14 L. P. GUNSON & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
~ CELERY 
A packet will produce 400 to 500 plants, an ounce 7000 to 8000 plants. 
CULTURE. Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in shallow boxes,”or in a finely prepared 
seed bed out of doors. See to it that seed is not covered too deep, and that bed is kept moist, almost 
wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is essential. When about three inches high, 
thin out and transplant four inches apart. In June or July transplant 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 
three feet apart. To blanch, draw earth around the plants or boards or paper may be used. 
FERTILIZER can make the difference between a profitable and mediocre crop. We suggest the 
following, although local conditions should also be considered. 
BEFORE PLANTING—1600 lbs. of 4-8-12 plus 400 lbs. Potash per acre. 
SIDE DRESSING—400 lbs. Nitrogen and Potash in equal parts per acre. 
CORNELL No. 19 CELERY 
YELLOW VARIETIES 
CORNELL NO. 19 100 Days EARLY FORTUNE —Shorter Type 
A yellow self-blanching type with _ 85 Days 
the thick fleshy stalk and other The most popular variety of the 
Golden Self Blanching group to- 
day. Compact, well formed and 
full hearted plants. Early maturing 
and very attractive in the crate. 
marks of quality of the Giant Pas- 
cal. Developed by Dr. Emerson of 
Cornell University from a cross of 
the Old Golden Self Blanching Plants 26 to 28 inches tall, rib 
with Giant Pascal. Height 22 to 26 length 8 to 10 inches. An excellent 
inches. Length of stalk to joint 7 to variety for fall or spring crop in 
9 inches. Recommended for main Florida and well adapted through- 
crop. Produces seeders if planted out the season for northern dis- 
too early. Yellows resistant. tricts. 
