

Alneer’s Seeds are Highest in Quality and Lowest in Price 
CELERY 
For the earliest crop, start the seed in a hotbed or in the house during February or March. For the fall 
- or main trop, sow the seed in the. open ground as early in the spring as the soil can be worked into good 
kort ~ condition. Plants will be ready for setting in rows in July. Celery requires a rich, well-manured soil and 
~ plenty of moisture so that it can make a continuous growth. Soil, boards, or Celery paper may be used 
_to blanch the stalks. One oz. of seed is sufficient for 600 ft. of row. One oz. sown in the seed-flat gives 
8, 000 to 10,000 good strong plants; 2 ozs. are needed for planting one acre. 



- S 115 days. Grown extensively by home gardeners as well as by mar- 
: Golden Self Blanching ket growers. The plants make a compact, 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. 15c; 
oz. 75c; 4, lb. $2.50; 1 Ib. $9.00. 

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. 15c; oz. 75c; 1% lb. $2.50; 1 Ib. $9.00. 

=p) White Plume 112 days. The earliest and the most easily blanched celery; at its best right after 
< . digging. Foliage is light green tinted with white. When blanched, the stalks are 
pure snowy white, tender and crisp, without any fiber or strings. Flavor is rich and nutty. Quality is 
good. Not recommended for late winter storage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ys Ib. $2.00; 1 lb. $7.50. 
; 135 days. The standard winter celery. Plants are large, upright and very heavy. 
a Pascal 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. Pkt. 15c; oz. 60c; 1% Ib. $2.00; 1 lb. $7.50. 
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Wi 120 days. Resembles Golden Self-Blanching in height and habit, but leaves are 
inter Queen a rich green color. The dwarf plants make stout bunches of extra-heavy stalks 
See with very large, tightly folded, creamy white hearts which are tender, crisp and of excellent flavor. 
» Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; %4 lb. $2.00; 1 lb. $7.50. 


Celery 
= - Golden Self-Blanching 
“ “3 “ 
Fe CELERIAC . CORN SALAD 
= : it 15 m , Large Leaved Round, 60 days. Quick growing 
ee } (Turnip-Rooted Celery) = b = Lettuce plant for early spring, late fall or winter use. 
Pens j It is quite hardy, producing an abundance of gray-green rounded leaves 
- Giant Prague “120 days. Leaves are not edible, which are sometimes served like lettuce but are better if mixed with 
e. only the large, thick root, which more piquant “greens.’”’ May also be cooked like spinach or used for 
‘has a flavor similar to celéry and is highly valued 
garnishing like parsley. Pkt. 15c; oz. 65c; 4 lb. $1.95. 
boiled or used in vegetable stews, and other dishes. 
May be used when it has grown about 2 in. across; 
fully grown roots may ayerage 4 in. in diameter. Grow 
‘as you would celery except that it does not require Celeriac Fine. Curled (Pepper Grass) 40 days. Grows very quickly and 
: a s of the easiest culture. The finely cut leaves may 
 hilling or blanching. Pkt. 15c; (02. 60c; 1% Ib. $2.00. be used for flavoring salads, for garnishing, or as a “green” in sand- 
wiches. Used with lettuce, it adds an agreeably auneet taste; best if 
used when young. Pkt. 15c; 0z.,55c; 14 lb. $1.65 
CARDOON Water Cress 50 days. -Start the seed in pots set in a pan ot 
water and transplant into a shallow running stream 
a of pure fresh water or it can be grown in moist soil in a shady place if 
Main stalks are blanched like Celery ; used for salad or in soups. Pkt. 15c; plenty of water is provided. Gives an appetizing, mildly pungent salac¢ 
"Vy oz. 65c; 1 oz. $1.25; Y, Ib. $3.75. and is largely used for garnishing. Extensively grown in greenhouses 
for market during, the winter. Who does not like its distinctive tangy 
flavor? Pkt. 20c; oz. 60c. 
 Celtuce is easy to grow. Plants grow quickly, forming a rosette of light Dandelion as a money crop is fast becoming the favorite spring green 
green leaves which may be used, when young, as “greens.” In less than in the market. ‘ 
90 days after seed is sown, the central stem or stalk is usable and will Thick Leaved An improvement on the common sort, the leaves 
be found most tender at this age. The stalks are solid throughout, the being double the size. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c. 
skin greenish white and tough but the inside is very succulent, most 
delicate pale green, crisp and brittle. Make first sowing of seed as soon TAMPALA 
as ground can be worked in the spring. Succession sowings at intervals 
. of a week or ten days will give a continuous supply. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 


A delicious green vegetable, the leaves of which are cooked, prepared 
and served like spinach but is better than spinach in many important 
respects. 
Tampala is different in flavor from other vegetables used as “greens.” 
CHICORY f It retains its tenderness for a longer time, has a consistency and flavor 
all its own, more flavor, more body, and more food value than either 

Z spinach or chard—a pleasing change from all other “greens.’’ It does 
_. he leaves are used as salads with oil and vinegar, either in their natural NaN Sere weather and will keep on producing all summer. Pkt. 15c; 
state or blanched. Roots are also used to mix with or to be substituted 
5 for coffee. Large Rooted Magdeburgh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
COLLARDS 
This is a relative of the cabbage which 
+ produces green leaves of cabbage 
flavor, and having a much higher vita- 
min content. It produces edible leaves 
in 45 days from sowing. ; 
Georgia 75 days. Plant 2-3 feet, 
& tall, erect, spreading. At 
its best after frost. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
Y/, lb. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.25. 

‘TRUE GEORGIA COLLARDS. th Tanipala 

