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Cauliflower 
One of the most delicious vegetables in cultivation 
but on account of its difficulty in growing, not so gen¬ 
eral in the average garden as it should be. Anyone, 
however, can be reasonably sure of success if good 
seed is obtained and the cultural instructions given 
below followed. 
Culture —For early spring or summer crop sow the 
seed in January or February in hotbeds. When the 
plants have four leaves, transplant to cold frames for 
development. Toward the end of March or early part 
of April, set in open field and cultivate the same as 
cabbage. If the soil gets very dry, water well when 
possible. When the plants are set in the garden, the 
ground should be rich; if not so, a little sheep manure 
or well rotted manure should be worked into the soil 
before the plants are set out. The plants should be 
thoroughly worked during the growing season and 
when the heads commence to form, the leaves should 
be tied over the flowers to protect from the sun and 
make them white. For fall use sow at the same time 
as late cabbage and treat in the same manner. Cauli¬ 
flower will not head in very hot weather—hence for 
fall use, too early sowing is not desirable. 
V\ ounce produces about 500 plants. Three ounces 
will make enough plants to set one acre. 
Cauliflower plants Supplied in Season. Early Snow¬ 
ball and Early Dwarf Erfurt. We do not send these 
plants by mail. 
96 EARLY SNOWBALL. Unquestionably the earliest 
maturing strain of short leaf type of Cauliflower. It 
is well adapted for forcing or winter use for early 
crop and is one of the most popular of all sorts, 
both for the market gardener and for home use. The 
plants are compact, leaves small, and can be adapt¬ 
ed for close planting. Produces large size, pure 
white flowers, of most excellent quality. Our strain 
of this selected Denmark grown and can be relied 
on as one of the most satisfactory of all. 
Pkt., 25c; oz, $1.75. 
FOR BIGGER, 
EARLIER 
WXM 1 
CROPS USE 
HOTKAPS 
ONLY 
$10.00 Per 1000 
See Page 90 
for Details 
Early Snowball Cauliflower. 
Collards 
One of the most popular Southern vegetables; 
largely used in place of cabbage. It is hardier and 
easier to grow than cabbage, can be grown on 
poorer soil and withstands insect attacks better. Al¬ 
though often sown during the spring and summer, 
the principal sowings are made in June, July and 
August, transplanted 2 feet apart in the row and 
given frequent cultivation. A most excellent veg¬ 
etable for the late fall, winter and early spring. The 
flavor is improved by frost. Cultivate like late cab¬ 
bage. 
105 TRUE GEORGIA OR SOUTHERN. Stands cold 
weather and adverse conditions splendidly and 
grows on land too poor to make a crop of cabbage. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c. 
CORN • Garden Varieties 
One pound plants about 200 hills, 9 to 10 pounds to an acre. For succession, plant about every two weeks 
from April to the end of July; ready for the table 60 to 90 days from planting. 
Culture —Extra early Dent Corn can be planted at the end of March or early in April. Sugar Corns are more 
tender and should not be planted until warm weather is settled and the ground becomes warm. Cultivate fre¬ 
quently and keep the ground free of weeds. 
Early Dent Garden Corn 
These are not Sugar Corns but valuable for their 
hardiness as they can be planted earlier and will 
mature quicker than Sugar Corns—hence, usually 
very profitable for market gardeners. 
107 EXTRA EARLY ADAMS. The earliest variety 
and extensively used for first early table corn in 
the South. Stalks about 4 ft. high with few leaves 
and without suckers. Ears short, very full, 12 to 14 
rows, kernels white and smooth; an extremely 
hardy sort; can be planted close together and 
usually popular. 
Pkt., 10c; V 2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 35c; 5 lbs., 75c. 
108 EARLY ADAMS. A little larger and later sort of 
about the same characteristics as Extra Early 
Adams. Stalks about 6 ft. high, ears 12 to 14 rows 
and a good variety for second early or very late 
planting. 
Pkt., 10c; V 2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 35c; 5 lbs., 75c. 
Seed Corn Treatment Reduces Disease 
r\ Seed disinfection with Improved Semesan, 
Uamage jr., w m help greatly to prevent damage 
by diseases to the roots, stalks and the ears of field 
and sweet Corn. It protects seed against rotting, per¬ 
mits earlier planting, increases germination, controls 
blight and increases crop yields. See page 81. 
Yellow Sweet Corn 
109 GOLDEN BANTAM. Selected Northern Grown. 
The most popular variety of yellow Sweet Corn 
ever offered; also one of the earliest and hardiest. 
It can be safely planted earlier than other varieties. 
The plants rarely grow over 3% ft. in height, and 
usually bear at least two ears, 5 or 6 inches long, on 
each stalk. Many people assert that Golden Bantam 
is the sweetest of all Corns; its plump, rich, cream- 
yellow kernels are tender, milky and delicious. All 
our Golden Bantam seed is northern grown, making 
it especially valuable for early planting. 
Pkt., 10c; Vi lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
110 WONDER BANTAM. There has been an ever-in¬ 
creasing demand for an early Sweet Corn having 
all of the good qualities of Golden Bantam Sweet 
Corn, together with a larger ear and having about 
the same maturing season. To accomplish this, 
Wonder Bantam has been introduced by the cros¬ 
sing of Early Wonder and Golden Bantam Sweet 
Corn. The stalks grow from 5 to 6 feet in height 
and have ears 8 to 10 inches in length filled with 8 
rows of rich, golden colored kernels. It is a variety 
that will appeal to the critical market and home 
gardener. 
Pkt., 10c; Vt lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
