A 1 is distinctly an early Celery, it 
Apart from its superiority 
per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d. 
‘I must say a word in praise of your Ar Celery. During the past winter many varieties have 
rotted, but your A 1 is still sound. 
Gardener to G. ROBINSON, Esq. .« 
I have dug splendid firm sticks to-day (March 14).'.—Mr. G. KNOWLEs, 
‘Your A 1 Celery has been greatly admired for its crispness and flavour ; Iam digging some beautiful 
sticks of it at the present time (Jan. 12th)..—Mr. A. READ, Gardener to C. R. WINGFIELD, Esq. 
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Sutton’s Superb Pink. This superior pink Celery has probably never been more highly 
valued than at the present time. 
in constitution and can be easily grown 
Robust 
per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d. 
Stems solid and crisp, remarkably sweet in flavour. 
‘T should like to say how pleased I am with the Celery, Sutton’s Superb Pink, grown from your seeds. 
In spite of the severe weather I am still digging hearts which are solid, crisp, sweet, and free from any 
disease (March 11), —STEPHEN C. WATNEY, Esq., The Gables. 
‘Of all the Celery I have tried I like your Superb Pink the best. 
excellent flavour, and it blanches quickly.’.—Mr. J. A. PAICE, Gardener to the Rev. E. STOGDON. 
Itis a very ready grower with an 
Sutton’s Sulham Prize has long been valued for its high quality; grows to a medium 
height, and produces a stout solid heart, which is crisp and juicy, with a fine walnut flavour. 
per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d. 
Veitch’s Early Rose. White heart with stems delicately shaded pale rose or flesh-colour. Very solid and 
crisp. Chiefly valuable as an early variety, but remains a long time fit for use. 
Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
per packet, 1s. and ls. 6d. 
Leicester Red ... 
1s. Dwarf Red te ee Aes (Byehow ee oly 
per packet, 6d. and Is. 
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SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers and Merchants, READING. ENGLAND. 
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