NOTICE. 



A package, of Cauliflower 

 seed contains more than 

 300 seed. 



1 1 CAULIFLOWER. 



German, BVwmen-KoTil; Prench, Chou-fleur; Spanish, Coliflor; Swedish, Blomkal. 



The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown exr^ept by 

 professional gardeners, by reason of the erroneous notion that it is so hard to grow that only skilled gardenei's- can produce it. I am 

 certain that any ohe will be reasonably successful with this, most desirable Tegetable if they will observe' the caltnral directions 

 given below. 



^IJ I TT IT D P For spring and early summer crop sow in march or early in April in hotbed, and transplant to cold frame when 

 iVi-" sulHcienily large, and to the open ground as soon as hard freezing is over. The plants will endure a light frost. 

 Thesoil for Cauliflower should be like that for Cabbage, but is better to be made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop. Give the 

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

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

 ings shonld 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 thelaborit 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 stocks, 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 fam- 

 ily ipurposes ; by far the earliest and surest header and the most 

 profitable grown. The greater pai't of Cauliflower seed offered 

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

 severance am able to offer this thoroughbred American variety — 

 "Chief." It is of 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, weish heavier than 

 any early variety. '-Buckbee's E.xtra Early Chief stands at 

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

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

 Landers, the great Cauliflower specialist, says : "Rrynrdiner tUf 

 t7~ial wliicli I have made of Buckhee's Extra Early Chief, it was with 

 «omc doubt that I was first tempted to try th is var^iety 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 expectations. It is 

 a week earlier than Henderson's Snowball, andahetter variety in every 

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

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

 My stock is limited, so get in your orders earlj'. Pkt. loo, 2pkts. 

 25c, K oz. 81.00, oz. .?3.00, H lt>. SIO.OO, 



F. WATSON, Cheyboygan, Mich., ivrites: 



The Seeds I got of you last year gave the best of satisfae- 

 The '■Chief Cauliflower was immense." 



tion 



HENDERSON'S TRUE EARLY SNOWBALL— Certainly a fine variety, 

 great favorite and standard throughout the country; very early, 

 close gi-owing. of compact habit: is well adapted for forcing 

 imderVlass during winter and spring. It is without doubt one 

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

 able, and will satisfv vou in everv particular. Pkt. 10c, oz. 

 S1.25. oz. .§2.00, 14 lb.>7.50. 

 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 entii-e crop is ready for market. Market gar- 

 deners and private plartters will do well to plant this superior 

 varietv. Pkt. 10c, 3^ oz. ?1.23 oz. S>.00. U lb. $7.50. 

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

 l)referable variety to grow, surpassing most other varieties. 

 Will stand heat and drought exceptionally well. For forcingthis 

 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 unequaled, It also does equally well for late planting, 

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

 Pkt. 5c; V oz. 40c. oz. 70c, ^ lb. .?2.50. 

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

 forcing : produces a good head ; of d^\ arf habit, .with, solid, pure 

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

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

 5c, oz. 40c. lb! SI. 25. 

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

 grown : sure to please. Curd is well protected by leaves, ana 

 beinsr hardv it stands droueht verv well ; a sure header, of good 

 " " Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. I4' lb. $1.25. 



quality, and fine in every way. Pkt. 5c, oz 

 CauHflower seed, as every gardener and Cauliflower fancier knows, is one of the seeds in the buying of which the price should never be questioned 



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