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CAULIFLOWER! 
CULTURE — Cauliflower deraauds a rich loamy soil and an abundance of water. Sow seed 
for an early summer crop in February or March, in a hotbed, and when plants are three or four 
inches hi^h transplant four inches apart in boxes or frames. In the middle of spring, or as soon as 
. the gardener deems it prudent, the plants can be removed to the open ground. Set plants from 
two to two and a half feet apart each way. For late Cauliflower sow seed in a cool moist place 
FR CHOU-FLKUR early in May. If properly hardened off, Cauliflower are seldom injured by beinff planted out 
A ix. v^xxw^ . early. When heading, tie the outside leaves loosely over the head to protect it from the sun. 
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 
EWING'S SELECTED 
DWARF EARLY 
SNOWBALL 
Very early, pure white, large flower. Forces 
well and is also the favorite for outdoor culture. 
This strain is grown especially for us by the 
most reliable grower in Northern Europe, 
where the finest Cauliflower is produced; and 
we believe there is nothing finer ofi^ered. This 
strain is short-stemmed, small-leaved, with 
large, finely grained heads, and with reasonable 
care every plant should produce a fine head. 
Oz. $8.00; U. ox. $2.50; pkt. 25c. 
EWING'S EXTRA 
EARLIEST QUEEN OF THE 
DANES SNOWBALL 
_jThis is the earliest of all Cauliflowers. Dwarf 
and ver>' short-leaved, desirable for frames and 
in the open ground, where early market is 
sought. Heads pure white, large, solid, and of 
extra quality; a sure header. Oz. $8.00; 34 o^- 
$2,50; pkt. 25c. 
DANISH GIANT "DRY 
WEATHER " 
Its main feature is the fact that it will stand 
an unusual amount of dry or warm weather and 
still produce perfect, large, solid heads. In dis- 
tricts where heretofore it has been impossible to 
grow Cauliflower, this fine variety has proven a 
success. It is ready for market or table about 
a week later than Early Snowball. Oz. $8.00; 
J< oz. $2.50; pkt. 25c. 
VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT— Large, vig- 
orous kind, with a rather long stem and 
large, dark green leaves. Head very large, 
firm, pure white and well protected. One 
of the finest late varieties. Oz. $2.00; 
}4 oz. 75c.; pkt. 10c. 
LENORMAND — A splendid extra-large late variety with an extremely short, 
stout stem. Leaves are short, broad, stiff, of a deep green color. The pure 
white head is very large and solid and keeps exceedingly well. Hardy and 
productive. Oz. $3.00; M oz. 90c.; pkt. 10c. 
ALGIERS — A very strong-growing late variety, with large leaves of a bluish 
tint. In cool locations and rich soil it produces very large, solid white 
heads late in the fall. Also sold as (Abyssinian). Oz. $3.00; J4 oz. 90c.; 
pkt. 10c. 
EWING*S 
SELECTED DWARF 
EARLY SNOWBALL 
CAULIFLOWER 
EXTRA-EARLY PARIS — ^This is a fine variety, prodacing large, pure white solid 
heads. The stem is of medium height, leaves narrow and almost straight, A 
sure cropper and very popular in many sections. Oz. $3.00; oz. 90c.; 
pkt. 10c. 
HALF-EARLY PARIS or NONPAREIL— Stem rather short and stout, head 
large, very white, and keeps firm for a long time. The dark green leaves sur- 
round the head well. Good for early or late use. Oz. $3.00; }4 oz. 90c.; 
pkt. 10c. 
CRESS 
-Fr. CRESSON 
CULTURE — Easily grown during winter on the greenhouse bench, in frames, 
pots or boxes, and splendid for salad, garnishing, or as an addition to winter lettuce. 
Sow seed very thickly in rows 3 to G inches apart tmder glass, or for summer 1 foot 
apart in open ground. Sow often for succession, -as it soon runs to seed. Water 
Cress requires a stream of running water, ditch or pond, in which it will grow with- 
out care, except at first keeping weeds from interfering with it. 
EXTRA CURLED or PEPP ERG R ASS— Used for garnishing. Lb. $1.75; 14 lb. 
60c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
WATER CRESS — Seed may be started readily in pans or boxes of very moist 
earth, and when the young plants are well started, they can be transplanted to 
the stream or pond where you msh them to grow. Oz. $1.00 ; pkt. 15c. 
PLAIN— Lb. $1.75; H lb- 60c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
CARDOON 
A vegetable with long, cut-edged leaves resembling those of the artichoke. 
Cultivated for its leaves and stems only, which are much esteemed when cooked. 
The long leaves must be thoroughly blanched like celery to bring out the delicate 
flavor possessed by the Cardoon. 
LARGE SMOOTH SOLID— Oz. 30c.; pkt. 10c. 
CHERVIL 
CULTURE — The seed of Curled Chervil may be sown in well-prepared ground 
at any time during the spring. The rows should be about one foot apart and 
plants cultivated like parsley. The leaves are aromatic and used for seasoning. 
CURLED CHERVIL— !4 lb. $1.50; oz. SOc; pkt. 10c. 
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