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Chow Fleiir, FH. 



CAULIFLOWER 



CoMor, SP. 

 Blumenkohl, GeR. 



One ounce of seed will produce about 3000 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 warm, verj' 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 to 2 J feet apart each way. When heads are 

 formed and are hard, they should be blanched by 

 dra\ving the leaves together and tying with raphia, 

 or strips of soft cloth. For late Cauhflower, to 

 mature during the pickling season (August 15th 

 to October 10th), start plants in open ground like 

 late cabbages, and handle them Uke that crop. 



DREER'S Earliest Snowstorm. (See cut.) 

 The best and earhest strain of Cauliflower, both 

 for forcing and growing ih the open ground. 

 It is a dwarf variety, with short outer leaves, 

 and makes a fine, large and exceedinglj' beautiful, 

 snowy-white head, much earlier than any other 

 variety. Pkt., 25 cts.; joz., S1.75. For plants 

 =ee page 212. 



Dry-weather Cauliflower. This variety of 

 Cauhflower is especially adapted for sections 

 subjected to long dry seasons. The heads 

 grow to a large size, and very solid, pure white 

 and of dehcious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., 

 SI. 75. 



Dreer's Selected Dwarf. A very early 

 small-leaved dwarf variety which is suitable 

 for forcing or open ground. It produces a 

 soUd head, mechum size, white and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., $1.00. 



LATE CAULIFLOWER 



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



good for early or late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., SI. 50. 

 Lenormand's Short Stem. A large, late, short-stemmed 



variety; head is very firm. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., Sl.OO. 

 Algiers. An extra fine, large late variety, suitable for market 



and sure to head. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., Sl.OO. 

 Veitch's Autumn Giant. One of the finest late varieties, of 



robust habit; heads large, compact and thoroughly protected by 



the leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., Sl.OO. 

 For CAULIFLOWER PLANTS see page 212. 



CHICORY 



Culture. Sow seed in early spring as for Carrots, in rows 

 12 to 16 inches apart, and thin the plants to 2 to 3 inches. To 

 blanch the leaves for salad in winter, dig the roots in the fall, 

 cut the leaves off a little above the root crown, and place them 

 horizontally in layers, alternating ^\nth layers of sand or loam, 

 in a dark cellar, the tops all pointing outward of the sloping heap 

 or heaps. Once ounce to 100 feet of drill. 

 Common, or Wild. Used for salads. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 



\ lb.. 60 cts.; lb.. S2.00. 

 Large Rooted. Used to mix with or substitute for coffee. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Witloof Chicory, or French Endive. (See cut.) Seed 

 should be sown during June in the open ground, in drills 10 

 or 12 inches apart, in deep, rich soil. Allow plants to grow 

 untU November, keeping free from weeds and watering if ne- 

 cessarj'. Then take up the roots and trim off the leaves to about 

 Ij inches from the neck, break off any shoots which may appear 

 on sides of root, and shorten lower end so that all will be of a 

 uniform length of 8 or 10 inches. Then plant in a trench 16 to 

 18 inches deep, placing the roots upward, about IJ inches apart. 

 This will leave the necks of the roots about 8 inches below the 

 level of the ground. FUl up the trench with good, light, well- 

 drained soil, and, if speedy growth of any porrion of the crop 

 is desired, it may be accompHshed by covering with a layer of 

 manure at least 16 inches deep. In about 4 or 5 weeks the leaves 

 win attain their proper size, and the manure may be taken off 

 and the roots dug up. The blanched head is the edible portion, 

 and should be cut off, leaving a portion of the neck attached to it. 

 Witloof is eaten raw or as a salad, and is also sometimes cooked 

 like ordinary Endive. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; 

 lb., S2.50. 



Early Snowball. An extremely early dwarf variety, pro- 

 ducing magnificent white heads. The plants make a compact 

 growth, with short outside leaves, and produce heads of medium 

 size. Well suited for hotbed culture. Pkt., 20 cts.; J oz., Sl.OO. 

 For Plants see page 212. 



