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PORTLAND SEED COMPANY 
P. S. CO.’S MOUNT HOOD SNOWBALL 
CAULIFLOWER 
Early and late varieties require the same culture as early 
and late cabbage. As soon as heads are large enough to 
be exposed to the light, tie or bind the leaves carefully 
over the heads to keep the light away. 
PORTLAND SEED CO.’s MT. HOOD SNOWBALL. One 
of the best early varieties that we give our highest rec¬ 
ommendation for early and late planting. Its pure white, 
fine quality heads of medium uniform size are exceed¬ 
ingly tasty. Popular with home gardeners as well as 
market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. $2.00; l / 4 lb. $6.00. 
DANISH GIANT. Outstanding because of its ability to 
yield heavily in dry weather. Its large, solid, white 
heads mature very early if forced indoors during early 
growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. $2.00; l / 4 lb. $5.00. 
EARLY SNOWBALL. Adapted very well to forcing as 
well as outdoor planting. Plants are compact, producing 
medium to large, round heads that are pure white when 
blanched. Pkt. 20c; oz. $2.00; l / 4 lb. $5.50. 
LARGE ALGIERS. A very excellent late variety. Plants 
are large, upright, while large leaves protect the heads 
from early fall frost. The very best of the late varieties. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.25; l / 4 lb. $4.00. 
AUTUMN GIANT. Another popular late variety with 
long stems and dark green leaves. Large, compact, white 
heads of exceedingly tasty quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00; *4 lb. $3.00. 
CELERY 
Sow seed in hot bed or cold frame in early spring. Trans¬ 
plant when 3 inches above ground level. Better plants are 
produced if plants are transplanted again when about 6 
inches high. 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. Indeed, one of the best 
early spring varieties for Northwest gardens. The long, 
crisp stalks mature to a beautiful golden yellow, which 
are easily blanched to a creamy white. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; l / 4 lb. $1.75. 
GIANT PASCAL. Highly recommended for home gardens 
because of its keeping qualities and fine, nutty flavor. 
Plants mature for fall and winter use. The stalks are 
large, solid, thick, medium height, crisp and stringless. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; l / 4 lb. 60c. 
GOLDEN PLUME. Superior quality, vigorous growing. A 
favorite with home gardeners. Semi-dwarf in habit. 
Fine flavored stalks that ace brittle, stringless and 
blanch quickly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 75c; l / 4 lb. $2.25. 
WINTER QUEEN. Matures in the winter and spring. 
Very compact growth, with large heart. Stalks blanch 
to cream white. Ribs are solid, crisp and free from 
strings. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 60c. 
WHITE PLUME. The very earliest known variety. Stalks 
are exceptionally crisp and tender with inner leaves and 
tasty white heart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; l / 4 lb. 60c. 
CELERIAC 
The same culture as celery. 
LARGE, SMOOTH PRAGUE. The latest improved form 
with very few side roots. This is the largest and best 
variety of the “Turnip-Rooted Celery.” 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 75c. 
CUCUMBERS 
The Cucumber is good food during all stages of its 
growth. Either raw or pickled it is served in salads, and it 
is a tasty relish by itself. Seed should not be planted until 
the soil is warm and safe from frost, fairly moist and 
loose. About V 2 inch of soil is all that is necessary to cover 
the seed. Plant in hills 3 to 5 feet apart, dropping 6 to 8 
seeds to each hill. When 6 inches tall thin to 3 per hill. 
DIAMOND LONG GREEN. Truly the outstanding of the 
large varieties. It is extremely crisp and tender, sweet, 
very fine for slicing. It is best for sweet pickles when 
matured. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
DAVIS PERFECT. A vigorous grower. Fruits long, dark 
green, crisp and tender. Holds its color exceedingly 
well after picking, which makes it a favorite with the 
market gardeners. Seed cavity is small, making them 
very desirable for home and market uses. One of the 
outstanding varieties for Northwest climate. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l / 4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
DELTUS. We highly recommend this variety for growing 
under glass as well as outdoors. Tasty cucumbers from 
12 to 14 inches long. Colorful, rich, dark green with 
very few seeds. Excellent for slicing. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; '4 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.75. 
SHORT GREEN or EARLY FRAME. One of the earlier 
varieties and a very hardy grower. Tender, crisp fruit 
of bright green color. Fine for slicing and pickling be¬ 
cause of their straightness. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l / 4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
LEMON. A very productive variety. The fruits resemble 
a lemon in both form and color, having distinctive flavor. 
Ready for slicing when starting to turn yellow. May 
be used either green or ripe for pickling. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; l / 4 lb. 50c. 
BOSTON PICKLING or GREEN PROLIFIC. Truly the 
finest and most popular pickling variety. The tasty, 
bright green fruits range from 4 to 5 inches in length 
and are exceedingly productive. Fine for home and 
market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE. An outstanding variety for 
table use. It is one of the early types and exceedingly 
tasty. Uniformly straight and handsome light green 
fruits, with a few white spines. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
JAPANESE 'CLIMBING. A useful variety for growing on 
a trellis or wire. The cucumbers are long, of a dark green 
color, white flesh, crisp and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; l / 4 lb. 50c. 
SMALL GHERKIN. Small, oval, prickly fruited, grown 
exclusively for pickles. Pale green in color and very 
uniform in size. They are at their best when about IV 2 
inches long. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; l / 4 lb. 50c. 
Chicago Pickling. Snow’s Pickling. 
Early Cluster. 
BOSTON PICKLING 
