EaRLy SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER PRopucEs FINE UNirorM HEaApDS 
Chow Fleur, FR. 
Coliflor, SP. 
CAULIFLOWER 
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 
Blumenkohl, GER. 
late Cauliflower, to mature during the pickling season, start plants in open ground like late cabbages, and handle like that crop. 
261 DREER’S Earliest Snowstorm. We have given this 
variety much care and attention, and the uniformly good re- 
sults received by growers using our “Snowstorm”’ convince 
us that we have the very best and earliest strain of Cauli- 
flower, both for forcing and for growing in the open ground. 
It has been used by our customers in all sections; and the re- 
port 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, and is a sure prizewinner at Fair or 
Exhibition. Pkt., 25 cts.; ¢ 0z., $1.75; } 0z., $3.00; oz., $5.50. 
257 Dreer’s Selected Dwarf (Erfurt). Suitable for either 
foccing 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; 
3 oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 
256 Dry-weather or Danish Giant. (See Specialties, page 5.) 
Pkt., 25 cts.; } oz., $1.75; 4 oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. 
260 Early Snowball. A very early variety, producing a magnifi- 
cent head of snowy whiteness. Head is very compact, even 
and fine grained, forming very quickly and will keep in con- 
dition 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., 20 cts.; $ oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 
Late Cauliflower 
The following four sorts are recommended for sections enjoying 
a long growing season and cool weather, as for instance, the Pacific 
Coast. Where conditions differ, as in most parts of the country, 
customers will do well to select any of the four previous sorts. 
Pkt Pion! “tox Oz. 
255 TAIPICLS .- c sd teehee $0 15 $0°35 $0 60 $1 00 
259 Half Early Paris........... 15 50 85 1 50 
258 Lenormands............... 15 35 60 1 00 
262 Veitch’s Autumn Giant... 15 35 60 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.; + lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
300 Witloof Chicory, French Endive. We herewith give 
special cultural instructions for this fine salad. 
Along end of 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, 
excelsior, 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 
into the crown, new shoots will be 
sent up throughout the winter. 
Pkt. 10-cts:5-4702:,:15. ctsis0z.;'25 
~ cts.; ¢1b., 75 cts.; Ib , $2.50. 
Vegetable Gardening. (Waits). Covers 
every phase of the subject. $2.50 postpaid. 
Strong healthy Cauliflower Plants are offered on page 212 
