26 D, M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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THE CAULIFLOWER, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by pro- 
fessional gardeners, by reason of the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gar- 
deners can produce it. 
We are certain that anyone will be reasonably successful with this most desirable 
vegetable if they will observe the cultural directions given below. 
GULTURE._fFor 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 
cabbaee: 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 sow- 
ings should be so regulated as to bring it to maturity in the 
cooler weather of early summer or late fall, and if they re- 
ceive at this time a liberal supply of water, the size and qual- 
ity of the heads will be preauy, improved. After the heads 
begin to form, draw the leaves over and pin or tie them to- 
gether 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 none but perfectly developed plants. 
Barly Snowball Gaulifiower. 
Extensively Grown Both 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. 
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There is no vegetable where 
the quality of the seed has so 
much to do with the success of 
the crop. Our seed is most 
carefully grown and with rea- 
sonable care 
EVERY PLANT WILL 
PRODUCE A FINE HEAD. 
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* Oz. $3.00; 
2 Oz. $5.00; 
14 Lb. $9.00, 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT.—our stock is almost 
as early as Early Snowball and is very desirable for forcing 
or for planting outdoors. 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 unsurpassed and want to assure our cus- 
tomers that it is as early as any catalogued as ‘‘ Earliest,” or 
‘‘ First Early.” Pkt. 25 cts.; 14 Oz. 75 cts.; Oz. $2.75; 2 Oz. 
$4.50; 14 Lb. $8.00. 
EARLY FAVORITE.—we think this variety is the best 
large growing early kind. The plants are somewhat larger 
than the Early Erfurt and form a large head, which is solid, 
crisp, tender, of the very best quality and keeps in condition 
for use a long time. Several years experience has convinced 
us that it is one of the hardiest kinds in cultivation. We urge 
youtotryit. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; 14 Lb. $2.50. 
EXTRA EARLY PARIS.—Heads large, white, compact and 
solid, of excellent flavor, tender and delicious. Leaves large, 
stalk short. Being so early it must always be a favorite, es- 
ey with market gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. 
1.50; 14 Lb. $2.50. 
EARLY LONDON. This isa standard variety; very tender 
and quite early; heads compact, solid and of delicious flavor; 
good for general use. Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 40 cts.; 2 Oz. 75 ets.; 
144 Lb. $1.25. 
EARLY PARIS, OR NONPAREIL.— 4 most excellent 
French variety, with good sized, uniform, close heads, which 
are tender and delicious. Planted at the same time with the 
Extra Early Paris, it will afford a succession. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
Oz. 60 cts.; 2 Oz. $1.00; 14 Lb. $1.75. 
EARLY ERFURT.—one of the best for general cultivation. 
Heads large, close, compact and very white. Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 
$1.50; 2 Oz. $2.50; 14 Lb. $4.00. 
LE NORMAND’S SHORT STEM. ~— considered by the 
French one of the very best sorts. Plant hardy, compact 
growing, sure heading, and producing many leaves, which 
protect the close, solid curd, keeping it well blanched. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 75 cts.; 2 Oz. $1.25; 14 Lb. $2.00. 
LARGE ALGIERS._. valuable late sort, sure to head, of 
the best quality, and very popular with market gardeners 
everywhere. Plant large, but of upright growth, the leaves 
protecting the head so that it will endure uninjured a freeze 
that would ruin other sorts. One of the very best of the late 
sorts. Pkt.5 cts.; Oz. 75 cts.; 2 Oz. $1.25; 14 Lb. $2.00. 
VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT._ 4 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 trans- 
planted early in the season, to insure their full development. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; Oz. 40 ets.; 2 Oz. 75 cts.; 14 Lb. $1.25. 
