Archive image from page 25 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 22 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA CELERY Ger. Selerick. Fr. Celerie. One ounce will produce 4,000 plants. This is one of the best, if not the finest of sal- ad plants. It may be grown in any garden with very little labor. Sow seeds during March or April in hot-bed, or in a box in the house, or in the open ground in moist, rich soil. When sown in open ground it vegetates slowly. When the plants are four to six inches high, transplant in rows three feet part and six
Archive image from page 25 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 22 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA CELERY Ger. Selerick. Fr. Celerie. One ounce will produce 4,000 plants. This is one of the best, if not the finest of sal- ad plants. It may be grown in any garden with very little labor. Sow seeds during March or April in hot-bed, or in a box in the house, or in the open ground in moist, rich soil. When sown in open ground it vegetates slowly. When the plants are four to six inches high, transplant in rows three feet part and six inches apart in the rows. Earth up to blanch three or four times during their growth, taking care that no earth falls in the center of the plant. Take up the plants late in the fall, just before winter sets in, ana remove to the cellar and cover with sand or earth, for future use. WHITE PLUME. Each year adds to the popu- larity and value of this variety. It requires very little earthing up to blanch it. Its eating qualities are equal to the very best other sorts, being crisp, solid, and of a rich nutty flavor. It is a good keeper up to the holiday season, and for early use is more extensively grown for market than any other sort. Per pkt. 5cts., oz. 25 cts., 1 lb. 60 cts., lb. $ GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. This fine variety with its rich, golden yellow color, its close habit and compact growth, and the readiness with which it is bleached and rendered market- able, makes it invaluable to the gardener and exceedingly popular with every planter. The entire stalk is solid, crisp, and although not as early, a much better keeper than the White Plume. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz| 25 cts., 4 lb. 90 cts., lb. $ EASY BLANCHING. This variety is a vigorous grower of medium dwarf height, thick stalks, quality excellent, very tender and brittle. It is easy to blanch and a most desirable variety for the amateur. Plants make a quick growth, early maturing and a good keeper. Per pkt. 10 cts., 2 pk
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