D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 27 
~ CAULIFLOWER - 
THE CAULIFLOWER, although one of the most delicious vegetables. is but little grown except by professional garden 
ers, by reason of the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. We are certai 
that anyone will be reasonably successful with this most desirable vegetable if they will observe the cultural directions given 
below. 
G U i aR U R Ee For 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 to be 
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 cauliflower will not head up well in hot, dry weather and hence the sowings should be so regulated as to bring it to ma- 
turity either before the hot summer weather sets in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. If they 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 branches. 
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. 
WePARLY= 
SNOWBALL 
CAULIFLOWER 
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. 
The Best for Late Summer 
and Fall Crop. 
There is no vegetable where the qual- 
ity of the seed has more to do with 
the success of the crop than in cauli- 
flower. Our seed is most carefully 
grown and with reasonable care. 
EVERY PLANT WILL 
PRODUCE A FINE HEAD. 
PEt. 25ce; % Oz. $1.00; Oz. $3.00; 
2 Oz. $5.00; % Lh. $9.00 
Earty SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. 
his variety i s 
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt 2 ssa0e3.s ins: 
Snowball, and is very desirable for forcing or for planting out- 
doors. Plants compact, with few, narrow, upright leaves, and 
suited for close planting: forms solid, compact heads even 
under unfavorable conditions, and is therefore one of the most 
desirable for general use. We think our stock of this is un- 
surpassed and we assure our customers that itis as early as 
any catalogued as “Earliest,” or *‘ First Early.” Pkt. 25e; 
% Oz. 75c; Oz. $2.75; 2 Oz. $4.50; % Lb. $8.00 
se Heads large, white, compact and 
Extra Early Paris solid, of excellent eo 9 tender 
and delicious. Leaves large, stalk short. Being so early it 
must always be a favorite, especially with market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.00: 2 Oz. $1.50; % Lb. $2.50 
EARLY FAVORITE While not quite so early as the 
Snowball this is very early, ex- 
ceedingly hardy, easily grown and by far 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 are solid, crisp, tender, of fine quality, 
and keep in condition for use a long time. Several years’ ex- 
perience has convinced us that it is one of the hardiest kinds 
in cultivation. We urge you to try it. Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.00; 
2 Oz. $1.50: % Lb. $2.50 
One of the best for general cultivation. 
Early Erfurt Heads large. close, compact, and very 
white. Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.50; 2 Oz. $2.50; % Lb. $4.00 
H 1 A most excellent 
Early Paris, or Nonparei French variety, with 
good sized, uniform, close heads, which are tender and deli- 
cious. Planted at the same time with the Extra Early Paris, 
it will afford a succession. Pkt, 5c: Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 
% Lb. $1.75 
Considered by the 
Le Normand’s Short Stem Forse. OF RS 
very best sorts. Plant hardy, compact growing, sure head- 
ing, and producing many leaves, which protect the close, 
solid curd, keeping it well blanched. Pkt. dc; Oz. 75c; 
2 Oz. $1.25: % Lb. $2.25 
Early London This is a standard variety; very tender 
and quiteearly; headscompact, solidand 
of delicious flavor: good for general use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c: 
2 Oz. 75e: *4 Lb. $1.25 
Lar e Al iers A valuable late sort, sure to head, of 
g 9 the best quality, and very popular with 
market gardeners everywhere. Plant large, but of upright 
growth, the leaves protecting the heads so that they will 
endure uninjured a freeze that would ruin other sorts. One 
of the very best of the late sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 7d5e: 2 Oz. 
$1.25; % Lh. $2.25 
i 4 r A distinct and valuable 
Veitch S Autumn Giant 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. 5c; Oz. 40e; 2 Oz. 7dc; 
% Lb. $1.25 
