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not vet extensively grown in that state. In regard 

 to suitable soil, Mr. Whitner says: 



"In this state almost every truck farmer has 

 some low rich spot of bottom, lake or river margin 

 suitable for the production of the cauliflower. It 

 must, however, be well drained land, and no matter 

 how fertile it may seem to be naturally, a liberal 

 supply of manure will more certainly insure hand- 

 some flower heads.'- 



Mr. Frotzer, a Xew Orleans seedsman, says of 

 the cauliflower: 



'• This is one of the finest vegetables grown, and 

 succeeds well in the vicinity of Xew Orleans. Large 

 quantities are raised on the sea-coast in the neigh- 

 borhood of Barataria Bay. The two Italian varie- 

 ties are of excellent quality, growing to large size, 

 and are considered hardier than the German and 

 French varieties. I have had specimens brought 

 to my store, raised from seed obtained from me, 

 weighing sixteen pounds. The ground for planting 

 cauliflower should be very rich. They thrive best 

 in rich, sandy soil, and require plenty of moisture 

 during the formation of the head. The Italian 

 varieties should be sown from April till July; the 

 latter month and June is the best time to sow the 

 Early Giant. During August, September and Oc- 

 tober, the Lenormand, Half Early Paris and Er- 

 furt can be sown. The Half Early Paris is very 



