. 269 Emperor 130 days. A splendid Celery for fall and winter having exceptionally line eating qualities. Of com- pact growth, about 18 inches high, with unusual- ly crisp white stalks and a pale yellow heart which is crisp, brittle, tender, and has a delightful nutty flavor. Pkt. 15c; yi oz. 4Sc; oz. SSc. Celeriac- Celeri-rave, Fr. Sedano-rapa, Ital. Turnip-Rooted Celery Apio-naba, Sp. Knollen Sellerie, Ger. Culture—Celeriac is grown for the root only which is boiled until quite tender and served cold with French dressing. Also fine for stews, soups, or chopped in raw salads. As easy to grow
. 269 Emperor 130 days. A splendid Celery for fall and winter having exceptionally line eating qualities. Of com- pact growth, about 18 inches high, with unusual- ly crisp white stalks and a pale yellow heart which is crisp, brittle, tender, and has a delightful nutty flavor. Pkt. 15c; yi oz. 4Sc; oz. SSc. Celeriac- Celeri-rave, Fr. Sedano-rapa, Ital. Turnip-Rooted Celery Apio-naba, Sp. Knollen Sellerie, Ger. Culture—Celeriac is grown for the root only which is boiled until quite tender and served cold with French dressing. Also fine for stews, soups, or chopped in raw salads. As easy to grow as any other root crop though seed is best started early indoors. 294 Giant Smooth Prague. 120 days. Smooth round roots of solid crisp flesh having a delightful rich celerv flavor. Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 40c; oz. 7Sc; >i lb. $ Choii Coba, Fr. Cavolo Verde, Ital. Collards Cabu, Sp. Futterkohl, Ger. Culture—Sow at the same time as late Cabbage about the middle of May directly where to grow, spacing the rows 2 feet apart. The flavor is improved after frost has touched the plants. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 302 Creole or Southern. 80 days. 2 to 3 feet tall and forms thick bunches of delicate tender leaves w hich are slightly curled at the edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ^ lb. 45c; lb. $ 303 Special Heading. 90 days. More compact than the pre- ceding with the leaf clusters inclined to curl inward forming a loose head. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ^ lb. 65c; lb. $ Corn Salad (Fetticus) Mache, Fr. Valeriana, Ital. Canonigos, Sp. Feldsalat, Ger. Culture—A very fine salad or salad condiment. Sown in spring in drills 1 foot apart, it will be ready for cutting in six to eight weeks. For winter and early spring use, sow in drills in August and September. Three ounces to 100 feet of drill. 355 Large Seeded. Vigorous grower, producing large healthy plants with oval, light green leaves. Makes excellent salad. Pkt. 15c; Yz oz. 40c; oz. 7Sc. Cresson, Fr. Agretto, Ital. Berro o
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