. Plants will be ready to send out July 1st. They can be planted in this latitude from tlien until the end of August. Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive in 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 6 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 "; This operation consists of drawing the stems upright with one hand and pressing the soil firmly against the plant with the oth
. Plants will be ready to send out July 1st. They can be planted in this latitude from tlien until the end of August. Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive in 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 6 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 "; 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 upright, and can easily be cultivated and blanched by drawing the soil close up to the plant. Celery should receive thorough cultivation if good re- sults are desired. To store for winter use, select well-drained ground, dig trenches one foot wide and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in this in an upright position, covering with waterproof celery paper to shed the 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 loo; $ per 1000. Jf wanted by Parcel Post add 1-5 cts. per IQd for postage. Dreer's Monarch. A superb vaiiety, producing large stalks and magnificent bright golden yellow heart ; very solid, brittle, and of most delicious flavor. When properly grown it is entirely free from stringiness. A remarkably good keei>er. Giant Pascal. Stalks very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich, nutty flavor. It blanches very easily and quickly and has superior keeping qualities. 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. Schumacher. A splendid variety, beautiful golden heart, of fine flavor and a good keeper. White Plume. We offer a choice strain of this valuable and popular
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