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Chon-fieur, Fr. 

 Coliflor, Sp. 



CAULIFLOWER 



Blumenkohl, Ger. 



One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 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 2 § feet apart each way. 

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

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



257 Dreer's Selected Dwarf, Erfurt. 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., 15 cts.; J oz., $1.00; 

 i oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 

 256 Dry- weather or Danish Giant. A fine variety of 

 Cauliflower, especially adapted for growing in the open 

 ground in sections subjected to long, dry seasons, as it will 

 grow well and produce the finest heads in spite of the lack 

 of moisture. The heads grow to a large size, are very solid, 

 pure white and of delicious flavor. It is not suited for forc- 

 ing or growing under glass, but it will prove valuable in 

 the Southern States, where the climate is hot and dry. 

 One of the safest sorts for the amateur to grow. Pkt., 

 20 cts.; I oz., $1.25; f oz., $2.00; oz., $3.50. 

 261 Dreer's Earliest Snowstorm, Super-Strain. This 

 has again been brought to the highest pitch of perfection 

 by the careful reselection of plants by our seed growers in 

 Denmark. It has now been tried by our customers in 

 many sections; and the report is alike from each. "The 

 best they ever grew." It is dwarf, 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, and is a sure 

 prize-winner at Fair or Exhibition. Pkt., 25 cts.; j oz., 

 $1.75; \ oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. 



Dry Weather Cauliflower 



260 Early Snowball . A very early variety, producing a mag- 

 nificent head of snowy whiteness. Head is very compact, 

 even and fine grained, forming very quickly and will keep in 

 condition for a long time without showing discoloration. 

 The outer leaves are erect tending to protect the young 

 head from the hot sun. A most desirable strain of this fine 

 vegetable, succeeding equally well either outdoors or in the 

 hotbed. Pkt., 15 cts.; J oz., $1.00; J oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 



Late Cauliflower 



Pkt. \ oz. \ oz. Oz. 



255 Algiers $0 10 $0 25 $0 40 $0 75 



259 Half Early Paris 10 30 55 90 



262 Veitch's Autumn Giant 10 25 40 75 



Cardoon 



Cardon, Fr. Cardo, Sp. Kardon, Ger. 



Culture — Sow seeds in open ground in early spring, directly 

 where the crop is to mature. Have rows 3 to 4 feet apart, and 

 plants standing 1 to 2 feet apart in the rows. Cardoon is sometimes 

 grown in trenches in same manner as celery. The stalks must be 

 bleached, like celery. The full-grown leaves are tied together, 

 wrapped in straw, and banked up with earth. The stalks will 

 become fit for use in 3 to 4 weeks. Never allow plants to suffer 

 from lack of water, as stalks will turn hollow and pithy. 

 225 Large Smooth Solid. A large variety with broad ribs. 



It grows about 4 feet high, and is almost free of spines. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; f lb., $1.00. 



Chicory 



Culture — Sow seed in early spring as for Carrots, in rows 12 

 to 16 inches apart, and thin the plants to 4 or 5 inches. One 

 ounce to 100 feet of drill. 



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

 coffee. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



300 Witloof Chicory, or French Endive. We herewith 

 give special cultural instructions for this fine salad. 



In late October, before frosts do damage, dig up roots which in 

 good soil will grow to be 12 inches long by 3 in diameter at the 

 crown. They somewhat resemble a well grown parsnip. Cut off 

 the tops to within an inch of the crown of the plant. Trim roots at 

 base so that altogether they do not exceed 8 inches in length. 

 Secure a strong box 12 to 14 inches deep, laying it on the side and 

 packing trimmed roots in it layer fashion. Turn right side up and 

 fill in with soil or sand and place in the cellar. 

 Build up the sides of the box 6 or 8 inches 

 and fill in with dry leaves, shavings, ex- 

 celsior, or any other material of that sort. 

 Water about once a week. Roots treated in 

 this fashion about November 1st will yield 

 beautiful creamy white sprouts of delicious 

 salad in time for Christmas dinner. If when 

 cutting care is taken not to cut 

 * j5i *'" E ', into the crown, new shoots will 

 JsP' be sent up throughout the win- 

 -i' • ter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 gfe- i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Vegetable Gardening (Watts). Covers 

 every phase of the subject. $2.50 postpaid. 



Strong pot-grown Super-Snowstorm Cauliflower Plants are offered on page 196 



