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CAULIFLOWER— Continued. 



Pkt. Oz. 



Algiers. An extra fine late variety, for the market, and sure to head ; becoming a general favorite, go 15 1 00 



Large Late Walcheren. A good old variety, producing large firm wtii.e heads 10 75 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. One of the finest late varieties, of robust habit, com- 

 pact, and thoroughly protected bj 15 1 00 



Plants famished in season, see list and prices under head of Esculent Roots and Plants. 

 CARDOON. 



Kardonen, Ger. Cardan, Fr. Cardo Hortense, Span- 

 Is much cultivated in Europe for culinary purposes. The stem of the leaves, which are thick and cri- 

 being blanched in the same manner as Celery, are the eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews. 

 They are in perfection during the autumn and winter. Sow in April in drills 1 inch deep ; when one j 

 transplant in trenches of well-manured ground 3 feet apart and 1 foot in the rows ; the roots remain from year 

 Large Solid Stalked. The best variety Pkt , 10 cents ; Oz., 40 cents. 



CARROT. 



AR'kren, Ger. Carotte, Fr. Zanahoria, Span. 



The early varieties are the best for table use. For an early crop sow as soon as the ground is in working order; 

 for a late crop sow in June and July ; when sown late they excel the late varieties for table use. The la- 

 varieties are suitable for a main crop. Sow in May and June, in drills about 1 foot apart, thin out to stand 4 inches 

 in the rows. The most suitable ground for Carrots is that of a rich, deep sandy loam, deeply cultivated, which 

 has been well manured for previous crops ; if fresh manure is used, it often causes ill-shaped roots. 



Pkt. Oz. lb. 

 Early Very Short Horn Scarlet. The earliest forcing variety, small root and excellent flavor. %z 5 13 1 50 



Early Scarlet Horn. The favorite early rec summer variety ; fine grained and good flavor 5 15 1 25 



Early Half-Long Scarlet. A desirable variety between the Scarlet Horn and the Long Orange. 5 15 1 25 



Early Half-Long Carentan. A new scarlet variety, without core, for forcing or the open ground. 5 15 150 



Danver's Half-Long Scarlet. A new rich orange-red variety, very smooth and handsome, 



mid-v ay itween :he Long Orange and Early Scarlet Horn, producing very large crops... 5 15 1 25 



Improved Long Orange. The best late, deep orange-colored variety, for general culture as well 



as the garden, being preferred by dairymen for stock 5 id i 00 



Long Red Altringham. A large, good-flavored field variety, for table use or feeding stock 5 10 1 00 



Large White Belgian. Grows one-third above ground, large white roots, with green top, 



grown almost exclusively for feeding stock 5 10 80 



CELERY. 

 Sellerie, Ger. Celeri, Fr. Apio, Span. 



Sow the last of March or early in April, in an open border, in rich mellow ground, in shallow drills, watering freely 

 in dry weather. By rolling or pressing in the seed the result has been more satisfactory than when covered. The 

 tops are cut off once or twice before planting out, to make them stocky, and they suffer less from being trans- 

 planted. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches high, transplant a portion in trenches or on the level ground ; the 

 dwarf varieties 3 feet, and the taller sorts 4 feet between the rows, plants 6 inches apart in the rows ; pressing the 

 earth tight around the plants, to exclude the air from the roots, which is essential in seiting out all kinds of plants; 

 repeating at intervals of two or three weeks for a succession. As they advance in growth, cultivate to keep down 

 the weeds, and when large enough blanch by earthing up, which should be performed gradually in fine weather, 

 taking care not to bury the hearts of the plants. The first operation is that of handling the plants, as it is termed, 

 after the soil has been drawn up with the hoe, it is drawn closer around each plant by the hand, to keep the leaves 

 firm in an upright position and prevent spreading, continuing until it is ready to be finally stored away for the 

 winter. The Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted, maybe planted either on level ground or in shallow drills. The root of it 

 swells like a turnip, and may be preserved in sand through the winter ; this is cooked and dressed similar to Beets 

 To store for winter use, select well-drained ground, dig trenches 1 foot wide and deep enough to cover the tops of 

 the plants. Pack the stalks in this in an upright position, covering with boards to shed the water, and ! 

 weather protect with straw or leaves. On wet soils place the stalks four layers deep on either side of a ridge, 

 cover with 4 inches of soil and protect as described above. When wanted for use, open at one end, coveri: 2 

 to keep out the frost. 

 Dreer's Large White Solid. Our favorite market variety, large, solid, blanches perfectly white, Pkt. Oz. lb. 



of fine flavor, crisp and very tender >j 10 40 400 



Seymour's Superb, or Giant White Solid. Large white stalks, crisp and soiid 10 30 3 00 



Boston Market Dwarf. This is the famous short, bushy, white, solid, excellent flavored mar- 

 ket variety, constantly increasing in demand 10 60 6 00 



Henderson's Half Dwarf White. Solid, crisp and of a fine nutty flavor 10 60 6 00 



Sandringham Dwarf White. White, solid, crisp, of remarkably fine flavor and good qualities. 10 30 300 

 Dwarf Golden Heart. A new variety of great value. In size it is the same as the Half 

 Dwarf White, except when Manched, the heart is large and full, of a golden yellow ; a 

 most striking and showy variety, for either market or private use. It is solid, of excellent 



flavor, and keeps well during the winter , 15 60 6 00 



Cole's Defiance Red. The best red variety, large, solid, crisp and good flavor 19 30 3 00 



Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted. Large Early Erfurt. The root is cooked and sliced, and used 



with vinegar, making an excellent salad 5 r? 2 50 



Soup, or Flavoring Celery. (Old Seed.) Used for flavoring soups, stews, etc 10 50 



Plants famished in season, see list and prices under head of Esculent Roots and Plants. 



Remit for postage, 16 eta. per pound, or 25 cts. per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by maiL 



