. Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive iu poor soil and dry situations. After the plants have attained a height ot 5 or 6 inches they should be set out in rows three feet apart and six inches in the row. When twelve to fifteen inches high, the soil should be loosened by the use of the plow or hoe and the plants be "; 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 plants grow npright and can be easily cultivated and blanched by drawing the soil close up t
. Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive iu poor soil and dry situations. After the plants have attained a height ot 5 or 6 inches they should be set out in rows three feet apart and six inches in the row. When twelve to fifteen inches high, the soil should be loosened by the use of the plow or hoe and the plants be "; 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 plants grow npright and can be easily cultivated and blanched by drawing the soil close up to the plant. Celery should receive thorough cultiva- tion if good results are desired. To store for winter use, select well drained ground, dig trenches 1 foot wide and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in this in an upright position, covering with boards to shed the water, and in severe weather protect with straw or leaves. White Plume. This is a very ornamental variety, while its qualities are equal to the best, being crisp, solid, and having that nutty flavor peculiar to some of the red kinds. Golden Self-Blanching. An early beautiful and in every way desirable sort, requiring but little labor to blanch. The heart is a rich golden yellow, with light yellowish green outer leaves. Of dwarf, compact habit, rich nutty flavor and an excellent sort for table decoration. Giant Pascal. A superior keeping sort. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp, and of a rich nutty flavor, free from any trace of bitterness ; j it blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. The heart is golden yellow, very full and attractive in appearance. Perfection Heartwell. A large solid growing variety of excellent flavor and creamy white color. In size it is between the Golden Dwarf and White Solid. It is an excellent market sort, as the stalks are clear and attractive in color. 40 cents per 100 ; per 1000. Netv Rose
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