SEED GROWERS 13 
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Yellow Leviathan BELEV 
Roots very large, long; thick spindle-shaped; light gray tinged 
with brown above ground, yellow below; grow 14 above ground; 
very easily harvested. 
BEET—SWISS CHARD 
LARGE RIBBED, DARK GREEN 
60 days. The smooth or slightly crumpled leaves are dark glossy BERIB 
green; stem and midribs clear white, broad, and comparatively 
thick. Distinct from other chards and favored by many because 
of its superior flavor. 
LUCULLUS, DARK GREEN BELUC 
60 days. The fleshy crumpled leaves of this variety make very 
choice greens. Plant erect; stems rounded and finely ribbed; 
foliage rich, deep green. 
BROCCOLI—CAULIFLOWER TYPE 
(Formerly called Cauliflower-Broccoli) 
The strains listed below are firm heading broccoli-cauliflower types of our own selection and 
development. They are widely grown in California and other places on the Pacific Coast for shipment 
and local use. In fact, these varieties of our development form the backbone of the heavy shipments 
of cauliflower from California during the winter months. Under proper conditions these varieties 
can be planted to give a continuous supply of fine white heads from November to May. Planting 
dates refer to culture under climatic conditions which prevail in the coastal portions of California. 
These cauliflower-broccoli are similar to the late maturing varieties of cauliflower, such as 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant and Large Algiers, formerly offered by some seedsmen. 
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Code Word 
November—December BRODE 
The earliest strain; sown in June, transplanted in August, fine 
large white heads produced in November and December. 
Christmas BRXMS 
Plants large, 32 to 36 in. in height. Leaves broad and waved, and 
of distinct medium dark bluish-green color. For California con- 
ditions, if transplanted in August will head in late December and 
through January. For best results seed should not be sown before 
June. Heads large, firm, and of excellent quality. 
February BROFI 
Plant compact, bluish-green; produces very solid, long standing, 
white heads of the finest quality during February. 
March Early BROGO 
Newly developed strain of outstanding quality for harvest during 
the first half of March. Plants short stemmed and compact with 
dark green, wavy leaves. Heads large, well protected, very white, 
and of finest quality. 
March Late BROED 
Produces fine white, well protected heads the latter part of 
March. Similar to Early March but about 2 weeks later and 
plants are larger. 
April BROAP 
Produces large, firm white heads in April from plants set in the 
field in October. 
Late Pearl BROUM 
Plants large, with waved, medium green leaves; head white and 
well protected. Planted late in fall to produce April and May 
crops. 
Mission Special BRMIS 
A fairly early, vigorous, rather light green plant with white, well 
protected heads. Transplanted in midwinter to produce late 
s ying cauliflower. Use largely restricted to Central and Southern 
alifornia. 
St. Valentine BROCH 
Standard market variety for March shipment. Plants large. 
Heads large, solid, white, and well protected. 
