Prepare and chop all the ingredients as directed above.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (170°C).
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté gently until it begins to soften but not brown.
Add the celery, apricots, pecans, celery salt, onion salt and pepper.
Stir everything together thoroughly and cook gently until the celery begins to soften.
Grate in the nutmeg and stir.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bread cubes.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole pan (approximately 11 x 7 inches).
Bake for 30 minutes or until crisp and golden on top.
Serve warm.