. Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1912. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CELERY PLANTS. ETC. CELERY PLANTS //';// be ready July ist. They can be planted in this latitude itntil 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,
. Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1912. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CELERY PLANTS. ETC. CELERY PLANTS //';// be ready July ist. They can be planted in this latitude itntil 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 be easily 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 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 looo. If wanted by mail, add 15 cts. per 100 for postage. Dreer's Monarch. !^ decided acquisition, producing large stalks and magnificent bright golden yellow heart. The stalks are very solid, brittle, and of most delicious flavor. When properly grown it is entirely free from stringiness. Desirable both for home use and for market, as it is a remarkably good keeper. Golden Half=Dwarf. The 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, beaut
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