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



The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by professional gardener 

 because of the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. Any one will ' 

 reasonably certain of success with this most desirable vegetable if he carefully follows the cultiu-al directions given belo'; 



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

 when sufficiently large to handle. As soon as danger of hard freezing is over set in the open ground in rows two and oi 

 half feet apart and eighteen inches apart in the row. The plants will endure a hght frost. The soil for cauUflower shoi r 

 be like that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop. Plenty of good manui 

 must be well incorporated with the soil and the latter be brought into the highest state of tilth. No application, howev.r- 

 can be more necessary or more useful than that of cultivator and hoe. For late crop, sow at same time as for late ce 

 bage and treat in the same manner. It should be borne in mind that cauliflower tvill not head up well in hot, dry weath* 

 and hence the sowings need to be so timed as to bring the heads to maturity either before the hot summer weather se 

 in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. If it receive at this time a liberal supply of w^ater, the size and quality . 

 the heads will be greatly improved. After the head begins to form, draw the leaves over and tie them together to pr 

 tect it from the sun and to keep it white. The heads should be cut for use while the "curd" is compact and hard, as tht 

 soon become much impaired in quality and appearance after they open and separate into branches. Of the enemies of tl '; 

 crop, none is more formidable than 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 remedies are dusting with fine tobacco dust, or spraying 

 with strong tobacco tea or kerosene emulsion. 



Our cauliflower trials for several years included samples of seeds from some of the most skillful American growers, and 

 while their stocks produced hardy, vigorous plants the heads formed were uniformly more open in the curd and matured 

 a little later than those grown from the best imported seed. All the cauliflower seed we offer is produced by the 

 most experienced growers in Europe, 

 in such localities as are best suited to its 

 proper development and the greatest care 

 is taken to save seed from perfectly de- 

 veloped plants only. 



Early 

 Snowball 



Admirably adapted for forc- 

 ing 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 

 reasonably favorable conditions 

 every plant will form a large, 

 soUd 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 developed earlier than 

 those of any other sort. 



In our recent comparative 

 trials of samples from the best 

 known growers and prominent 

 seedsmen in Europe and America 

 our stocks of Early Snowball 

 were unsurpassed by any in earli- 

 ness . They also gave the highest 

 percentage of well formed heads. 



We are in position to supply 

 the most critical trade with seed 

 which can be depended upon as 

 the very best. Pkt.25c; ^Oz.75c; 

 Oz.$2.60; 20z.$4.7o; %Lb.$9.00 





Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt 



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. 2oc; % Oz. 75c; Oz. $2.25; 

 2 Oz. $4.25; % Lb. $8.00 



rr I r* *i. T^iiis is very early, exceed- 



CdrlV I aVOntC ^^^y ^ardy, easny 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 incUned to be open, are 

 crisp, tender and of fine quality. It keeps in condition 

 for use a long time. Many years' experience has con- 

 vinced us that it is one of the hardiest sorts in cultivation. 

 We urge you to try it. Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; 

 H Lb. $2.50 



One of the best for general culti- 

 vation. Heads large, close, com- 

 pact and very white. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. $1.26; 2 Oz. $2.26; h Lb. $4.00 



Early Erfurt 



Early Snowball Cauliflower. 



Farlv I nnHnn This is a well known variety and of value 

 ■-*■' 'j l-vllUUll where a succession is desired, since its 

 heads mature just after those of the extra early sorts and 

 before the late varieties are fully developed. Heads are 

 tender and good for general use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 

 2 Oz. 75c; h Lb. $1.25 



LcNormand's Short Stem |;?S^i"*ie''aiS 



and producing many leaves which protect the close, solid 

 curd, keeping it well blanched. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 76c; 

 2 Oz. $1.26; h Lb. $2.25 



A valuable late sort, sure to 

 head, of excellent quality and 

 _ 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 most other sorts. One of the very best of 

 the late varieties. Pkt.oc; Oz.SOc; 2 0z.$1.60; ^Lb.$2.60 



A distinct and valuable 

 late variety. The heads 

 are very large, extremely white, firm and compact and 

 being well protected by foliage, remain a long time fit for 

 use. The plants should be started and transplanted early 

 in the season to insure their full development. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. 90c; h Lb. $1.60 



Large Algiers 



Veitch's Autumn Giant 



