CAULIFLOWER. 



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ful grower of cauliflower under glass, and 

 has fully half an acre growing at all times 

 during winter. Previously to the shipments 

 from California, during the winter season, 

 which has somewhat lowered the price, it 

 was a very profitable crop, as it could be produced in 



Fig. 9 Early Erfurt Cauliflower. 



eight weeks from the sowing of the seed, and sold 

 readily at fifty cents per head. The plants are 

 all grown as before stated, and set when about 

 four inches in hight. Between them, and in alter- 

 nate rows, lettuce is planted. These two vegetables 

 grow in harmony together, as they require the same 



