
CELERY 
Celery is usually begun in cold frames as the seedlings do not thrive in temperatures 
below 45°. A well-pulverized and fertilized seed bed is essential, kept moist but not wet. 
Sow in rows 4" apart, allowing one level teaspoonful of seed to 6 ft. of row and dust 
over with finely sifted soil mixed with a little zinc oxide to prevent damping off. When 
seedlings are well started thin out to 3” apart and when 6” high transplant to a rich 
field, setting in double rows 3-31 ft. apart with 8” between double rows and 4°—5” 
between plants. Blanching 1s then usually done by boards or heavy paper strips placed 
on either side of the rows. Where soil is used for blanching, the crop is set im single 
rows somewhat wider apart. 
Golden Self-Blanching—crisp and brittle 

Giant Pascal: Good for fall and winter storage; 
stalks long, broad, with nutty flavor and dark 
green foliage. 
Golden Plume (Wonderful): Resembles Golden 
Self-Blanching but is earlier and larger. Shows 
considerable resistance to blight and rust. Com- 
pact, thick hearts, of excellent flavor. 
Golden Self-Blanching: A popular variety for 
market garden or home. Medium tall, compact, 
with thick, crisp, brittle stalks that blanch easily 
and golden yellow foliage. 
Utah: A green-stemmed variety. Stocky, full 
hearted and compact. Stems thick, broad, well 
rounded, of fine nutty flavor and quality. 
Celery seed requires great care in production 
to avoid green or hollow-stemmed hearts and 
early seeding plants. As the best seed costs so 
little in proportion to the total expenses of 
the crop, the grower should insist on the 
highest quality. 


COLLARD 
Georgia: The old standard variety. Plant to 3 ft. tall, vigorous, tolerant of adverse conditions 
of weather and soil. 
