^ULIFLOWER. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



German, Blumen-Kohl. French. Chuu-lteui: 

 Spanish, Coliflor. Swedish, Blomkal. 



One Ounce of Seed Will Crow 1,000 Plants. 



CULTURE. 



THE CAULIFLOWER, although one of the most delicious vegetauk-b. is but little 

 grown except by professional gardeners, by reason of the erroneous notion that it is so 

 hard to grow that only skilled gardners can produce it. 1 am certain that any one will 

 be reasonably successful with this most desirableivegetable if they will observe the 

 cultural directions given belo iv. 



For spring- and early summer crop sow in March or early in April in hotbed, and transplant to cold frame when suffi- 

 ciently large, and to the open ground as soon as hard freezing is ov?r. The plants wiU endure a light frost. The 

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

 plants thoroueh culture and keep free from worms with Persian insect powder. For late crop sow at the same time as for late cab- 

 bage, 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 sowings should be so regulated as to bring it in either early summer or late fall. Although nine tenths of the cauliflowei-s 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 mislead 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, 



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

 great favorite and standard throughout the countrv, verv earlv. 



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

 introducing to you' Buckbee"s Extra Early Chief, the greatest of 

 all early cauliflowers. The best variety for either market or 

 family purposes : bv far the earliest and surest header, and the 

 most 'profitable grown. The greater part of cauliflower seed 

 offered is of European growth, but after years of careful study 

 and perseverance am able to offer this thoroughbred American 

 variety, •• Chief." Is of very compact growth with short stalks. 

 They can be planted very close together, and the leaves growing 

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

 handsome beyond description, measuring fully 12 to 15 inches 

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

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

 The heads i)eiugso 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. 3IR. H. 

 LAXDERS. aic m eat lauUitower spcciaiist, .soy.s; -'Regarding the trial 

 •which I haiSnridr, of Buckhce's Extra Earl ji Chief . it ivas with some 

 doubt that I was first tempted to try this variety, three seaions ago. as 

 there are so many •Bests" offered, Imt T can heartily say that after 

 trying your new muliflower it more than meets my expectations. R 

 is a wrch earlier than Hendcison's Snow Ball, and a better variety in 

 every tvay. It can be used f'-r early or late cauliflower, with the full 

 assuranr.e that it is impossible to prociirc a better or more reliable 

 variety." Mv stock is limited, so get in vour orders early. Pkt. 

 15c, 2 pkts. 25c, }i oz. .?1.00, oz. .§3.00, lb. $10.00. 



F. WATSON, Cheboygan, Michigan , ivrites: "The 

 seeds I got from youlast year gave thebest of satisfaction. The 

 'Cliief cauliflower was immense." 



Cauliflower seed, as every gardener and cauliflower fancier knows 



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

 under glass during winter and spring. It is without doubt one. 

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

 able, and will satisfy vou in every particular. Pkt. 10c," oz. 

 S1.25, 1 oz. -82.00. H lb. -^'-SO. 

 EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT — (Selected^ - Remarkable for 

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

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

 heads S to 10 inches in diameter will be ready early in June, in 

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

 deners and urivate planters will do well to plant this superior 

 variety. Pkt. 10c. K oz. SI. 25. 1 oz. .<2.00, I4 lb. §7..')0 

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

 preferable variety to grow, surpassing most other varieties. Will 

 stand heat and drouth exceptionally well. For forcing this va- 

 riety is particularly well adapted from its dwarf growth arid 

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

 den it is unequaled. It also does eqxially well for late planting, 

 and mav be considered as the best successive var let v. Pkt. 5c. 

 }i oz. 4lic. oz. 70c. }i lb. .?2.50. 

 EXTRA EARLY PARIS — Avery reliable early variety. Good for 

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

 white cui;|i of superior quality. Should be planted very early 

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

 5c, oz. 40c, I4' lb." S1.25. 

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

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

 being hardy it stands drouth very well; a sure header, of good 

 quality, and fine in every way. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 51.25. 



is one of the seeds in the buying or which price should never be questioned. 



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