DE JONG FLORAL AND 



SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



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CAULIFLOWER 



Ger. Bluhmen Kohl. Fr. Chow Fleur. 

 One ounce will produce 2000 plants. 



Cauliflower ought to receive a similar treatment 

 to Cabbage, except that it requires an extra rich 

 -<oil, an occasional application of liquid maaure 

 and frequent watering:, especially when heading. 

 Early sorts in this latitude are mostly sown in 

 January or February in hot-beds, transplanted 

 once before setting in open ground, and finally 

 transplante i before the middle of April in rich, 

 deeply worked soil, 2 feet by 15 inches apart. 

 Latj corts are sown and cultivated like late cab- 

 bage. When heading, tie the top leaves together 

 to protect from exposure to the sun. 



Early Snowball Cauliflower 



EARLY SNOWBALL. The improved strain that 

 we offer of this variety is the best that is 

 grown, no difference under what name it is 

 offered. Can recommend this highly to market 

 gardeners as one of the best early cauliflowers. 

 Very early and reliable in heading. Of dwarf 

 habit, with very short outer leaves, allowing it 

 to be planted close together. Per pkt. 15 cts., 

 oz. 60 cts., oz. $2.00. 



DANISH GIANT. This variety is also listed as 

 "Dry Weather" Cauliflower. This is a fine, 

 large variety, that produces solid, pure white 

 heads, about a week or ten days later than 

 Snowball. Its main feature is the fact that it 

 will stand an unusual amount of dry or warm 

 weather and still produce perfect, large, solid 

 heads. So it is especially adapted for growing 

 in localities where all other sorts fail to grow. 

 By use of this strain fine cauliflower can be 

 grown in many dry districts where it has been 

 impossible heretofore to raise this delicious veg- 

 etable. Per pkt. 15 cts., ^4 oz. 50 cts., oz. 

 $1.75. 



HALF EARLY PARIS. One of the most popular 

 varieties in cultivation; heads very white, com- 

 pact, of delicious flavor, sure to head and 

 good for an early or late variety. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., 1/2 OZ. 70 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A superior 

 variety M-ith fine, large, well formed heads. 

 Very early, hardy, and stands dry weather. The 

 curd is very close and uniform, and well pro- 

 tected by leaves, which render it desirable for 

 early and late use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 

 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



CRESS OR PEPPER 

 GRASS 



Ger Kress. Fr. Cresson. 



A very useful and healthful salad plant; can be 

 used alone or mixed with lettuce or other sal- 

 ads for which it is prized; it is also used for 

 garnishing. Sow early in spring, rather thickly, 

 in shallow drills, one foot apart in the open 

 gro und ; for a succession, sow at short intervals 

 throughout the season. 



UPLAND CRESS. This is a hardy perennial, 

 thriving on any soil, and is the first to make 

 its appearance in early spring. It grows very 

 rapidly. The young and tender leaves can be 

 eaten raw, or as a salad, or when the leaves 

 become large, boiled as greens. In taste it is 

 very pleasant, having the flavor of the Water 

 Cress, and is agreeable to all. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



FINE CURLED. This little salad will bear cut- 

 ting several times; used mixed with lettuce its 

 leaves impart an agreeable, warm, pungent 

 taste. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^4 lb. 30 

 cts., lb. $1.00. 



BRUSSELLS SPROUTS 



Ger. Rosen KohL Fr, Chou de Bruzelles. 



This plant grows two or three feet high and 

 produces from the sides of the stalk numerous 

 little sprouts, one or two inches in diameter, re- 

 seembling cabbages. The leaves should be brok- 

 en down in the fall, to give the little cabbages 

 room to grow. They are very tender and sweet 

 after early frost. The small heads are boiled and 

 served in the manner of cabbages. Sow in seed- 

 bed in May, transplant and cultivate like cabbage. 

 IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best and lead- 

 ing varieties. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



CHICORY 



Ger. Chicoric. Fr. Chicoree. 



Pursue the manner of cultivation as for car- 

 rots. If to be used as a salad, blanch the leaves 

 by covering so as to exclude the light. If raised 

 for its roots, dig about the same time as carrots, 

 wash the roots and then slice them either way, 

 and dry them thoroughly by artificial heat. 



LARGE ROOTED. Use to mix with, or as a sub- 

 stitute for coffee. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 14 lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



POP CORN 



WHITE RICE. The best white variety grown. 

 It bears from three to six ears per stalk. Al- 

 ways brings the best price in the market. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., V2 pt. 20 cts., 2 for 35 cts., post- 

 paid, by express, V2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN. Color of a peculiar lustrous 

 golden yellow, and when popped of a rich 

 cream color. Very prolific. Kernel and ear 

 large: very tender. Per pkt. 5 cts., V2 pt. 20 

 cts., 2 for 35 cts., postpaid, by express, Vz pk. 

 $1.00, pk. $1.75. 



BLUE BEAUTY. An extra early variety which 

 pops very large and is the most tender and 

 crisp of all. Although the kernels are black, 

 this color does not seem to show at all when 

 popped, being then a pearly white. This new 

 variety has been bred in Wisconsin and is ex- 

 tremely early, ripening so it may be popped the 

 same season as grown, without kiln drying. 

 When popped it expands to largest size of any 

 we have ever seen, for crispness and flavor not 

 excelled by any. Per pkt. 5 cts., 1/2 pt. 20 cts., 

 2 for 35 cts., postpaid, by express Vo pk. $1.50, 

 pk. $2.50. 



