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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO.,
CELERY.
One Ounce Will Produce About 3,000 Plants.
Culture of Celery.— Sow the last of March or early in Ap.il, in an open border, in rich, mellow
ground, in shallow drills, watering freely in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed the result
will be more satisfactory than when only covered. Cut the tops off once or twice before planting out, to
make them stocky. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches high, transplant the dwarf varieties 3 feet and the
taller sorts 4 feet between the rows; plant 6 inches apart in the rows. Cultivate well, and when large
enough blanch by earthing up. The first operation is that of "handling," generally done the beginning
of September; after the soil has been drawn up with a hoe, it is drawn closer around each plant by the
hand to keep the leaves firm in an upright position and prevent spreading. When the plants have
become "set" in an upright position, and the celery is wanted for early use, they should be "banked."
This is done by throwing the soil up as close to the plants as possible with a plow and finishing it with a
spade, bringing the earth up nearly to the tops of the plants. The method employed now for protecting
is by covering the tops of the banks with waterproof felt paper.
u FRENCH GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY.
This is the best celery in cultivation for market gardeners.
Since its introduction, in 1884, is has been steadily increasing
in sales, until now it is the main early celery raised by market
gardeners in the vicinity of Baltimore. The beautiful appear-
ance of the plant, with its close habit, compact growth and
straight, vigorous stalks, is faithfully shown in the illustra-
tion. The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and of deli-
cious flavor when blanched with earth ; but when the blanch-
ing is done with boards it is apt to be more stringy. It is
self-blanching to a very remarkable degree, for without bank-
ing up or any covering whatever, even the outer ribs become
a handsome, fresh, yellowish white color. The heart is large
and solid and of a beautiful, rich, golden yellow color. No
variety can surpass it, indeed equal the French Golden —
Packets, 5c. and 10c. Ounce, 30c. ± Pound, $1.00. \ Pound,
$1.75. Pound, $3.50.
i Paris Golden Self- Blanching Celery.— An Ameri-
can selection from the celebrated French Golden Self-Blanch-
ing largely used by market gardeners — Packets, 5c. and 10c.
Ounce, 15c. i Pound, 75c. i Pound, $1.50. Pound, $3.00.
Your stock of French Golden Self-Blanching Celery was
the largest and finest on the market. It brought the best
prices. I send you three stalks which speak for themselves.
PETER GARLAND,
District of Columbia.
FRENCH GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY:( TruerStock. 1
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BOLGIANO'S GOLDEN HEART CELERY
Is the Market Gardeners' Favorite Celery.
This is the old standard sort which has satisfied gar-
deners these many years. It is crisp, solid, handsome,
and most excellent flavor, with a beautiful golden heart.
It holds its own against all the new sorts, and is more
largely used than ever. And its merits will continue its
great popularity with experienced growers. Packets, 5c.
and ioc. Ounce, 15c. % pound, 50c. l / 2 pound, 80c.
1 pound, $1.50.
\,/vVliite Plume. — This famous variety, which is of an
entirely distinct type of this popular vegetable, should
be grown only for fall and early winter use. Packet, ioc.
Ounce, 15c. % pound, 50c. Pound, $1.50.
^ Perfection Heartwell. — Magnificent, large, golden
yellow heart, of very superior quality, excellent winter
market sort. Packets, 5c
pound, 50c. Pound, $1.50.