1 1 CAULIFLOWER. 



Gerrcmn, Blumen-Kohl. French, Chou^fleur. Spanish, Colijlor. Swedish. Blomhal. 



The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by professional gardeners, by reason of 

 the erroneous notion that it is so hard to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. I am certain that any one will be reasona- 

 bly successful with this most desirable vegetable if they will observe the cultural directions given below. 



^IJI 'yiTDC For spring and early summer crop sow in March or early in April in hotbed, and transplant to cold frame when 

 iV«-«« sufficiently large, and to the open ground as soon as hard freezing is over. The plEfnts will endure a light frost. 

 The soil for Cauliflower should belike that for cabbage, but it is better to be made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop. Give the 

 plants thorough culture and keep free from worms with Persian insect powder. For late crop sow at the same time as for late cabbage, 

 and treat in tbe same manner. It should be borne in mind that Cauliflower will not head up good in hot dry weather, and hence the sow- 

 ings should be so regulated as to bring it in either early summer or late fall. Although nine-tenths of the Cauliflowers grown in this 

 country are produced without it, frequent and abundant watering is so beneficial that it pays well for the labor it costs. After the heads 

 begin to form, draw the leaves over them and pin or tie them together to protect them from the sun and keep them white. , They should be 

 cut for use while the "curd" is compact and hard, as they soon become tough and bitter after they open and separate into branches. 



Do not be misled by ordering cheap, inferior seeds, bankrupt stock, etc., which some seedsmen are offering, and which as a gift is too expensive. 



My seed is carefully tested, perfectly reliable, and will please you in every way. 



BUCKBEE'S EXTRA EARLY CHIEF— I have no hesitancy in intro- 

 ducing to you Buckbee's Extra Early Chief, the greatest of all 

 early Cauliflowers. The best variety for either market or fami- 

 ly purposes; by far the earliest and surest header and the most 

 profitable grown. The greater part ot Cauliflower seed oJfered 

 is of European growth, but after years of careful study and per- 

 severance am able to offer this thoroughbred American variety — 

 "Chief." It is^f very compact growth, with short stalks. They 

 can be planted very close together, and the leaves growing up- 

 ward naturally protect the heads, which, to say the least, are 

 handsome beyond description, measuring fully twelve to fifteen 

 inches across, and even more under careful cultivation ; are pure 

 snow white, very close, compact and of the most superior quality. 

 The heads being so extremely solid and deep, weigh heavier than 

 any early variety. ''Buckbee's Extra Early Chief" stands at 

 the head as a shipping sort, the peer of all as a market and fam- 

 ily variety. Will more than meet your expectations. Mr. H. 

 Landers, tne great Cauliflower specialist, says; '■• Regarding ttte 

 trial which I have made of Buckbee's Extra Early Chief, it was with 

 some doubt that I loaifir^t tempted to try this variety, three seasons ago. 

 as there are so many 'Bests' offered, but I can heartily say that after 

 trying your new Cauliflower it more than meets my ejcpectations. It is 

 a week earlier than Flenderson's Snowball, and a better variety in every 

 way. It can be used for early or late Cauliflower, with the fiiU assur- 

 ance that it is impossible to procure a better or more reliable variety." 

 My stock is limited, so get in vour orders early. Pkt. 15c, 3 pkts. 

 2oc, li oz. SI. 01), oz. OJ, (<, lb Sio 00. 



L. P. WATSON, Cheboygan, Mich., writes: 

 •• The seeds I got of you la.'tt year gave the best of satisfaction. 

 The 'Chief Cauliflower icas immense." 



Cauliflower seed, as every gardener and Cauliflower fancier knows, is 



HENDERSON'S TRUE EARLY SNOWBALL— Certainlyafine variety, 

 great favorite and standard throughout the country; very early, 

 close growing, of compact habit; it is well adapted for forcing 

 under ^lass during winter and spring. It is without doubt one 

 of the most reliable early varieties. My stock is perfectly relia- 

 ble, and wUl satisfy vou in every particular. Pkt. 10c, }4 oz. 

 $1.25, oz. S2.00: lb. S7.50. 

 EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT (Selected)— Remarkable for reli- 

 ability of heading; very dwarf, with solid, pure white heads of 

 the most superior quality. If planted the first of March, heads 

 eight to ten inches in diameter will be ready early in June, in 

 which month the entire crop is ready for market. Market gar- 

 deners and private planters will do well to plant this superior 

 variety. Pkt. 10c, }4 oz. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 14 lb. $7.50. 

 BUCKBEE'S EARLY FAVORITE— The earliest, the surest and the 

 preferable variety to grow, surpassing most other varieties. 

 Will stand heat and drought exceptionally well. For forcing this 

 variety is particularly well adapted from its dwarf growth and 

 short outer leaves. As a variety for the family and market gar- 

 den it is unequalled. It also does equally well "for late planting, 

 and mav be considered as one of the best successive varieties. 

 Pkt. 5c. K oz. 40c. oz. 70c. lb. $2.50. 

 EXTRA EARLY PARIS— A very reliable early variety. Good for 

 forcing; produces a good head; of dwarf habit, with solid, pure 

 white curd of superior quality. Should be planted very early, 

 and will please you as a forcing, market or family variety. Pkt. 

 5c. oz. 40c. I4' lb."-?1.25. 

 LE NORMAND'S ^HORT STEM— The very best large late variety 

 grown ; sure to please. Curd is wel) protected by leaves, and 

 being hardy it stands drought very well: a sure header, of good 

 quality, an'i fine in every way Pkt. 5c. oz. 40c, 14 lb. §1 25. 

 one of the seeds in the buying of which price should never be questioned- 



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