The Best New England Clam Chowder

Name: The Best New England Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 5-6 strips of bacon (cooked & finely chopped); 2 celery ribs (finely chopped); 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 4 cloves of garlic (minced); 1 lb red baby potatoes (quartered ); ⅓ cup flour (all purpose); 2 cans whole clams (reserving juice); 3 5 oz cans chopped clams (reserving juice); 1 bottle clam juice; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; ½ bundle of fresh parsley (chopped); 1 cup heavy cream; S&P (to taste); oyster crackers to garnish