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CAULIFLOWER 



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One ounce of seed will produce about 2500 plants. 



CULTURE — For earliest Cauliflower, raise plants by sowing in hotbed or greenhouse during January or February, and transplant 

 to flats or cold frames, 2 or 3 inches apart each way. Set in open ground as soon in spring as the land can be put in good order. Soil 

 to be a warm, very rich, fibrous loam, well supplied with humus and moisture. Copious water applications during dry weather, especially 

 when the plants are heading, and light dressings of nitrate of soda and potash are of much help. Set plants 2 to 2i feet apart each way. 

 When heads are formed and are hard, they should be blanched by drawing the leaves together and tying with raffia or strips of soft cloth. 

 For late Cauliflower, to mature during the pickling season, start plants in open ground like late cabbages, and handle them like that crop. 



261 OREEE'S Earliest Snowstorm. We 



have given this variety much care and atten- 

 tion, and the uniformly good results received 

 by growers using our "Snowstorm" con- 

 vince us that we have the very best and 

 earliest strain of Cauliflower, both for forcing 

 and for growing in the open ground. It has 

 been used by our customers in all sections; 

 and the report is alike from each. "The best 

 they ever grew." It is a dwarf variety, with 

 short outer leaves and can be planted close, 

 2 feet apart each way. It always makes a 

 fine, large and exceedingly beautiful snowy 

 white head, much earlier than any other 

 variety. Pkt., 25 cts.; | oz., $1.75; J oz., 

 $3.00; oz., $5.50. 



256 Dry-weather Cauliflower or Danish 



Giant. A variety of Cauliflower especially 



adapted for growing in sections subjected to 



long, dry seasons, as it will grow well and pro- 

 duce the finest heads in spite of the lack of 



moisture which is required by other sorts. 



The heads grow to a large size, are very solid, 



pure white and of delicious flavor. This 



variety therefore will prove valuable for 



growing in the Southern States, where the 



climate is hot and long seasons of dry weather 257 Dreer's Selected Dwarf. {Erfurt^ Suitable for either forcing or open 



are experienced. We consider this of suffi- ground. It produces a solid pure white medium sized head, of excellent 



cient merit to warrant it a place among our quality and is one of the most reliable for the amateur. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ 



specialties. Pkt., 25 cts.; i oz., $1.75; J oz., ^ H 00; * oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 



$3.00; oz., $5.50. 



260 Early Snowball. A very early dwarf variety, 

 producing magnificent heads of snowy whiteness. Of 

 compact growth, with short outside leaves. Well 

 suited for hotbed culture. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., $1.00; 

 |oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 



Late Cauliflower 



The following four sorts are especially recommended 

 for sections enjoying a long growing season and cool 

 weather, as for instance, the Pacific coast. Where con- 

 ditions diiier, as in most parts of the country, customers 

 will do well to select any of above four sorts. 

 255 Algiers. Extra fine, and sure to head. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



i oz., 35 cts.; I oz., 60 cts.; oz., $1.00. 

 259 Half Early Paris. A popular white, sure-heading 



variety, good for early or late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; i 



oz., 50 cts.; \ oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50. 

 258 Lenormand's Short Stem. Very large heads. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; ioz., 35cts.; § oz., 60 cts.; oz., $1.00. 

 262 Veitch's Autumn Giant. Strong plants, solid 



heads. Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 35 cts.; | oz., 60 cts.; 



oz., $1.00. 



CeleriaC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 



Cellerie Rave, Fr. Apio Nabo, Sp. 



KnoU-Sellerie, Ger. 

 Culture— Handled exactly like Celery described 

 above, excepting that no blanching is necessary. Cel- 

 eriac boiled until quite tender and served cold with a 

 French dressing is one of the most wholesome and most 

 delicious salads imaginable. 

 292 Apple-shaped. Smooth round roots. Pkt., 10 



cts.; §oz., 25cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 

 294 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth 

 variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 

 i lb., $1.00. 



Strong Healthy Cauliflower Plants are offered on page 212 



