. Dreer's wholesale price list / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. 20 DREER'S WHOLESALE PRICE Golden Sblf-Blanching Celehy. New Golden Rose, Self-Blanching. In character this variety is identical with the Golden Sell-Blanching, except the color, which is a beautiful rosy tinge, shading to very pale pink at top of stalk ; it lileatlies to a l>eautiful golden yellow at the heart after storing for winter ; a good keeper and of the very finest quality. CELERY PLANTS. Celery plants can be supplied from June 15th to Au<;ust We grow the following varieties, which we offer at the
. Dreer's wholesale price list / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. 20 DREER'S WHOLESALE PRICE Golden Sblf-Blanching Celehy. New Golden Rose, Self-Blanching. In character this variety is identical with the Golden Sell-Blanching, except the color, which is a beautiful rosy tinge, shading to very pale pink at top of stalk ; it lileatlies to a l>eautiful golden yellow at the heart after storing for winter ; a good keeper and of the very finest quality. CELERY PLANTS. Celery plants can be supplied from June 15th to Au<;ust We grow the following varieties, which we offer at the uniform price of 30 cents per 100, $ per 1000, {If wanted by mail add 15 cents per 100 for postage.) Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive in poor soil and dry situations. Alter the plants have attained a height of five or six inches they should be set out in rows, three feet apart and six iuches 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, aud pressing the soil firmly against the plant with the other ; by this proc&ss the plant grows upright, and can be easily cul- tivated and blanched by drawing the soil close up to the plant. Celery should receive thorough ctiltivation if good results 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 boards to shed the water ; in severe weather protect with straw or leaves. White Plume. We offer a choice strain of this valuable and popular variety. The AVhite Plume is unsurpassed for fall and early winter use, requiring very little earthing up to blanch it. Giant Pascal. A superior keeping sort. The stalks are very large, thi(^k, solid, crisp, and of rich nutty flavor ; it blanches very easily and
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