. 1900 seed, bulb, and plant catalogue. Nursery stock New York (State) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. blanching-; naturally its stalk and portions of its 'nner leaves and heart are so white that by clos- ng the stalks, either by tying or simply draw- ng the soil against the plant and pressing it together, the work of blanching is completed. In appearance it is very ornamental. It is un- surpassed for fall and early winter use. It is a good keeper up to the holiday season; but for later use we would ad- vise growing some of the more hardy kind


. 1900 seed, bulb, and plant catalogue. Nursery stock New York (State) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. blanching-; naturally its stalk and portions of its 'nner leaves and heart are so white that by clos- ng the stalks, either by tying or simply draw- ng the soil against the plant and pressing it together, the work of blanching is completed. In appearance it is very ornamental. It is un- surpassed for fall and early winter use. It is a good keeper up to the holiday season; but for later use we would ad- vise growing some of the more hardy kinds offered in this list. AVe have made a specialty of White Plitme ever since its introduction, and are supplying many of the largest growers through- out the country. We white plume. kiiow our seed of this variety is not excelled in quality and purity. Selected White Plume —Pkt. sc large pkt. lOC, 3^ oz. 15c., oz. 25c., X lb. 50c., lb.^ Golden Self- Blanching—The best self- blanching sort. A most important acquisition. Its close, compact habit of growth makes it de- sirable for the market garden. Its handsome golden color, which it acquire^ without being hilled up, makes one of the most desirable early kinds. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c,. lb. $ Giant Pascal—A fine ribbed solid variety of exceedingly nutty flavor. It is one of the best keeping of all the later sorts. Unexcelled for market gardeners. It is one of the best for main crop, and for home use it can be more eas- ily grown than any of the other varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 40c., lb. $ Crawford's Half-Dwarf —This variety is the most popular .one in the New York mark- ets. Fine tiavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., lb. $ Dwarf White Solid—A fine, large, solid sort, excellent keeper, and of good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20C., lb. $ Pink Plume—A well arranged dish of Pink Plume Celery makes a very decorative ornament for the table. The stalks are very white with lines of brilliant pink or red along th


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