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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Cauliflower 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed will produce 
2000 plants. Four ounces of seed to an acre. Directions about 
the same as Cabbage, except planting in rows about 3 feet apart 
and 18 inches apart in the row. When plants begin to head, 
tie leaves up around the heads to protect from the sun. 
Snowball 1 Cauliflower. 
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt 
o i . Qnnurkall A very dne stra i n of this variety, pro- 
OclcCl OHOWDaU ducing a magnificent head of snowy 
whiteness. Head is very compact, even and fine grained. 
The outer leaves are erect, tending to protect the 
young head from the hot sun. Grown from selected 
heads. Oz., $1.10; *4 lb., $4.00; 1 lb., $14.00, postpaid. 
Growers Special Improved LIS? JSST! 
color, evenly grained and compact. Oz., $2.00; lb., 
$7.00; 1 lb., $25.00. 
n ; r Porfaolion The self-protecting cauliflower, so 
DdlUSO reriecuon called on account of the spiral-shaped 
manner in which the leaves grow around the stem, 
thereby protecting the head with little, if any, tying. 
A cross between Early Erfurt and Danish Dry Weather. 
Heads snow-white, very compact and solid. Oz., $1.50; 
% lb., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00, postpaid. 
Danish Dry Weather S‘? e '“LtSS K 
than the Select Snowball, but is better suited for dry lo¬ 
calities. Oz., $1.50; 14 lb., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00, postpaid. 
An excellent sort, producing good sized creamy white heads. One of the best for 
general cultivation. Oz., $1.10; *4 lb., $4.00; 1 lb., $14.00, postpaid. 
Carrots 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 100 feet of drill ; 
two pounds per acre. For early crop, sow in April or May, and 
June to July for late. Sow seed half an inch deep in rows 12 
inches apart and thin to three inches apart in the royv. Plant 
in rich, sandy loam. 
Fennia Pnrplp«c The most handsome and appetizing ap- 
1 cuuid uui cicaa pearing Carrot we are acquainted with 
and of the highest quality. The roots average 6 inches 
in length by 114 inches in diameter, nearly cylindrical, 
exceptionally smooth and of a distinct deep orange. 
Flesh is crisp, sweet and practically coreless; tops are 
very small. Oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50, postpaid, 
n 1 /■* _i UL A superior Carrot for early bunch- 
Ked-lored Ihantenay ing or shipping. Roots are very 
uniform and smooth. The exterior color is a rich orange 
and the cores are small and nearly the same color. A 
little earlier than Chantenay and considered the best 
variety for the market gardener and shipper. Oz., 10c; 
*4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
A medium early, half-long variety for 
the early market. Roots 5 or 6 inches 
long, smooth and tapering; 
^ Chantenay 
Feonia Coreless Carrots. 
orange-red in color. Used 
largely for bunching. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
The best main crop sort. Roots smooth and handsome. 
Very productive. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, 
* Danvers Half Long 
postpaid. 
Frpnrli ^linrf Horn Very early bunching Carrot; best for forcing. Roots 
rrencn onon norn orange-red in color, about three inches long, tender and 
sweet. Oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Long Orange ^ ood var iety for deep, sandy soil. Oz., 10c; y lb., 30c; 1 lb., 
90c, postpaid. 
Srarlpt Horn A small, early, stump-rooted variety of good flavor and quite 
coreless. The roots will average about 3 inches long. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Nantes A very superior Carrot. It is coreless, brittle, fine grained and of fine, 
mild, sweet flavor. The color is reddish orange and the skin is smooth. 
It is 6 inches long, cylindrical and very stump-rooted. Oz., 10c; 
1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Oxheart or Guerande 
1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
White Belgian H' d ee ’ 
M lb., 30c; 
Very short, thick and stubby. Very desirable for heavy 
clay soil, as it is easily harvested. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 
white stock Carrot. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, post- 
VpIIaw Rploian Grows one-third out of the ground. Very large, long yellow 
ieuuw ueigmu stock Carrot 0z 10c . ^ lb 2 5c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Imnerator This * s an outstanding Carrot, bred for the critical market gardener 
l 1 and shipping trade. In appearance it is sleek, 7 to 8 inches in length, 
rounded shoulders, and just enough top to be a good buncher. Deep orange in 
color, with indistinct core. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
^■This variety recommended by the Michigan State College. 
