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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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<^^HE CAULIFLOWER, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by professional garden- 

 €^ ers, because of the erroneous notion that it is so diflBcult to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. Any one 

 ^■^ will be reasonably certain of success with this most desirable vegetable if he carefully follows the cultural directions 



given below: 



CULTURE— For spring and early summer crop, sow in March or early in April, in hotbed and transplant to cold 

 frame when sufi&ciently large to handle, and to the open ground as soon as danger of hard freezing is over. The plants 

 will endure a light frost. The soil for cauliflower should belike that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than is 

 ordinarily used for that crop. Plenty of good mauiire must be well incorporated with the soil and the latter be brought into 

 the highest state of tilth No application, however, can be more necessary or more useful than that of cultivator and 

 hoe. For late crop, sow at same time as fur late cabbage and treat in the same manner. It should be borne in mind 

 that cauliflower wilt not head up well in hot, dry weather, and hence the sowings need to be so timed as to bring the heads 

 to maturity either before the hot, summer weather sets in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. If it receive at this 

 time a liberal supply of water, the size and quality of the heads will be greatly improved. After the head begins! to 

 form, draw the leaves over and pin or tie them together to protect it from the sun and to keep it 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. Of the enemies of the crop, none is more formidable tlian the cabbage root maggot. This seems to have 

 a special liking for the cauliflower. Probably the best and most surely effective protective measure is enveloping each 

 plant with a tight fitting collar of tarred felt. Plant lice 

 are another serious pest of this crop. Effective reme- 

 dies are dusting with fine tobacco dust, or spraying with 

 strong tobacco tea or kerosene emulsion. 



Our cauliflower seed is produced by the 

 most experienced growers in Europe, m 

 such localities as are best suited to its proper 

 development and the greatest care is taken 

 to save seed fronr perfectly developed plants 

 only. 



,/tARLY 



'^ SNOWBALL . . 

 CAlLirLOWER 



Admirably adapted for forcing 

 or wintering over for early crop, 

 and the most popular sort for 

 these purposes. It is also one of 

 the best sorts for late summer 

 and fall crop, and with reasona- 

 bly favorable conditions eveiy 

 plant will form a large, solid 

 head of fine quality. The plants 

 are compact, with few narrow, 

 upright leaves and are well suited 

 for close planting. The heads 

 are solid, compact, round, very 

 white and curd-like and are de- 

 veloped earlier than those of any 

 other sort. 



We know our stock of this va- 

 riety is unsurpassed and is supe- 

 rior to much that is sold under 

 such names as Gilt Edge, Earli- 

 est, etc., etc. 



Pkt. 25c; ^Oz. 75c; Oz. $2.50; 

 2 0Z. $4.75; ^ Lb. $9.00 



^xtra Early Dwarf Erfurt 



Early Favorite 



Similar in all respects to Early Snowball and nearly as 

 early. It will give excellent results either in the home 

 garden or for market use and is superior to most seed 

 sold at higher prices, Pkt. 25c; %£ Oz. 76c; Oz. $2.25; 

 2 Oz. $4.25; ^ Lb. $8.00 



While not quite so early as the 

 Snowball, this is very early, 

 exceedingly hardy, easily 

 grown and perhaps the best sort for the inexperienced 

 grower, as it will head under conditions in which many 

 sorts would fail. The plants are large and form large 

 heads which, although inchned to be open, are crisp, ten- 

 der and of fine quality. It keeps in condition for use a long 

 time. Several years' experience has convinced us that it is 

 one of the hardiest kinds in cultivation. We urge you to 

 try it. Pkt. 6c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50 ;I% Lb. $2.50 



£XTRA EARLY PARIS. Heads- large, white, of ex- 

 cellent flavor, tender and delicious. Leaves large, stalk 

 short. Being so early it must always be a favorite, especi- 

 ally with market gardeners. Pkt. 6c; Oz.$1.00; 2 0z.$1.50; 

 % Lb. $2.50 



One of the best for general culti- 

 vation. Heads large, close, com- 

 pact and very white. Pkt. 5c; 

 H Lb. $4.00 



Early Erfurt 



Oz. $1.25; 2 0z. $2.25: 



Early Snov/ball Cauliflower. 



EARLY LONDON. This is a standard variety and quite 

 early. Heads are tender and good for general use. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 76c; H Lb. $1.25 



^ARLY PARIS, OR NONPAREIL. A most excel- 

 lent French variety with good sized, uniform heads which 

 are tender and delicious. If planted at the same time as 

 the Extra Early Paris, it will be ready for use when that 

 variety is exhausted. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 



/!^ Lb. $1.75 



LeNORMAND'S SHORT STEM. Plant hardy, com- 

 pact growing, sure heading and producing many leaves 

 which protect the close, solid curd, keeping it well blanched. 



, Pkt. 6c; Oz. 76c; 2 Oz. $1.25; H Lb. $2.25 



■ -/ A I ^ * A- valuable late sort, sure to 



I <irO^ AlQl^rS head, of the best quality and 

 L.UI^\/ ni^lVIJ popular with market garden- 

 ers. Plant large but of upright growth, the leaves protect- 

 ing the heads so that they will endure uninjured a frost that 

 .would ruin other sorts. One of the very best of the late 

 J /varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.50; ^ Lb. $2.50 



VEITCH'S autumn giant, a distinct and valua- 

 ble late variety. The heads are very large, extremely 

 white, fimi and compact and being well protected by foli- 

 age, remain a long time fit for use. The plants should be 

 started and transplanted early in the season to insure their 

 full development. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 90c; 

 H Lb. $1.50 



