CELERY-BLEACHING TUBES 
simplify the culture of this plant. In the 14-inch size they cost 
$4.50 per 100. See Implement Section. 


CRISP CELERY 
Ounce produces 3000 plants. Early sorts take 15 
weeks, late sorts about 18 weeks after setting out. 
Sow the seed 14 inch deep in a coldframe in 
March or outside in April or May and again in July. 
Transplant or thin to 6 inches apart. Rows often 
are double, the parallel rowlets 6 inches from each 
other. Rows or double rows should be 3 feet apart. 
Three weeks prior to harvesting, the plants should 
be boarded, wrapped, or earthed to blanch them. 
Early Quick-blanching Varieties 
Golden Plume. The improvements over 
Golden Self-blanching are (a) superior 
flavor, (b) wonderful color, (c) resistance to 
blight and rust, (d) earlier maturity, (e) su- 
perior keeping qualities, (f) increased size. 
It possesses a nutlike flavor, and is hand- 
some In appearance. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 
70 cts., oz. $1.25, Woz. $2, oz. $3.50. 
Golden Treasure. A reselection from Golden 
Plume whereby a taller type has been pro- 
duced, and the head is thicker. Flavor is 
‘most refined. Pkt. 30 cts., 4 pkts. $1, loz. 
$1.50, Woz. $2.75, oz. $4. 
Summer Pascal. Highest quality green 
Celery: short, heavy, nutty and brittle; 
almost ribless “and entirely  stringless. 
Blanches easily in two weeks. Full golden 
heart. Pkt. 25 cts., 4 pkts. 90 cts., Moz. 
$1.50, 140z. $2.75, oz. $4. 
Cornell No. 19. A _ yellow self-blanching 
type with the high quality of the Pascals, 
and good for main and late crops. Splendid 
flavor. Well-formed hearts; outer stalks 
long, smooth-ribbed, deeply rounded and 
without strings. Resistant to ‘“‘yellows” 
disease. Pkt. 25 cts., loz. $1, Woz. 
$1.75, oz. $3. 
Paris Golden Self-Blanching. Compact, 
stocky, with golden green leaves. The 
solid, brittle heart blanches quickly; fine, 
nutty flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., Y%oz. 50 cts., 
Yoz. 85 cts., oz. $1.50, lb. $4.50. 
Improved White Plume. Tender and of the 
very best flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., 40z. 75 cts., 
oz. $1.35, Ib. $3.75. 
CHICORY 
Witloof (French Endive). Sow im spring. 
Roots are lifted in fall and planted during 
winter In a cellar or under a greenhouse 
bench, so that the root is 9 inches below 
the top. Then fill level with sand or manure; 
through this the familiar white salad ap- 
pears in about a month. Pkt. 20 cts., 4oz. 
55 cts., oz. $1, WIb. $2.75. 
Large-rooted Magdeburg. The roots, 
roasted, are an ingredient in French coffee; 
young shoots provide excellent spring salad. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts., 4Ib. $1.75. 
CHERVIL, Moss Curled Extra. One ounce 
will plant 150 feet of drill. Treat and use 
like parsley, for garnishing and flavoring 
soups and salads. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
CORN SALAD, Large-leaved. One ounce 
will plant 150 feet of drill. Sow in early 
spring and early fall. The latest sowings 
may be wintered if lightly mulched. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
CRESS, Curled or Pepper Grass. Seed- 
lings used for salads and fillings for sand- 
wiches. Good house-grown crop. Scatter 
seeds on fine soil and press—do not cover. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., 4b. $2, Ib. $5. 
WATER CRESS. Mix packet of seeds with 
about a pint of moist soil (one ounce in 
4 quarts), roll into half-inch marbles. 
Push a marble here and there into the mud 
just under the water-level of your pond 
or slow stream. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1.25. 

NEW YORK 8, N. Y. 
Well-keeping Winter Celery 
New Easy-Blanching. Like Golden Self- 
Blanching, but green in color and larger; 
the leaves blanch white. As good a keeper 
as any late sort, though maturing only two 
weeks after Paris Golden. The flesh is crisp 
and brittle, the flavor excellent. Pkt. 25 cts., 
oz. 70 cts., oz. $1.25, oz. $2, oz. $3.50. 
Winter Queen. Medium large, light green 
in color. Blanches and keeps well. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 75 cts., oz. $1.35, 14Ib. $3.75. 
Giant Pascal. Pkt. 15 cts., 140z. 75 cts., 
oz. $1.35, W4Ib. $3.75. 
Cutting Celery. (For Soup Greens.) A 
loose-growing type from which stalks may 
be cut continuously. Do not earth or 
blanch. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 80 cts., 14Ib. $2. 
Celery Seed. Non-germinating. For soups, 
etc. Oz. 15 cts., 14lb. 40 cts., Ib. $1. 
CELERIAC Turnip-rooted Celery 
or Knob Celery 
One ounce ‘sows 150 feet of drill, 3 pounds an 
acre, 
Large Smooth. Turnip-shaped roots, which 
are white-fleshed, tender, and possess the 
flavor of celery stalks. This stock produces 
a good clean bulb, smooth, free from fibrous 
roots and uniform in shape. A selection 
from a well-known grower in this section. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 85 cts., oz. $1.50, 4Ib. $4. 


Golden Plume Celery 
Celery is a valuable anti-scurvy food. A fair 
source, also, of calcium and phosphorus 

CUCUMBER 
Fair source of 
vitamin G 

Staysgreen Cucumber 
Longfellow. A long, slender, very dark 
white-spine Cucumber, desirable for out- 
door planting as well as forcing. Pkt. 20 
cts., oz. 55 cts., 4Ib. $1.50, Ib. $4. 
Sow 8 seeds in a group or “‘hill’ the size of a 
dinner-plate. Hills are flat unless the land is over- 
moist, when they may be 3 inches above the general 
level; and they should be at lIeast 4 feet apart each 
way. After mid-May, sow at two-week intervals 
until mid-July. Thin to 3 plants per hill. 
Ounce seeds 50 hills, 2 pounds an acre. Yield in 
about 9 weeks. Expect 6 Cucumbers per plant. 
MARKETER. Of recent introduction, pro- 
ducing very dark green, cylindrical fruits, 
71% to 8 inches long, tapering slightly at 
the ends. Vines vigorous and _ prolific. 
An excellent market variety. Pkt. 20 cts., 
oz. 60 cts., Yb. $1.75. 
A and C. New and better white-spine. Ten 
inches long, with rounded ends and small 
seed cavity. Crisp, solid flesh. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., 4glb. $1.50, Ib. $3.75. 
Straight-8. A new green Cucumber of excel- 
lent quality. Fruits show no lighter strip- 
ing, are about 8 inches long and 114 inches 
through, symmetrical and uniform. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 45 cts., 4b. $1.40, Ib. $3.50. 
New Davis Perfect. Dark, glossy green, 
slim and symmetrical, 10 to 12 inches long. 
Flesh brittle and of good flavor. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 14Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Improved Early White Spine. Fruits 
slightly pointed, smooth and deep green; 
white lines at the blossom-end. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Cool and Crisp. Good size, tender and 
crisp; very early and prolific. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., Mb. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Extra-Long Green. Standard variety about 
1 foot in length, of excellent quality. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 4Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Treated Paper Collars, for placing around Cauliflower plants to protect 
against cutworms, are offered in the Implement Section of this Catalogue 

Staysgreen. Reliable and popular com- 
mercial white-spine variety. It holds well 
its beautiful medium dark green color and 
ships well. The fruits are 8 to 9 inches long, 
straight, smooth, and crisp. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Oriental Climbing. Distinct climbing sort 
to train on pole or fence. Good for pickling 
or slicing. The fruit is about 1 foot long, 
smooth and dark green. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 14Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. : 
Green Prolific (Boston Pickling). For pick- 
ling, because small. For slicing also. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
West India Gherkin (Cucumis Anguria). 
Distinct species, cultivated in the same way 
as the Cucumber. The spiny fruits are 
gathered when only 2 inches long and are 
ideal for small pickles. Pkt. 15 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 

Greenhouse Cucumbers 
Their culture is exacting; they are of interest to 
professional gardeners with adequate facilities. 
Improved Telegraph. (Imported Seed.) 
Very dark green, long and straight. By 
special arrangement, we have secured a 
selected strain. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1, 3 pkts. 
SPA ASD- 
Forcing White Spine. Similar to the out- 
door White Spine but larger. It grows 
freely under glass, and is early, prolific and 
robust. Pkt. (25 seeds) 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
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