CELERY, continued 
Winter Queen. 132 days. A medium tall, 
solid variety that lasts through the winter. 
The heart is very full and large. Pkt. 15c.; 
Voz. 65c.; oz. $1.25; Ylb. $3.75. 
CELERIAC 
This is a two-purpose vegetable; the leaves 
are cut when young and used to flavor soups 
_and meats; the roots are boiled, sliced, cooled, 
and served as a salad. 
Giant Prague. 112 days. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 
50c.; oz. 90c.; 4Ib. $3.00. 
Celery for Flavoring 
Not for sowing. 4b. 75c. 
CHERVIL 
One ounce of seed will sow a row about 
100 feet long. 
90 days. A pungent, aromatic plant used 
for garnishing and seasoning. Leaves are 
brilliant green, finely cut and curled, giving 
the appearance of parsley. Seed germinates 
slowly. Pkt. 10c.; 4oz. 30c.; oz. 50c. 
CHIVES . Schnittlauch | 
Indispensable for flavoring certain dishes, 
imparting a mild taste of onion. The plants 
are hardy and will Jast for years. For winter 
use, lift and plant in a pot or box and place 
in a sunny window in the kitchen. 
Seed. Pkt. 15c.; Moz. 55c.; Woz. $1.00; 
oz. $1.75. 
CHICORY 
One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long 
Magdeburg. 120 days. The long, smooth 
white roots are used as a substitute for 
coffee when roasted and ground. Leaves 
may be used for salad. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 
40c.; oz. 65c. 
Witloof or French Endive. 145 days. The 
roots are easily produced from seed, sown 
in May or June, in rows 1 foot apart; thin 
out the plants to 2 to 3 inches. They are 
taken up after a few hard frosts and only 
the top part used as a winter vegetable. 
Plant under a bench in the greenhouse or a 
light, dry, warm portion of a cellar in a bed 
of rich garden soil 1 foot deep. Place about 6 
inches apart each way. The top growth 
remains intact, and may be cut any time 
after 5 inches of growth. Roots should be 
set in the soil the same depth as they were 
originally in the garden. Pkt. 15c.; }goz. 
45c.; oz. 80c.; Mlb. $2.50. 
COLLARDS 
One ounce of seed will produce 3000 plants 
Extensively grown in the South and used 
as “greens” in _ winter. There the plant is 
practically hardy. The lower leaves are used; 
new ones then form on the upper stem. 
Georgia or Southern. 75 days. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c.; Ib. $2.25. 
Cabbaging. 70 days. A rich, tasty “‘oreen,” 
long grown in the South, rapidly gaining m 
popularity in the North. Medium tall with 
clusters of loose-folding, tender leaves 
which can be picked as needed. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ib. 75c.; Ib. $2.25. 
CORN SALAD . Fetticus 
Macue Ronpe (Fr.) ACKERSALAT (Ger.) 
Principally sown for a supply of greens 
during winter and early spring. Sow thinly in 
drills, early in spring or fall. When cold 
weather comes, cover with a litter of straw. 
Large-leaved. Pkt. 15c.; 4oz. 40c.; oz. PIS@s 
CORIANDER 
Herb used for flavoring, etc. 
Yyoz. 30c.; oz. 50c. 
Pkt. 15c.; 
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CHANGES 
42 HENRY F. 
MICHELL CO., 
MICHELL’S SELECTED SWEET SUGAR CORN 
Mars (Fr.) 
One pound will plant about 150 hills; 
12 to 15 pounds, an acre 
Plant once a week from the time the ground 
is permanently warm until July 15, 6 to 8 
grains in a hill 3 feet apart each way, and thin 
out when 4 inches high to 3 or 4 plants to the 
hill, or plant in rows 3 feet apart and thin out 
so the plants stand 1 foot apart. Early va- 
rieties should be planted for a late crop to be 
sure of maturity. 
Prices quoted on Sugar Corn are prepaid 
in quantities up to 5 pounds to the First and 
Second Zones. Larger quantities shipped 
at purchaser’s expense. 
Open Pollinated Types 
Early White. 60 days. An extra-early white 
Sweet Corn producing two large 12-rowed 
ears on each stalk. An excellent Corn for 
early market or home use. Pkt. 15c.; YIb. 
35c.; Ib. 60c.; 5 Ibs. $2.50. Se 
Country Gentleman. 95 days. A distinct 
sort, with deep, fine grains irregularly 
placed on the cob. In sweetness It Is un- 
approached. Ears large. Pkt. 10c.; 14|b. 
25c.; Ib. 45c.; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Golden Midget. 65 days. A very early, 
dwarf-growing yellow Corn with ears 4% 
inches long, having 8 rows of sweet, tender 
kernels. Pkt. 35c.; 2 pkts. 65c.; Ylb. 90c.; 
Ib. $1.75. 
Golden Bantam. 79 days. While yellow in 
color this is one of the sweetest and earliest 
varieties. Ears medium size; kernels tender 
and delicious. We recommend it very 
highly for the home-garden. Pkt. 10c.; 
Yb. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Improved Golden Bantam. 84 days. An 
excellent midseason Corn producing golden 
yellow ears 6 to 7 inches long, with 12 to 
14 rows of sweet tender kernels. The 
stalks are 6 feet high, strong and vigorous. 
Pkt. 15c.; 14lb. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
Golden Country Gentleman. Similar to 
the well-known Country Gentleman, but 
having deep golden yellow kernels. Pkt. 
15c.; Yb. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. 95 days. The best 
late Corn grown. Ears extra large, and pro- 
duced in abundance. Its sweetness is un- 
excelled. Pkt. 15c.; Mlb. 30c.; lb. 50c.; 
5 Ibs. $2.25. 
Hybrid Types 
Alphagold. 60 days. A very fine Corn of 
outstanding quality. Earlier than 
Golden Bantam and generally twice 
as productive, the attractive 8-mnch, 12- 
rowed ears command a premium on the 
market. We have never seen its equal, and 
it holds this fine quality two to three days 
longer than other Corns. Pkt. 15c.; 4b. 
45c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Aristogold. 83 days. Very satisfactory. It is 
tender, exceptionally well flavored, and 
produces a heavy crop. Pkt. 15c.; lb. 
45c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Bantam Evergreen Hybrid. 95 days. A 
late yellow hybrid with large 14 to 16- 
rowed ears. Stalks grow 7 to 8 feet tall. 
More resistant and better than Bantam 
Evergreen. Pkt. 15c.; 14Ib. 45c.; Ib. 75c.; 
5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Big Mo. 81 days. Honorable Mention, 
1951 All-America Selections. This 7-foot 
midseason golden yellow hybrid shows 
great promise for garden or fresh use, 
canning and quick freezing. The tall, 
sturdy, suckerless stalks bear large _at- 
tractive ears, well above the ground. Ears 
are 81% inches long, 24 inches wide, with 
16 to 20 rows of deep tender sweet kernels 
covered with very tight husk. Pkt. 20c.; 
VYIb. 70c.; Ib. $1.25. 
Mars (Ger.) 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
Grano Turco (Ital.) 
HYBRID TYPES, continued 
Erie. 88 days. A new golden hybrid having 
long, cylindrical, slightly tapered ears, 
12 to 14rowed. Kernels are medium- 
narrow, tender, and of excellent quality 
and flavor. Stalks average 614 feet in 
height and are wilt resistant, sturdy and 
vigorous, showing good drought resistance. 
Pkt. 15c.; Mlb. 45c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Flagship. 82 days. Honorable Mention, 
All-America Selections. A fine new yellow 
midseason hybrid, striking for its great 
vigor and uniformity of stalk and ear. 
Grows 7% feet tall, sturdy, with dark 
green foliage. Often bears 2 ears to a stalk, 
814 inches long with 14 to 16 rows of golden 
yellow kernels, medium deep, tender and 
sweet flavored. Its heavy, tight husk 
makes it earworm resistant. Pkt. 25c.; 
Vb. 70c.; Ib. $1.25. 
Golden Cross Bantam. 85 days. This 
hybrid of the Bantam type grows muc 
larger stalks than the regular Bantam 
strain. Ears are 7 to 8 inches long, with 
12 or 14 rows of fair-sized kernels. 
Ready for use in about 86 days from 
planting. Pkt. 15c.; lb. 40c.; Ib. 70c.; 
5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Goldrush. 69 days. The finest Iarge-eared 
early hybrid sort. The ears are 84 inches 
long, well filled to the tip with 12 to 14 
rows of tender sweet kernels of the finest 
quality. Stalks are 6 feet tall with a high 
percentage producing 2 ears to_each stalk, 
Pkt. 15c.; Yb. 45c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50, 
Golden Glory. 78 days. An attractive hy- 
brid with certain earworm tolerance; 
highly resistant to wilt. Plant is tall and 
sturdy, with nice 8-inch ears having 12 to 
14 rows of light yellow kernels of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 15c.; %4lb. 45c.; Ib. 75c.; 
5 Ibs. $3.50. ; 
Golden Freezer. 80 days. A new midseason 
yellow hybrid ideally suited _to home gar- 
den, canning and freezing. Stalks are 6 to 
6% feet tall; ears are 8 inches long, well 
filled to the tip with 10 to 12 rows of 
medium yellow kernels of excellent quality: 
Pkt. 15c.; Ib. 45c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Golden Rocket. 60 days. A new early 
yellow hybrid Corn maturing in 60 days, 
producing ears of excellent quality, averag- 
ing 8 inches long, on vigorous stalks, 
Height 5 to 6 feet. Pkt. 15c.; W4lb. 45c.; 
Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen Corn. 93 days. 
Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen is recom- 
mended for the main and late crop. Com- 
pared with the open-pollinated type_ it 
- makes a_ better root-growth, a sturdier 
stalk, is disease-resistant. Pkt. 15c.; Mlb. 
45c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
lochief. 83 days. Gold Medal, All-America 
Selections. This new yellow hybrid is of 
the same maturity as Golden Cross but 
grows about 12 inches taller and has a 
much heavier yield. The large attractive 
ears have mostly 16 rows of deep, narrow, 
fresh-looking kernels of excellent color and 
flavor, with a very tender pericarp. It has 
the exceptional ability to hold this quality 
for eee days. Pkt. 20c.; lb. 70c.; 
Joana. 83 days. A fine uniform All-America 
Winner. The well-filled, light yellow ears 
are 8 inches Jong, 12 to 16-rowed. The 
suckerless stalks grow 6 to 7 feet tall, 
showing great resistance to drought. Pkt. 
15c.; W4lb. 40c.; Ib. 70c.; 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Marcross. 76 days. Stalks short but sturdy, 
highly resistant to Stewart’s disease. Ears 
long, plump, abruptly tapered at tips. 10 
to 14-rowed, with light cream-yellow, me- 
dium-broad kernels of good quality. Pkt. 
15c.; lb. 40c.; Ib. 70c.; 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
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