. Plants ivill be ready to send out July 1st. They can be planted in this latitude from then until the end of August. Celerj- requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive iu poor soil and dry situations. After the plants have attained a height of five or six inches they should be set out in rows three feet apart, and C inches in the row. "When twelve to fifteen inches high, the soil sliould he loosened hy the iise of the plow or hoe, and the plants "; This operation consists of drawing the stems upright with one hand and pressing the soil firmly against the plant wit
. Plants ivill be ready to send out July 1st. They can be planted in this latitude from then until the end of August. Celerj- requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive iu poor soil and dry situations. After the plants have attained a height of five or six inches they should be set out in rows three feet apart, and C inches in the row. "When twelve to fifteen inches high, the soil sliould he loosened hy the iise of the plow or hoe, and the plants "; This operation consists of drawing the stems upright with one hand and pressing the soil firmly against the plant with the other; by this process the plant grows up- right, and can easily be cultivated and blanched by drawing the soil close up to the plant. Celery should receive thorough cultivation if good results are desired. To store for winter use, select well-drained ground, dig trenches one foot wide and deep enough to coverthe tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in this in an upright position, covering with waterproof celery paper to shed tlie water; in severe weather protect with straw or leaves. We grow the following splendid varieties, which we offer at the uniform price of 50 cts. per 100 ; $ per 1000. Drear's Monarch. A superb variety, producing large stalks and magnificent bright golden yellow heart; very solid, brittle, and of most delicious flavor. When properly grown it is en- tirely free from stringiness. A remarkably good keeper. Giant Pascal. Stalks very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich, nutty flavor. It blanches Tery easily and quickly and haa superior keeping qualities. Golden Half-Dwarf. Tlie best of the half-dwarf varieties; stalks large and full; the heart is golden yellow, turning to a light color when blanched. Rich flavor and good keeper. Golden Self-Blanching. An early, beautiful and in every way desirable sort, recjuiring but little labor to blanch, The heart is a rich golden yellow, with light yellowish-green outer leaves. Schumacher. A splendid variety
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