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b ta hbkKY &. COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
CAULIFLOWER 
Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by prof^sional gardeners becauM of 
the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. Any one win oe reasonaoiy sure 
of success with this most desirable vegetable if the cultural directions given below are carefully roiiowea. 
For spring and early summer crop, sow in March or early in April in hotbed. If soil is not too wet, seed should Jj^kormighly 
pressed into the ground after sowing. This imsures quick germination. Cover seed with one-hajf men or nne sou iirmiy pr^seci 
down. Transplant to cold-frame when sufficiently large to handle. As soon as danger of hard freezing is over set injme open 
ground in rows two and one-half to three feet apart and eighteen inches apart in the row. I he plants win enoure a ijgnt rrost 
The soil for cauliflower should be like that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than is ordinarily used roi that crop. Plenty 
of good manure must be well incorporated with the soil and the latter be brought into the highest state of tilth. JNo application, 
however, can be more necessary or more useful than that of cultivator and hoe. 
For late crop, sow at same time as for late cabbage and treat in the same manner. It should be borne m mind that cauli¬ 
flower will not head up well in hot, dry weather and hence the sowings need to be so timed as to bring the heads to maturity 
either before the hot summer weather sets in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. If it receive at this tune a iioerai 
supply of water, the size and quality of the heads will be greatly improved. After the head begins to form, draw the leaves oyer 
and tie them together to protect it from the sun and to keep it white. The heads should be cut for use while the curd is com¬ 
pact and hard, as they soon become much impaired in quality and appearance after they open and separate into oranenes. 
Of the enemies of the crop, none is more formidable than the cabbage root maggot. This seems to have a special liking for 
the cauliflower. Probably the best and most surely effective protective measure is enveloping each plant with a tight fitting 
collar of tarred felt. Plant lice are also serious pests of this crop. Effective remedies are dusting with fine tobacco dust, or 
spraying with strong tobacco tea or kerosene emulsion. 
Our cauliflower trials for several years included samoiesof seeds from some of the most skillful American growers and 
while their stocks produced hardy, vigorous plants the heads formed were uniformly more open m the curd and matured a little 
later than those grown from the best imported seed. All the cauliflower seed we offer is produced by the most experienced 
growers in Europe, in such localities as are best suited to its proper development and the greatest care is taken to save seed 
from perfectly developed plants only. 
| c v 11 Unquestionably the earliest maturing 
Early jnowDall strain of the true short leaved Snow¬ 
ball type of cauliflower. It is admirably adapted for forcing 
or wintering over for early crop and is the most popular sort 
for these purposes, also one of the best sorts for late summer 
and fall crop. Early Snowball is, moreover, a most desirable 
sort for the home garden. The plants are compact, with 
few, short, outside leaves and are well suited for close plant¬ 
ing. The heads are of medium to large size, solid, compact, 
round, very white and curd-like and are developed earlier than 
those of any other sort. In our many comparative trials of 
samples from the best known growers and prominent seeds¬ 
men in Europe and America our stocks of Early Snowball 
have been unsurpassed by any in earliness. They also gave 
the highest percentage of well formed heads. After a careful 
inspection of the fields of the most expert Danish and other 
European growers we know we are in position to supply the 
most critical trade with seed which can be depended upon as 
the very best. Pkt, 25c; Va Oz. $1.25; Oz. $3.75; 2 Oz. $7.00; 
Vi Lb. $13.50 
I A1 * A valuable late sort, sure to head, of ex- 
L#ai*ge /Algiers cellent quality and popular with market 
gardeners. The plant is large but of upright growth, the 
loaves protecting the heads so that they will endure uninjur¬ 
ed a frost that would ruin most other sorts. This is one of the 
very best of the late varieties. Pkt. 8 c, 2 for 15c; Oz. $1.25; 
20z. $2.15; Va Lb. $4.00 
r , n rrr.A remarkably sure 
Extra Early Dwarr Errurt heading early cauli¬ 
flower. It is of dwarf habit with short outside leaves and 
is similar in most respects to Early Snowball, and nearly as 
early. The heads when ready for market are of medium to- 
large size. The curd is white, exceptionally deep and of finest 
quality. It will give excellent results either in the home 
garden or for market use and is superior to most seed sold 
at higher prices. Where extreme earliness is not the 
greatest consideration we recommend this strain after 
having proven it superior to many stocks offered as Snow¬ 
ball. Pkt.25c; Vi Oz.$1.15; Oz.$3.50; 2 Oz.$6.50; Va Lb.$12.00 
. This is a second early, exceedingly 
Early r avonte hardy, easily grown sort. It is perhaps 
the best sort for the inexperienced grower, as it will head un¬ 
der conditions in which many sorts would fail. The plants are 
large and form large heads which, although inclined to be 
open, are crisp, tender and of fine quality. It keeps in con¬ 
dition for use a long time. Many years’ experience has con¬ 
vinced us that it is one of the hardiest sorts. Pkt. 8 c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. $2.00; 2 Oz. $3.35; Vt Lb. $6.00 
xr«.i> * , .A distinct and valuable 
Veitch S Autumn Uiant late variety with long 
stems and dark green leaves. The heads are very large, 
white, firm and compact and being well protected by foliage, 
remain along time fit for use. The plants should be started 
and transplanted early in the season to insure their full de¬ 
velopment. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; 
Va Lb. $2.50 
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