Archive image from page 9 of Delano Bros' seed catalogue of. Delano Bros.' seed catalogue of everything for the farm and vegetable garden for 1894 delanobrosseedca1894dela Year: 1894 the ground. Kalamazoo BroadKibbed âA magnificeut new half dwarf celeryoriginated with prominent celery grower at Kalamazoo Mch It is veiy distinct and handsome, of a beautiful cream white color throughout, attains a very large size, of quick growth, stiff and close habit, remarkably solid, and line flavored. Ribs are very broad, thickly and closely set, while by reason of its neat growth and showy appear- ance, i
Archive image from page 9 of Delano Bros' seed catalogue of. Delano Bros.' seed catalogue of everything for the farm and vegetable garden for 1894 delanobrosseedca1894dela Year: 1894 the ground. Kalamazoo BroadKibbed âA magnificeut new half dwarf celeryoriginated with prominent celery grower at Kalamazoo Mch It is veiy distinct and handsome, of a beautiful cream white color throughout, attains a very large size, of quick growth, stiff and close habit, remarkably solid, and line flavored. Ribs are very broad, thickly and closely set, while by reason of its neat growth and showy appear- ance, it is a specially valuable variety for mar- ket. It is also a first class keeper, remaining fit for use as long as the Golden Dwarf and other good keeping sorts. For the use of hotels, res- jtaurants and other large establishments, it is superior to most other kinds, there scarcely be- ing any waste in dressing for the table.' It has such a distinctive appearance in growth as to cause almost everyone seeing it to exclaim: 'What celery is that?' Long rows of it being as level and even as though each plant had been shaped in the same mould. It has already taken the lead as a keeping celery for winter use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; i lb, 80c; lb., $3. Golden HeartâPkt., 5c; oz., 20c, i lb., 60c. This is now a leading variety in all parts of the country. In the great celery growing districts of Kalamazoo, Mich., it is the variety that is nearly altogether planted. When iDlanohed the heart is of a waxy golden yellow, rendering a most attractive and showy variety, for either market 'â vate use; it is entirely solid; best winter keeper. CARROT. The Carrot, like other root crops, delights in a sandy loam, richly tilled. For early crop sow In the spring, as soon as the ground is in good working order; for later crops, they may he sown any time until the middle of June. Sow in rows about 15 inches apart, thinning out to three or four inches between the plants. In field culture, when grown f
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