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Chou-fleur, Fr. 

 Cavol-fiore, Ital. 



Cauliflower 



Coliflor, Sp. 

 Blumenkohl, Ger. 



Culture — For earliest Cauliflower, raise plants by sowing in 

 hotbed or greenhouse during January or February, and transplant 

 to flats or cold frames, 2 or 3 inches apart each way. Set in open 

 ground as soon in spring as the land can be put in good order. 

 Soil to be a warm, very rich, fibrous loam, well supplied with 

 humus and moisture. Copious water applications during dry 

 weather, especially when the plants are heading, and light dressings 

 of nitrate of soda and potash are of much help. Set plants 2 to 2\ 

 feet apart each way. When the heads are formed and hard, they 

 should be blanched by drawing leaves together and tying with 

 raftia or strips of cloth. For late Cauliflower to mature during 

 the pickling season, start plants in open ground like late Cabbages, 

 and handle like that crop. 



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257 



Early Snowball Cauliflower 



Health Value 



of Fresh 

 Cauliflower 



Calories 

 per lb. 139 

 Vitamins A, B,C 

 Proteins 1.8% 

 Carbohydrates 

 4-7% 

 Fats .5% 

 Calcium .123% 

 Iron .00094% 



One ounce of 

 seed will pro- 

 duce about 

 2000 plants 



Early Snowball. A very early variety, producing a 

 magnificent head of snowy whiteness. Head is very 

 compact, even, and fine grained, forming very quickly and 

 will keep in condition for a long time without showing dis- 

 coloration. The outer leaves are erect, tending to protect 

 the young head from the hot sun. A most desirable strain 

 of this fine vegetable, succeeding equally well either out- 

 doors or in the hotbed. Pkt. 15c; i oz. $1.00; 5 oz. $1.75; 

 oz. $3.00. 



Dreer's Selected Dwarf Erfurt. Suitable for either 

 forcing or open ground. It produces a solid, pure white, 

 medium sized head of excellent quality and is one of the 

 most reliable for the amateur. Pkt. 15c; \ oz. $1.00; 

 § oz. $1.75; oz. $3.00. 



Dry-Weather or Danish Giant Cauliflower 



256 Dry-Weather or Danish Giant. A fine variety o£ 

 Cauliflower especially adapted for growing in the open 

 ground in sections subjected to long, dry seasons, as it will 

 grow well and produce the finest heads in spite of the lack 

 of moisture. The heads grow to a large size, are very solid, 

 pure white, and of delicious flavor. It is not suited for 

 forcing or growing under glass but it will prove valuable 

 in the Southern States where the climate is hot and dry. 

 One of the safest sorts for the amateur to grow. Pkt. 20c; 

 \ oz. $1.25; £ oz. $2.00; oz. $3.50. 



261 Dreer's Early Snowstorm, Super Strain. A sure 

 heading Cauliflower of highest quality. See specialties 

 page 2. Pkt. 25c; \ oz. $1.75; \ oz. $3.00; oz. $5.50. 



Strong pot grown plants of Early Snowstorm, Super Strain 

 Cauliflower are offered on page 202. 



Late Cauliflower 



Pkt. \ oz. ^ oz. Oz. 



255 Algiers $0 15 $0 25 $0 40 $0 75 



259 Half Early Paris 15 30 55 90 



262 Veitch's Autumn Giant 15 25 40 75 



Chicoree, Fr. 

 Cicoria, Ital. 



Chicory 



Achicoria, Sp. 

 Cichorie, Ger. 



300 Witloof Chicory or French Endive. Grow 

 the roots in the garden like Parsnips. Dig up 

 before frost, cut off tops within one inch of the 

 crown, and trim the root to within 8 inches. Space 

 them layer by layer in a tilted box, add sand or 

 soil between the layers. When full stand up 

 straight and heap 6 to 8 inches of dry leaves, 

 shavings, excelsior, or other material of this sort 

 over the tops. Water once a week and keep moder- 

 ately warm. Roots started in this fashion about 

 November 1 will yield beautiful creamy white 

 sprouts that make a delicious salad for Christ- 

 mas dinner. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; I lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 



299 Large Rooted. Grown for the roots only which 

 after roasting are mixed with coffee or used as a 

 substitute. Sow seed early in spring and grow like 

 carrots. One ounce to 100 feet of drill. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; 1 lb. 50c; lb. $1.75. 



Witloof Chicory 



Cardoon 



Cardon, Fr. Cardo, Sp. 



Cardo, Ital. Kardon, Ger. 



Culture — Sow seeds in open ground in 

 early spring, where the crop is to mature. 

 Have rows 3 to 4 feet apart and plants 

 standing 1 to 2 feet apart in the rows. 

 Cardoon is sometimes grown in trenches in 

 same manner as Celery and must be 

 bleached like Celery. The full-grown 

 leaves are tied together, wrapped in straw, 

 and banked up with earth. The blanched 

 stalks and ribs will become fit for use in 

 3 to 4 weeks and are a fine winter vegetable. 

 The thick, fleshy main root is tender and 

 of agreeable flavor. Never allow plants to 

 suffer from lack of water, as stalks will 

 turn hollow and pithy. 



225 Large Smooth Solid. The best. 

 Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 

 i lb. $1.00. 



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