EXHIBITOR'S STATEMENT 



St. Catherines, Ont., R. R. No. 3. 

 CAULIFLOWER Contest. September 15, 1928. 



Gentlemen : 



We usually try to get our first sowing of late Cauliflower seed in the soil just as soon 

 as it is possible to get on the open ground in the Spring. This is followed with two 

 other sowings about a week apart. This usually gives us good strong plants by June 

 1st at which time we start to plant and continue to do so when the weather is favorable 

 (as we have no irrigation) until the 15th of July. 



We have experimented with different varieties but have always had the best results 

 with the Francis C. Stokes & Co. strain of Early Snowball. We use this variety for 

 both early and late plantings. Our soil is a heavy sandy loam which seems to respond 

 best to well-rotted manure and crop rotation. We have never had any noticeable 

 difference from the use of commercial fertilizers so have discontinued their use. We 

 plan to go over our patches twice a week and tie up any heads that are forming. 

 This is necessary to keep the head white and marketable. 



The cost of producing an acre of Cauliflower depends a good deal on the value of your 

 land. In our case I would say the cost of production per acre would be about $500.00. 

 Our returns over the last five years have run anywhere from $200.00 to SI, 000. 00 per 

 acre depending a good deal on the weather and our local market conditions at the 

 time of harvest. 



We market our crop through about a dozen local stores which we keep supplied. In 

 this way we have a steady demand throughout the season. This year we commenced 

 to cut the early ones the first part of June and have cut every week since and expect 

 to continue to do so until late in December. 



Respectfully submitted, Harry G.\le. 





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