D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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Cauliflower 



THE CAULIFLOWER, although one 

 of the most dehcious vegetables, is but 

 little grown except by professional 

 gardeners, because of the erroneous 

 notion that it is so difficult to grow 

 that only skilled gardeners can pro- 

 duce it. Anyone will Vje reasonably 

 certain of success with this most desir- 

 able vegetable if he carefully follows 

 the cultural directions given below. 



tf^lll TrUI2F ^^^ spring and early summer crop sow in March or early in April in hot-bed and transplant to cold 

 ^^ ■-' ■ •-' ■^■^ frame when sufficiently large, 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 be like that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than 

 is ordinarily used for that crop. Give the plants thorough culture and keep free from worms with Persian insect powder. 

 For late crop sow at same time as for late cabbage and treat in the same manner. It should be borne in mind that cauli- 

 flower zcill not head up well in hot, dry weather and hence the sowings should be so regulated as to bring it 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 heads begin to form, draw the leaves 

 over and pin or tie them together to protect the head from the sun and keep it white. The heads 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 branchas. 



Our cauliflower seed 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 developed plants only. 



Early 



Snowball 



Cauliflower. 



f^ ARLY f^ NOWBALL QAtUFLOWER 



Extensively Grown for Forcing or Wintering Over for Early Crop. 



It is exceedingly early and hardy and is one of the surest to make a solid, 

 compact head. 



TUB BEST FOR LATE SUMMER AND FALL CHOP 



Good seed is absolutely necessary for success in growing cauliflower. Our seed is most carefully grow n. 



WITH REASONABLE CARE EVERY PLANT WILL PRODUCE A FINE HEAD. 



Pkt. 2oc; ^Oz. 75o; Oz. $-2.50: 2 Oz. $4.75: ^ Lb. $«J.OO 



