LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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CAULIFLOWER. 



(Blumenkohi.) 



Deep loamy soil, with a 

 substratum that retains 

 moisture during dry 

 weather, is the most suita- 

 ble for the growth of cauli- 

 flower. A high state of 

 fertility is essential to pro- 

 duce the best results. The 

 season and other conditions 

 being favorable, it can, how- 

 ever, be grown on soil not 

 specially adapted for it. 

 Avoid planting on land in 

 which cabbage, kale, tur- 

 nips or any crops of that 

 nature have been grown. 

 For the early crop, sow the 

 seed in hot beds at the same 

 time as you would sow cab- 

 bage. When the young 



plants are hard enough to handle it is best to transplant them 

 in another bed, which will make them strong and stalky by 

 the time that they should be planted in the open air. It is 

 not advisable to bi'ing them to the open field until the weather 

 is well settled, for if too much stunted by severe frosts they 

 have a strong tendency to form the flower before the plant 

 has attained sufficient strength to develop it, consequently it 

 remains small and entirely worthless. For the late crop sow 

 the seed in the open air about the middle of spring and treat 

 as you would cabbage. Such plants as have not headed in 

 the autumn when cold weather sets in can be stored away in 

 a cool cellar or cold frame, and in a few weeks they will form 

 heads without requiring any further attention. 



"One ounce of seed will produce 3,000 plants. 



'^Early Snowball. (Henderson.) The most popular variety 

 in cultivation, and grown more extensively than any othe" 

 sort. Produces large, solid, pure white heads; a reliable 

 header, dwarf in habit and as early as the earliest. Pkt. 25of 

 % oz. $1.25, oz. $4. 



ery Dwarf Smali= Leaved Erfurt. Differs from othe 

 in that it has very narrow and pointed leaves, which grow 

 perfectly upright, thus adapting it for close cultivation or 

 forcing. It is a sure header; heads small and uniform. A 

 rapid grower, and when grown for a fall crop it can be 

 sown later than any other variety. Packet 20c, y£ oz. $1, 

 oz. $3.50. 



Long Island Beauty. (American grown seed.) Originated 

 from an early fine head that developed ten days in advance of 

 any other in a field of Extra Early Erfurt. It has since been 

 grown with great care and seed saved from the finest selected 

 heads. Pkt. 20c, oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



^Extra Early Erfurt. Finest strain of Erfurt ever offered, 

 forming large heads. Early and reliable, and in our trials 

 the past season it compared favorably with the Snowball. 

 PW^Oc, 1^ oz. $1, ounce $3.50. 



Extra Early Paris. Short stalks and large leaves, heads 

 large, white and compact. A standard variety. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 25c, oz. 75c. 



Nonpareil or Half Early Paris. Heads good size and uni- 

 form. Planted at the same time with the preceding, it comes 

 iij the other is about done. Pkt. 10c, 3^ oz. 20c, oz. 60c. 



I^lgiers. A fine variety, sure to head, and one of the best 

 for.late use; the heads remain firm and solid for a long time. 

 EK^t. 10c, oz. 25c, oz. 90c. 



Lenormand's Short Stem. Produces a very close and 

 uniforip curd, well protected by leaves; hardy and stands 

 drw^veather. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 



^^eitch's Autumn Giant. The heads are beautifully 

 white, large, firm and compact, and being thoroughly pro- 

 tected by the foliage remain long fit for use. Pkt, 10c. 

 oz. 75c. 



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CELERIAC, OR-TURNIP=ROOTED CELERY. 

 (Knollen Sellerie.) 



Sow early in the spring in light, rich soil; transplant in 

 May into beds, and water freely in dry weather. When the 

 plants are nearly full grown it is customary to earth up the 

 bulbs to the height of four or five inches. In about a month 

 they will be found suflSciently blanched for use. The roots, 

 which resemble turnips, will be ready in October, and may 

 be preserved in sand during the winter. The roots are used 

 in soups, or after being scraped and sliced, boil very tender 

 and stew for four or five minutes in just enough milk to cover, 

 after which season with salt and serve with butter. 



jg^^One ounce produces 7,000 plants. 



'rague Giant. Of fine flavor and large size. Packet 5c, 

 oz. 30c, ^1 lb. $1. 



^Applet-Shaped. A variety smaller in size and more smooth. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. 

 Paris Market. A new and distinct sort, with quite small 

 ps, enabling it to be planted closer than other sorts; roots 

 round and quite smooth. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, >4 lb. 1.00. 



CHICORY. (Chicori.) 



Sow in spring in drills half an inch deep, in good, mellow 

 soil. The after culture is the same as recommended for car- 

 rots. . Chicory is cultivated chiefly for its roots, which are 

 dried and used as a substitute or flavoring ingredient for 

 coffee. 



Large Rooted or Coffee. The leaves when blanched are 

 esteemed as an excellent salad. The dried roots form the 

 c"fiicory of commerce. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 80c, lb. $1. 



Celenac. Prague Giant 



