Title: Moore and Simon's seed buyers guide and wholesale price list : market gardeners, florists and other large buyers
Identifier: CAT31285806 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Moore & Simon (Philadelphia, Pa. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Moore & Simon
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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P'OOOOOOOOOOK THE WORLD'S BEST CELERIES Can be had only from MOORE & SIMON It will pay you to always get the best. 6 o \f>r^\/ CltWllVf^ Celery can be successfully grown with but little labor, in any good garden V^CICI y V^UIIUI C soil, by using plenty ofwell-rotted manure with a liberal sprinkling of coarse salt worked into it, and this mixture should be put into the trenches, working it well into the soil. riPAWinn â frhP' Dfi^nt^ Sow in the open ground as soon as it is fit to work in April. Sow VjI IJWBiiy IIIC Kiailld* in rows, so that it can be kept free from weeds. Prepare the soil well and cover the seed very shallow and firm the soil well after sowing ; also keep very moist until the seed germinates. After com- ing up, the plants should be partially shaded for a week or ten days, and see that the soil does not get too dry. When two inches high, thin and transplant to three inches apart. To insure good "stocky " plants, the tops should be cut back to within, say, two inches of the crown, when about four inches high. TntfinCf\lnni'in/1 "^^^ evening is the best time, and especially if after a shower ; otherwise give them a good watering and I I UllopiUll f iliy* you will lose but verj' few plants. Remember that it is essential that the soil be pressed firmly about each plant when set out, especially if done in a dry time ; the old method of setting in deep trenches is a thing of the past. Some of our most successful growers set on the level surface, while others prefer a broad, sliallow trench, only three or four inches deep. These trenches should be at least three feet apart for the dwarf, and not less than four feet for the larger sorts ; set plants in single rows not over six inches apart in the trench. Transplanting is done about the middle of June for the first earl)-, and as late as the middle of August for the latest. Kefep well cultivated, and in about six weeks "handling " should begin (never do this when wet from rain or dew). This is done to make the celery grow upright. The soil is drawn to the row from each side with an ordinary hoe. Now take all the leaves of the plant in one hand and with the other draw the soil around it, pressing firmly, being careful that no soil gets between the leaves, as it is apt to cause rust, or rot the plant. In about two weeks, or as often as it is necessary to keep the leaves in this upright position, more soil should be drawn to the row.
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Moore & simoD;s§'eiected BostOH Mammoth White Plume '^::^^\T^^l^T'jrZ CELERY IN THE WORLD jIt jt ji ^ jIt This is an entirely new strain, having originated with a highly successful market gardener, near Boston, who sent it to us for in- troduction. It has now been in our possession for nearly ten years, and we have improved it remarkably by the most careful re-selec- tion every year. It is remarkable for its robust size, as it grows unusually tall and thick, while the number of hearts it produces is simply astonishing. It is no less remarkable for its long-keeping qualities, it being no unusual thing for it to remain in perfect condi- tion as late as March 20th. It is a very rapid grower, whitens up earlier, and is ready for market sooner than the old sort. The ribs are thick, long, straight, remarkably tender, crisp and rich flavored, and possesses a beautiful pearly-white color, hitherto unknown to White Plume. This stock is also absolutely pure, contains no green whatever and -will surely give extra satisfaction to all, as it is the finest type of White Plume Celery in the world. Market gardeners who plant it once, plant it always. Pkt. loc., )4 oz. 20C., oz. 30c., ^4 lb. 85c., lb. I3.00. 200,000 T>Ij,AN'TS Gentlemen :âIt may interest you to know that I have for the past four years culti- vated annually over 200,000 of your Boston Mammoth White Plume Celery. I find your strain absolutely pure, no green whatever to mar it. While it blanches easily and early, it is also an excellent long keeper. Moreover, it has the most beautiful large white stalks and numerous hearts I ever saw, and I have been cultivating celery for more th^f twenty years. Abner Loveless, La Porte, Indiana. r LONG ISI-AND MA3IMOTH LARGE-RIBBED GOLDEN HEART, Should you make up your mind to include this fine celery in your order, you will have secured a most excellent variety. It is very solid, of delicious, crisp, nutty flavor, of a beautiful golden color and an extra good keeper. Ribs grow very large, entirely solid, and it is of such compact, vigorous growth that it can be planted close. A great point is that it is wonderfully robust and stocky and an excellent keeper. Pkt. loc, oz. 25c., 7sc.,lb.;2.75. r IMPROVED WHITE PI.UME. Extra selected stock. Our strain is remarkable for its fine keeping qualities, and much superior to that offered in previous years Pkt. sc., oz. 20c., lb, 60c., lb. $2.00, 2 lbs. ^3.50. "SCBrHMACHER CELEBT. Selected. This variety produces very large half dwarf stalks, ribs very broad and brittle, with heart of a rich golden yellow. Its great point is its remarkable keeping qualities. We offer only true stock. Pkt. 10c., oi^Sc, 34 lb. 80c., lb. S3.00. J^WINTER QUEEN. A strain of half-dwarf golden heart of stocky growth and a good winter variety. Pkt. loc, oz. 25c., lb. 65c., lb. $2.50. TBIS. PERL.E I.E GRAND. Pkt. loc, oz. 25c., 3^ lb. 75c., lb. ;2.5o. ^GOLDEN HEART OR GOLDEN DWARF. Selected stock. Pkt. sc., oz. 23c., ^ lb. 40c., lb. Sx.so- ^improved perfection HEARTWELL. We offer the same fine stock as of previous years. Pkt. loc., oz. 20c., 34 'b- $2.00. ^â iNCOMPARABIiE CRIMSON. The color is a beautiful shade of rose, of ex- cepuanally fine, delicious fiavor. solid and crisp. Pkt. loc, oz. 25c., lb. 75c., lb. ^-75- /â¢xMPBOVED GIANT PASCBLAL. Selected Stock. We offer the latest andm'bst improved form of thii celer>'. Pkt. loc, oz. 15c., lb. 45c., lb. $1.50. I^GIANT WHITE SOLID. Tall, of large size and very solid, pure white. Pkt loc.j oz. 20c., "Yx lb. 50c., lb. S1.50. ^* SOUP CELERY SEED. For flavoring. Oz. 5C.,M">- ioc.,lb. 30c. 17

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