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Iowa Seed Company, 25... Des Moines, Iowa.

Celery 4 Best Sorts
[Image of 4 varieties of celery: New Giant Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, White Plume, and Pink Aromatic]

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Celery. One ounce will produce about 6,000 plants.
This we consider one of the luxuries of the garden. For first crop sow the seed early in hotbeds, or in boxes in the house, in rich, moist soil, covering the seed very lightly. For main crop sow seed in open ground in April or as soon as the soil is in good condition. If weather is hot and dry shade with a light covering of hay or straw. Stir soil as soon as plants are well up; thin out and transplant so that they stand about an inch apart in the row. If they grow too rapidly, shear the tops off when about 4 or 5 inches high and this will make them grow more stocky. For main crop set plants out between June 15th and July 15th in rows three feet apart and the plants six inches apart in the row. Care should be exercised to firm the earth well around plants when setting and they will root better. Keep clear of weeds until about the middle of August, when it will be time to begin earthing up. Draw the soil up against the plants with a hoe as closely as possible, firming it enough to keep plants in an upright position. Later in the season the blanching process must be finished by digging the soil from between the rows and banking it clear up to the tops on each side of the row of celery. Some labor is saved by growing the self-blanching varieties, but they do not keep quite as well for winter use.

Golden Self-Blanching.-This is by far the most popular variety now on the market. It is of medium earliness, of dwarf, compact habit, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which blanch easily to a clear waxen yellow. When grown in rich, moist soil the stalks are numerous and large with a solid heart of beautiful yellow. The best grade seed is scarce this year. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

New Pink Aromatic.-This splendid variety which was introduced by us, will, we think, eclipse all other sorts of its class in popularity as soon as it becomes known. It is of most attractive pink and white color. Crisp and tender; fine aromatic, nutty flavor; best for winter; blanches easily. Don't fail to try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25.

Henderson's Half Dwarf.-Entirely solid, possessing a rich nutty flavor, while it has much vigor of growth and heavy bunch. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
[Image: Improved Yellow Ground Cherry]

Old Celery Seed.-For flavoring. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c.

Celery Plants.-See Vegetable Plants.

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Boston Market.-The leaves are a dark green, the stalks when blanched being nearly white. It is an excellent variety, solid, crisp and tender. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

White Plume.-The stalks, portions of the inner leaves and heart are naturally white and become fit for use by simply tying it up closely with soft twine. More used than any other variety by market gardeners. Our seed is of the highest quality and sure to please all. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

Giant Pascal.-Stalks remarkably large, thick, solid, entirely stringless, very crisp and brittle. It is a vigorous grower and is self-blanching, requiring only a few days' earthing up, when the outer stalks present a beautiful clear white appearance. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

Golden Dwarf.-When blanched, is of a waxy golden-yellow color; the stalks are cylindrical in shape and most solid and crisp in quality, and one of the best keeping of Celeries. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted.
Grown exclusively for its roots, which are turnip-shaped, smooth and tender. The roots are cooked and sliced; used with vinegar they make an excellent salad, also used for flavoring soups. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.70.

[Image: Turnip-Rooted Celery.]

Ground Cherry.
Improved Yellow.-Another year adds only to the popularity of this already popular little fruit which we introduced, and it is now listed in the catalogues of the leading seedsmen of the country to whom we supply seed. It is a great improvement on the wild Ground Cherry. They grow well on almost any dry soil; are easier raised than the tomato, and are prolific bearers, and oh! what luscious fruit! For sauce they are excellent, and for pies nothing can equal them for taste and flavor. They are delicious as preserves, and when dried in sugar are much better than raisins for cakes and puddings, and they will keep in the shuck, if put in a cool place, nearly all winter. No one, after raising them once will ever make a garden again without devoting a portion to the Ground Cherry. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.

Purple Husk Tomato.-This fruit is quite popular in some places. The plants produce handsome purple fruit in great abundance, which are from one to two inches in diameter and enveloped in a husk similar to the yellow Ground Cherry. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.

Giant Scarlet.-Also called Chinese Lantern Plant. This is a very popular novelty and has proven quite satisfactory in some parts of this country. Per pkt. 10c.

Collection.-One packet each of the three Ground Cherries for only 15c.