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FERRY'S SEEDS 



CAULIFLOWER 



Chinese Cabbage — Chihii 



CHINESE CABBAGE 



This is not a true cabbage and is often called Celery Cabbage 

 on account of the shape of the heads which resemble celery. The 

 leaves are more like those of turnip in color and texture. The 

 flavor is distinct and in the raw state is considered superior to 

 cabbage. It combines the quahties of both celery and cabbage 

 and is highly prized as a salad vegetable. Plant seed out of doors 

 at the same time as turnip. Thin to 12 to 16 inches apart 

 in the rows. If planted too early this species will "bolt" during 

 hot weather and fail to form heads. 



CHIHLI This is a sure heading, vigorous growing variety with 

 erect, dark green, roughened leaves which enclose a cylin- 

 drical pointed head 18 to 20 inches long. The heads are 

 very compact and are white with a delicate tint of green. A 

 very satisfactory variety for home garden and commercial 

 growing. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 2 oz. 85c; 1/4 lb. $1.50. 



WONGBOK A comparatively short type with blocky, pear 

 shaped head. The foliage is medium light yellowish green 

 and the plants are compact and leafy. Heads are 8 to 10 

 inches tall, tightly folded and are rich creamy white in 

 color. This tender, succulent variety possesses a rich, 

 appetizing flavor. 

 Pkt, 10c; oz. 50c; 2 oz. 85c; 1/4 lb. $1.50. 



CARDOON 



This is related to the Globe Artichoke but is grown for the 

 leaf stems. When served like asparagus these form a very 

 palatable dish. The stalks require blanching and are raised very 

 much like celery. The rows should be about 4 feet apart and 

 plants 2 feet apart in the rows. A rich soil is necessary in 

 the production of a good crop. The vegetable is ready for use 

 in late fall or winter. 



LARGE SMOOTH A tender and richly flavored variety which 



blanches easily and makes an attractive appearance. 

 - Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 2 oz. 85c; 1/4 lb. $1.50. 



For many years cauliflower has been esteemed as one of the 

 most delicious of vegetables but until recently it was erroneously 

 regarded as very difficult to gro%v. It is known now that the 

 same methods which produce good cabbage will yield cauhflower 

 successfully. The only significant difference in cultiore is that 

 the heads of cauliflower must be protected from sunlight in order 

 to assure a white curd which is so desirable. This is most 

 readily accomplished by gathering the tops of the leaves to- 

 gether loosely as soon as the heads beging to form. Shut off the 

 light but do not cramp the head. 



DANISH GIANT — Dry Weather This variety is recommended 

 for localities subject to draught for it tlirives under this 

 condition when other sorts would be seriously injured by it. 

 The plant is second early, maturing heads about 90 days 

 after transplanting. Large leaves protect a medium to 

 large head that is very solid, delicious in flavor and of fine 

 quality. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50; 2 oz. $4.50; 1/4 lb. $8.00. 



EARLY SNOWBALL Repeated trials show that our strain is 

 unsurpassed in earUness. It is adapted to forcing as well as 

 to early outdoor planting, and even late summer growing. 

 Matures about 75 days after transplanting and is de- 

 pendably sureheading. The plant is compact and produces 

 medjum to large rounded heads, 9 or 10 inches in diameter. 

 They are firm and tender and if properly blanched are snow 

 white in color. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50; 2 oz. $4.50; 1/4 lb. $8.00. 



EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT A remarkably sure head- 

 ing variety of finest quality. It matures in about 80 days, 

 only shghtly later than Early Snowball. The outer leaves 

 of the plant are sufficiently large and nixmerous to furnish 

 good protection for the head which is of medium size. The 

 pure white curd is deep, fine grained and of excellent 

 quality. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50; 2 oz. $4.50; 1/4 lb. $8.00 



VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT This cauhflower is very 

 popular in the South as a large heading late fall sort. The 

 plant is of robust habit with large outer leaves that protect 

 the head well. It needs room to develop because of its 

 spreading growth. The head is of giant size, compact, firm 

 and remains long fit for use. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; 2 oz. $1.25; 1/4 lb. $2.00. 



Cauliflower — Early Snowball 



