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EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. 
CAULIFLOWER. 
One ounce will sow a bed of go square feet, and produce 
about three thousand plants. 
Cauliflower delights in a rich, moist soil, and in dry 
seasons should be abundantly watered. Sow the first 
week in May, and prick out on a rich piece of ground ; 
transplant in July. For wintering under glass, sow in 
the second and last week in September; transplant thick- 
ly intoacold pit or frame; give plenty of air in mild 
weather, and cover up well in very severe. Again, sow 
in February on a hot-bed, and transplant in April. For 
Cauliflower, the ground should be well prepared by 
trenching, incorporating at the same time a good share 
of rotten manure. Select new ground, if possible, as 
Cauliflower rarely succeeds on ground which has been 
cropped year after year with other kinds of vegetables. 
Plant in rows, plants 20 inches asunder, and 2 feet 
between the rows. 
Carrara Rock. The earliest variety grown, producing 
perfectly formed, compact, and almost snow-white 
heads of the finest quality. _The surest to head. 
Per pkt., 50 cts.; 4% oz., $2.00. 
Early Snowball. (True.) One of the very earliest and 
most reliable sorts. It is dwarf and compact. 
Heads large and of superior quality. Per pkt., 25 
cts.;  oz., $1.00; oz., $3.00. 
Early Dwarf Erfurt. An early market variety, produc- 
ing large compact heads of fine quality. Per pkt., 
15 cts.; Y% oz., 75 cts.; oz., $2.00. 
Half Early Paris. (Nonpareil.) One of the most popu- 
lar varieties grown; good for early or late crops. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 60 cts. 
Lenormand’s Short-Stemmed. 
ety, with large heads of superior quality. 
15\cts-3 '0z,, Woicts. 
Large Late Algiers. An excellent late sort, getting into 
general favor. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 75 cts. 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. A valuable late variety, par- 
ticularly in the Southern States. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 
oz., 75 cts. 
An excellent late vari- 
Per pkt., 
CHICORY. 
Common. This variety produces the ‘‘ Barbe de Capu- 
cin,” a salad much used in France. Sownin June, 
the roots are transplanted in Autumn into sand in 
a cellar; the shoots, which will come up soon, form 
the ‘‘ Barbe de Capucin.” Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; % lb., 80 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
Large Rooted. Used to mix with or as a substitute for 
coffee. Cultivation same as the Carrot. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1% lb., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1894. 
CELERY. 
One ounce will sow a bed of g square yards, and produce 
about seven thousand plants. 
Celery is generally grown as a second crop, following 
early cabbages, onions, peas, etc. The proper time to 
sow is early in April, transplanting about the first of 
June. Set in rows 8 feet apart, and about 6 inches 
between plants in the row. Some gardeners trim off the 
tops a little, while the plants are small, to make them 
more stocky. Keep down all weeds, and, as fall ap- 
proaches, draw earth up to the plants, keeping the stalks 
welltogether. This earthing upis continued at intervals, 
until only the leaves appear above the soil. When well 
blanched it is ready for use. For winter use it is usually 
placed in trenches, and covered with earth and litter, or 
stored in cool cellars. Comparatively few soils are well 
suited to celery culture. Rich, mellow soils, of a sandy 
nature, are best; while soils that settle and become hard 
after rain are unsuitable. The seed, being very small, 
should be covered lightly, and the earth firmly pressed 
down upon it. 
Golden Heart, or Golden Dwarf. Very solid, of excel- 
lent flavor, and one of the best for either home or 
market use. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 1% Ib., 
75 cts.; 1b., $2.50. 
Crawford’s Half Dwarf. (Henderson’s Half Dwarf.) A 
superior white variety of intermediate size; crisp 
and solid. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % Ib., 75 
cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Giant White Solid. A favorite strong growing variety; 
hardy, solid and crisp. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25cts.; 
\{ Ib., 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50. 
Early Arlington. Quite early, and blanches rapidly. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 1% 1b., $1.25. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. 
Perfection Heartwell. This is one of the very best vari- 
eties in cultivation, stalks long and thick, very 
compact, crisp, and of fine flavor. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts. 
