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CAULIFLOWER 



One ounce of seed will produce about 2500 plants 



Coliflor, Sp. 



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 2\ 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. 



DREER'S Earliest Snowstorm. We have given this variety 

 much care and attention, and the uniformly good results re- 

 ceived by growers using our "Snowstorm" convince 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 f^rew." 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. 



Dry-weather Cauliflower or Danish Giant. 



ties, page 4.) Pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., $1.75. 



(See Special- 



Dreer's Selected Dwarf. Suitable for either forcing or open 

 ground. It produces a solid pure white medium sized head, of 

 excellent quality and is one of the most reliable for the amateur. 

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



Early Snowball. A very early dwarf variety, producing mag- 

 nificent heads of snowy whiteness. Of compact growth, with 

 short outside leaves. Well suited for hotbed culture. Pkt , 

 20 cts.; \ oz., $1.00. 



Late Cauliflower 



The following four sorts arc especially recommended for sections 

 enjoying a long growing season and cool weather, as for instance, 

 the Pacific coast. Where conditions differ, a? in most parts of the 

 country, customers will do well to select any of above four sorts. 

 Algiers. Extra fine, and sure to head. Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 35 



cts.; Joz., 60cts.: oz., $1.00. 

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



Pkt., 10 cts. 

 Pkt., 10 cts. 



oz., 50 cts.; 5 oz., 



oz., 35 cts. 



10 cts.; \ oz., 35 cts.; 



good for early or late use. 



85 cts.; oz., $1.50. 

 Lenormand's Short Stem. 



60 cts.; oz., $1,00. 

 Veitch's Autumn Giant. Pkt. 



60 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



CHICORY 



CULTURE — Sow seed in early spring as for Carrots, in rows 

 12 to 16 inches apart, and thin the plants to 2 or 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 with layers of sand or loam, 

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

 or heaps One ounce to 100 feet of drill. 

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



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz,, 20 cts.: \ lb,, 60 cts,; lb,, $2,00. 

 Witloof Chicory, French Endive. (See Specialties, page 5.) 



Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., IS cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Strong healthy Cauliflower Plants are offered on page 212. 



