CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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CAULIFLOWER. 



CnXfTURZ:. — same as for Cabbage. For Spring- crop sow seed in January in hot bed, 

 and transplant to cold frame when large enough to handle. As soon as danger of frost 

 is past, set out in the open rows 2% feet apart and 11/2 feet in the row. Plenty of good 

 manure should be well incorporated with the soil, and plenty of cultivating and hoeing 

 should follow this up. For a fall crop, seeds should be sown in July to November to 

 be ready for market before frost. The size and quality of the heads will be greatly 

 improved if water is frequently supplied during long dry spells. After the heads begin 

 to form, the leaves are to be drawn over and tied together to protect it from the sun 

 and to keep it white. An ounce of good seed will make about 2,000 plants; four ounces 

 will plant an acre. Ready for table in 100 days or less. 



Steckler's Extra Snowliall. 



STECKIiER'S EXTRA SNOWBALL.— 



(Danish Grov/n) — A fine quality, great 

 favorite and standard throughout the 

 country; very early, close growing, of 

 compact habit. It is without doubt one of 

 the most satisfactory early varieties. The 

 heads are large. For early or late plant- 

 ing, for family or market garden, this 

 kind can be depended on. Packet, 25c.; oz., 

 $2.00; H lb., $7.00; lb., $25.00, postpaid. 



LARGE ALGIERS, Velmorin's — A valu- 

 able late sort, sure to head, of excellent 

 quality and popular with market gardeners. 

 The plant is large but of upright growth, 

 the leaves protecting the heads so that 

 they will endure uninjured a frost that 

 would ruin most other sorts. This is one 

 of the very best of the late varieties. 

 Packet, 15c.; oz., $1.00; 14 lb., $3.00; lb., 

 $10.00, postpaid. 



EARLY ITALIAN GIANT. — Very large 

 fine sort, not quite so late as the Late 

 Italian and almost as large. The heads are 

 quite large, white and compact, and of de- 

 licious flavor. When sown at the proper 

 season it will head with certainty and will 

 not fail to give satisfaction. Packet, 15c.; 

 oz., $1.00; 14 lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00, postpaid. 



LATE ITALIAN GIANT. — This is the 

 largest of all Cauliflowers, and grown to 

 considerable extent. It is very large and 

 compact; should not be sown later than 

 June, as it takes from seven to nine 

 months before it heads. Packet, 15c.; oz., 

 $1.00; 1/4 lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S SIX WEEKS CAtTLI- 

 PLOWER. — This new sort will mature in 

 six weeks after transplanting from cold 

 frame; grows equally well in all climates, 

 and can besides be used for early and late 

 outdoor crop with the same excellent re- 

 sult. Packag"e, 35c. 



BROCCOU. 



CULTURE. — Resembles the Cauliflower 

 but not forming such compact heads, and 

 not quite so, white, being of greenish cast. 



PURPLE CAPE. — This is the most de- 

 sirable variety. One ounce to 3,000 plants; 

 5 ounces will plant an acre. Packet, 15c.; 

 oz., 60c.; 14 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 



Kale. 



SIBERIAN. — A very vigorous growing 

 variety of spreading habit, its green foliage 

 having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 

 The leaves are very large, comparatively 

 plain in the center but are cut and frilled 

 at the edges. The variety is very hardy, 

 a favorite for greens and in some sections 

 is extensively grown for forage. This 

 sort is sometimes called Sprouts. Packag-e, 

 10c. ; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, post- 

 paid. 



COLLARDS (Georgia.) 



CULTURE. — Planted in Spring and in 

 Fall, these greens resemble cabbages in 

 growth, and are largely planted for use as 

 boiling greens during fhe Winter months. 

 They do not head up. but form a mass of 

 leaves on tall stems, and in the South 

 continue to grow all Winter. They have 

 a cabbage like taste. One ounce to 2,500 

 plants; 6 ounces per acre. Packet, 10c.; 

 oz., 15c.; 1/4 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 



