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CAULIFLOWER 



Culture. — Cauliflower requires about the same 

 cultivation as cabbage. For spring crops sow the 

 seed in hotbeds early in February, transplanting 

 early to the garden in April. For the main or fall 

 crop sow seed in June and set out plants the latter 

 part of July. When the heads begin to form, the 

 outside leaves may be brought together and tied 

 over them, keeping the heads white and tender. 



The culture of Cauliflower is growing in this 

 country. It is one of the most delicious vegetables, 

 and it is not difficult to grow if ordinary care is 

 exercised, and anyone will be reasonably sure of 

 success if the cultural directions given above are 

 carefully followed. 



One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants and 

 sow about 40 square feet 



One of the joys of remaining neutral. In Denmark the Cauliflower man still goes his rounds 



170 S. S. Alabaster 



A remarkably sure-heading Cauliflower of dwarf habit, with short outside 

 leaves. The heads when ready for market are medium to large in size, 

 pure white and of the finest quality. This variety matures slightly later 

 than the Earliest Snowball listed below, but for out-of-door use makes a 

 larger, finer head. Plants are remarkable for their splendid growth and 

 uniformity. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $2.50, V 4 lb. $9. 



172 Earliest Snowball 



Unquestionably the earliest strain of the true, short-leaved Snowball 

 type of Cauliflower. Well adapted for forcing or wintering over for an early 

 crop. A most popular sort for these purposes. The plants are compact, with, 

 a few short outside leaves; it is well suited for outside planting. The pure 

 white heads develop very early. Our seed of all our Cauliflower is grown for 

 us by a Danish expert, and we are in a position to supply the most critical 

 trade with seed that can be absolutely depended upon. Pkt. 20 Cts., oz. 

 $2, i/ 4 lb. $7. 



S. S. Alabaster Cauliflower. Five heads cover the basket 



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Danish Dry Weather 



It is a well-known fact that Cauliflower thrives best near large 

 bodies of water. Because of this, Long Island and the Puget Sound 

 country are the greatest Cauliflower sections in America; but, un- 

 fortunately, not all Cauliflower-growers are so situated, and the 

 Danish Dry Weather is a strain that is practically adapted for growing 

 away from the water. Success can be had with this where other va- 

 rieties have failed. It is later in maturing than the other sorts listed 

 above, but produces a beautiful large head, pure white and of the 

 finest quality. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $2.50, %lb. $9. 



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Veitch's Autumn Giant 



A distinct and late variety, with long stems and dark green leaves. 

 The heads are very large, white, firm and compact, being well protected 

 by foliage and remain a long time fit for use. They are very tender 

 and of fine flavor. The plants should be started and transplanted 

 earlier in the season than other sorts so as to insure their full 

 development. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., i/ 4 lb. $1.75. 



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Danish Dry Weather, the best inland Cauliflower 



