‘Burpee’s CELERY 
A most popular vegetable served raw as a relish or cooked in 
different 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 © 
Named after Burpee’s Fordhook Farms 
130 days. 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 impor- 
tance, since the plants are by far more easily blanched than 
those of the taller varieties. The stalks, after blanching, are a 
beautiful pure silvery white with a large, tightly folded full 
heart of the most delicious flavor. Always tender, crisp, with- 
out strings, and juicy. 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¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1%0z. 85¢; oz. $1.60; 14 lb. $4.75 
260 Burpee’s Golden Self-Blanching ©—Zarly 
115 days. First introduced in America by Burpee. 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 compact, medium 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. Choice table quality. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35; 1% Ib. $4.25 
263 Cornell No. 19 Osovsibnding early, yellow or self-blanching 
120 days. Early, vigorous, self-blanching, and highly resistant to fusarium yellows. Plants grow 
20 to 23 in. tall with thick heart, and long, deeply rounded, fairly smooth stalks. Flesh is thick, 
tender and without strings. Not only the heart, but the outer stalks as well are delicious to eat. 
Flavor is unexcelled. Cornell 19 combines the high quality of the best green celeries with the self- 
blanching characteristics of Golden Self-Blanching. Recommended as a main-crop yellow celery 
for home and market in all celery growing regions and as a midwinter crop in Florida. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 14 oz. 85¢; oz. $1.60; 1% lb. $4.75 
276 Utah or Golden Crisp © — Thick, crisp, green stalks 
130 days. Matures about 5 days earlier than Giant Pascal. Plants are compact, stalks broad and 
thick, exceptionally solid, tender, free from strings and fiber; large, well developed heart, which, 
when blanched, is pure white, crisp, and of the most delicious, nutty flavor. An excellent green 
celery for home garden, market growing, shipping and winter storage. 
14 lb. $3.75 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 65¢; 
265 Utah No. 10 B—7 growing 
130 days. Slightly taller growing than the standard Utah, 26 to 28 
in., stocky, erect, compact and full hearted. Stems are 8 to 10% in. 
long, thick, rounded and waxy in appearance. Can be readily 
blanched; tender, crisp, and of excellent quality for home and 
market; the leading ‘‘Pascal’’ celery for shipment from California. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 85¢; oz. $1.60; 1 lb. $4.75 
Burpee's 
Fordhook 
Celery 
oz. $1.25; 
282 Giant Pascal— known as Winter King 
i135 days. Considered by many the standard winter celery. Plants 
are large, upright and very heavy. Stalks are tall, 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. 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. 10¢; %%0z.65¢; oz. $1.25; 14 Ib. $3.75 
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 
CELERIAC 
(Turnip-Rooted or Knob Celery) 
293 Giant Prague 120 days. 
heart of the highest table quality. The thick, heavy stalks blanch 
readily to a beautiful light yellow; 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. 20¢; % oz. 75¢; oz. $1.35; % Ib. $4.25 

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 
7? plants; 1 oz. about 7500 plants. Days to maturity are 
trom the time the plants are set out in the garden. 

The edible portion is the large, 
thick root, which may be used 
when it has grown about 2 in. 
across; fully grown roots may 
average 4 in. in diameter. 
Celeriac has a flavor similar to 
is highly valued 
celery and 
boiled or used in vegetable soup, 
stews, and other dishes. It 
grows best in a moderately 
moist yet well-drained — soil, 
which is fairly rich in barnyard 
manure. Grow as you would 
celery except that it does not 
require hilling or blanching. 
Roots may be stored in moist 
earth or sand for winter use. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 50¢; 
oz. 90¢; 1% Ib. $2.60 
