FRESHLY PICKED GREENS ARE REALLY GOOD 



Cauliflower 



Blumen Kohl (Ger.) Cavol Fiore (Ital.) 



One ounce of seed will produce 3000 plants 



Like cabbage, and responds to about the same cultural directions. 

 When heads begin to form, gather the leaves loosely together over 

 the top to shut off the light, thus assuring you pure white curds when 

 ready to harvest. 



Note individual prices 



Super Snowball. 96 days. An extremely early strain, producing 



large, snow-white heads of the finest texture evenly throughout 



the crop. Recommended for forcing or outdoor planting. Pkt. 



25 cts.; Hoz. $1.00; J^oz. $1.50; oz. $3.00. Postpaid. 

 Selected Snowball. 98 days. Early, compact strain, maturing 



shortly after Super Snowball. Heavy cropper of solid, compact 



white heads that remain in excellent condition for a long time. 



Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 75 cts.; J^oz. $1.25; oz. $2.50. Postpaid. 

 Danish Giant or Dry Weather. 105 days. Not quite as early as 



the Snowballs, it nevertheless produces a perfect white head. 



Withstands dry weather better than any other sort. Pkt. 25 cts.; 



Moz. 75 cts.; Hc-z. $1.25; oz. $2.50. Postpaid. 

 Veitch's Autumn Giant. 118 days. A late-maturing variety with 



large heads. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 35 cts.; H oz - 50 cts.; oz. $1.00. 



Postpaid. 



Celery 



Seixerie (Ger.) Sedano (Ital.) 



One ounce of seed will produce 3000 plants 



The soil for your seed-flat or hotbed should be fine, well worked, 

 and loose. Cover the seed with about Y% inch of soil, well mixed with 

 sand to prevent caking. While your starting temperature may be 

 fairly low, constant and abundant moisture are essential for the 

 germination of Celery. When the seedlings show from 3 to 4 leaves, 

 transplant into flats or frame to stand about 3 inches apart; trans- 

 plant to open ground when plants are about 75 days old. The number 

 of days for maturity refer to days from sowing to edible stage. 



For early crop, sow around the middle of March. For late or 

 winter keepers, sow in coldframe or outdoor seed-bed during May. 

 Note individual prices 



The Early Sorts 



Florida Golden. 120 days. 20 to 22 inches tall, the hearts are full 

 and compact and blanch to a rich creamy color; crisp and of fine 

 quality. Pkt. 15 cts.; ^oz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts.; J^Ib. $2.25. Ppd. 



Golden Plume or Wonderful. 115 days. Large and early, with 

 heavy, brittle stalks and golden yellow hearts. Particularly re- 

 sistant to Celery blight. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 40 cts.; oz. 70 cts.; 

 YiVa. $1.50. Postpaid. 



White Plume. 112 days. A handsome, tall-growing extra-early 

 sort. Hearts become white without any blanching. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 y 2 o-L. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; J^lb. $1.00. Postpaid. 



Easy Blanching. 125 days. Of upright habit with thick brittle 

 stalks and heavy hearts. Suitable for both early use and winter 

 keeping. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; J4Ib. $1.00. Ppd. 



Golden Self -blanching. 120 days. (American-grown seed.) 

 Dwarf, compact, early variety with solid golden yellow hearts of 

 nutty flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 40 cts.; oz. 70 cts.; l^lb. $1.50. 

 Postpaid. 



The Winter Keepers 



Emperor. 130 days. A dwarf green Celery for winter use. Blanches 

 white with a yellow-tinted heart. Meaty and brittle. Pkt. 10 cts. ; 

 J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; }4\b. $1.00. Postpaid. 



Giant Pascal. 135 days. About 2 feet high, with broad, thick 

 stalks which blanch quicklv and are nutty in flavor, tender and 

 crisp. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3^oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; ^Ib. $1.25. Postpaid. 



Winter Queen. 120 days. Strong and robust in growth, with 

 perfectly solid, numerous hearts. A fine winter keeper. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; ]4\h. $1.00. Postpaid. 



London Red. 125 days. A splendid red variety, compact and 

 sturdy in growth. The unique flavor of London Red is distinct 

 from other Celery. Pkt. 15 cts.; >£oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. Postpaid. 



Celeriac 



Prague Giant. Grown for its large, fleshy roots which have a rare 

 flavor. Prepared either as a salad or boiled and served with cream 

 sauce. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; J^Ib. $1.00. Postpaid. 



Table Greens 



Chicory 



Cichorienwurzel (Ger.) Cicoria (Ital.) 



One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet of row 

 Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; V 4 lb. 60 cts. 

 Witloof or French Endive. The blanched heads are delicious as 

 salads. 



Large-rooted Magdeburg. This variety is cultivated for the roots, 

 which can be boiled and served like salsifv. 



Cress 



Kresse (Ger.) Crescoine (Ital.) 



Extra-Curled or Pepper Grass. Of pleasant pungent flavor; the 

 leaves can be cut several times. Pepper Grass should be sown 

 thickly in shallow drills in early spring, and at intervals for con- 

 tinued supply. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; J^Ib. 35 cts. Postpaid. 



Water Cress. Small, oval leaves, very tender, crisp and pleasantly 

 spicy when young. Plants of dwarf, spreading habit. A perennial 

 aquatic, which grows well along running streams. Pkt. 15 cts.; 

 J^oz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. Postpaid. 



Collards 



Blatter Kohl (Ger.) Cavolo (.Ital.) 



One ounce of seed will produce 3000 plants 

 Georgia. Cultivate same as cabbage, of which it is really a tall, 

 loose-leaved form. Grows 3 feet high, forming a cluster of undu- 

 lated leaves at the top of its long stem. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 

 J^Ib. 60 cts. Postpaid. 



Corn Salad 



Stech Salat (Ger.) Dolcetta (Ital.) 



One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet of row 

 Broad-leaved. Sow the seed thickly in shallow drills during Sep- 

 tember. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Mlb. 60 cts. Postpaid. 



Dandelion 



Lowenzahn (Ger.) Dente di Leone (Ital.) 



Improved French Thick-leaved. An early spring salad. Sow early 

 in spring in drills 12 inches apart and thin out to 6 inches in the 

 row. Pkt. 15 cts.; H°z- 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; $2.25. Postpaid. 



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