F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



CAULIFLOWER 



Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., '/i lbs. and Lbs. 



One Ounce Will Produce 

 About 2,000 Plants 



Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious 

 vegetables, is but little grown except by profes- 

 sional gardeners because of the erroneous notion 

 that it is so difficult to grow that only the skilled 

 gardeners can produce it. Any one will be rea- 

 sonably sure of success with this most desirable 

 vegetable if the culture directions given below are 

 carefully followed. 



CULTURE. Sow the seed in a hotbed in January or 

 February, and -when the plants are large enough trans- 

 plant three inches apart in boxes or in other hotbeds until 

 time to plant out. If hardened off they are seldom in- 

 jured by planting out as early as the ground can be prop- 

 erly prepared, 2% feet apart each way. Keep them well 

 hoed and bring the earth gradually up to their stems, 

 watering freely in dry weather and especially when they 

 begin to head. Cauliflower succeeds best when planted in 

 frames at the close of winter and brought to maturity 

 before the summer heat sets in. The late varieties mature 

 in the autumn and are sown and managed similar to winter 

 cabbage. 



273. Early SnowbaU. The seed is from our selected 

 imported stock, grown for us by the best grower in Europe. 

 This Cauliflower, the most widely known of them all, may be 

 planted early in the spring or late in the fall. It is of dwarf, 

 compact growth and produces pure-white solid heads of large 

 size and excellent quality. The long pointed leaves protect 

 the curd from the sun. Early Snowball matures in ninety or 

 a hundred days under favorable conditions, and its earliness 

 and large size make it most desirable. We feel sure that if 

 yoii once try this seed you will have no other. Pkt. 10 and 15 

 cts.; Vz oz. $1..50; oz. $2.50; V4 lb. $8.50. 



ENDIVE 



Early Snowball Cauliflower. 



150 Feet of Row. 

 One Ounce Will Sow 



The Twentieth Century Cauliflower 



252. The Twentieth Century, where other Cauli- 

 flower fails, gardeners should try this strain. The heads are 

 all large, and every plant will make a head when the condi- 

 tions are right. In Long Island, N. Y., this strain has given 

 the best satisfaction. The heads are compact and white, 

 weighing more than any other sort. The outside leaves are 

 smaller than other varieties; for this reason it can be planted 

 closer, thereby getting a greater number of heads to the 

 acre. It is the earliest and makes big money for the grower. 

 Pkt. 10 and 15 cts.; Vz oz. $1.40; oz. $2.25; '/, lb. $8.00. 



346. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, A remarkably sure 

 heading early Cauliflower. It is of dwarf habit with short 

 outside leaves similar in most respects to Early Snowball, 

 and nearly as early. The heads when ready for market are 

 medium to large size. The curd is white, exceptionally deep 

 and of finest quality. It will give excellent results either in 

 the home garden or for market use. Pkt. 10 ano 15 cts.; V2 

 oz. $1.40; oz. $2.25; ',4 lb. $8.00. 



289. Veitch's Autumn Giant, it is veiy late in ma- 

 turing and while of firm texture heads or curds aie not so 

 well formed nor so tight as those of the earlier varieties. 

 Pkt. 10 and 15 cts.; Vz oz. 50 cts.; oz. 7S cts.; Vi lb. $2.70; 

 lb. $10.00. 



33. The Success, with the introduction of The Suc- 

 cess, we feel many gardeners may now prolong their grow- 

 ing season. It forms firm, large curds or heads, pure and 

 white in color, and always solid and firm. Pkt. 10 and 15 

 cts.; Vz oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00; 1/4 lb. $7.50. 



245. Danish Giant or New Dry Weather Cauli- 

 flower. Will produce splendid crops in very dry locations. 

 Pkt. 10 and 15 cts.; Vz oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00; !4 lb. $7.50. 



Endive Is one of the best salads for fall and winter use. Sow for an early 

 supply about the middle of April. As it is used mostly in the fall months, the 

 main sowings are made in June and July. Plant one foot apart each way. 

 When the plant has attained its full size gather up the leaves and tie them by 

 their tips in a conical form. This excludes the light and air from the inner 

 leaves until blanched. 



43. Green Curled. Self-blanching. The best in cultivation. Much 

 more beautiful and ornamental than the old sort. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 !4 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



285. White Curled. As the color of the leaves is a light golden yel- 

 low, little or no blanching is required. Very easily grown, and plants may 

 be gathered for use at any time. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Va lb. 50 cts.; 

 lb. $1.75. 



198. Escarole, or Broad-Leaved Batavian. Leaves a pale green; 

 requires very little blanching. More productive than green curled. Forms 

 large heads of broad, thick leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V* lb. 45 cts.; 

 lb. $1.50. 







Broad Leaf Batavian 



One Large 10-ct. Pkt. Any Three Varieties Listed Above for 25 Cts., Postpaid. 



