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



CAULIFLOWER 



The Twentieth Century Cauliflower 



Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, 

 is but little grown except by professional 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 reason- 

 ably 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 transplant three inches apart in boxes 

 or in other hotbeds until time to plant out. If hardened off they are seldom 

 injured by planting out as early as the ground can be properly prepared, 

 21/) feet apart each way. Keep them well hoed and bring the earth grad- 

 ually 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 Snowball Cauliflower. ("Best in Gar- 

 den" Variety.) 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 you once 

 try this seed you will have no other. Pkt. 10 cts.; '/4 

 oz. 55 cts.; Vz oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75; Va lb. $6.00. 



One Ounce Will Produce 

 About 2,000 Plants 

 Prices Include Postage on Pfcts., Ozs., V4 Lbs. and Lbs. 



334. 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 cts.; '/I oz. 55 

 cts.; V2 oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75; V4 lb. $6.00. 



289. Autumn Giant, it is very late in maturing and 

 while of firm texture heads or curds are not so well formed 

 nor so tight as those of the earlier varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 Vz oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 2 ozs. 70 cts.; !4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50. 



282. 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 cts.; !4 

 oz. 55 cts.; Yz oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75; 14 lb. $6.00. 



243. Danish Giant or New Dry Weather Cauli- 

 flower. Will produce splendid crops in very dry locations. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; Yi oz. 55 cts.; Yz oz. $1.00; oz, $1.75; 1/4 lb. $6.00. 



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 cts.; !4 oz. 55 cts.; Yz oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75; Ya lb. $6.00. 



^^rxr*^^ CULTURE. Sow thickly in shallow drills every 2 

 ff r^ w* ^^ or 3 weeks. It should be cut often, and it will con- 

 ^■**^ * **■ f^J tinue to grow. It is useful not only for salad, but 

 for the breakfast table and for garnishing. True Water Cress should 

 be sown in damp soil ; or it a stream of water can be utilized they will 

 be much finer. They will also thrive well in damp hotbeds. Rightly 

 managed, their culture 13 very profitable. To obtain early salad, it is a 

 good plan to sow with Water Cres3 seed a strip 4 inches wide on the 

 outer margin of a hotbed, inside the frame, where it is always cool. 



270. True Water. it thrives when its roots and stems 

 are submerged in water. It is on6 of the mo.st delicious of 

 small salads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; Yi lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 



137, American Upland. Largely used for pork salad; 

 has a delicious pungent taste. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Yi 

 lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



187. Pepper Grass. The seed should be sown in drills 

 about 16 inches apart on very rich ground, and the plants 

 well cultivated. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Y4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

 85 cts. 



ENDIVE 



One Ounce Will Sow 

 150 Feet of Row. 



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. 35 

 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



285. White Curled. As the color of the leaves is a light golden yellow, 

 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.; Y4 lb. 35 cts.; lb, $1.25. 



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

 quires very little blanching. More productive than green curled. Forms large 

 heads of broad, thick leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Y4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Broad Leaf Batavian Endive 



One Large 10c. Pkt. Any Three Varieties Listed Above for 25c, Postpaid. 



