Blumenkohl (Ger.) CAULIFLOWER 
Cavoloflore (It.) 
One ounce of seed' Will produce 1500 to 2000 plants in open ground, or about 3000 in frames; a packet will produce 150 plants. 
There is no difficulty getting fine heads of high quality when the plants 
are set out in June or early July so that the heads form in September and 
October. If weather and soil conditions are normal the seed should be 
sown in open ground or cold frames about the middle of May or first of 
June on good soil. When plants are large enough, transplant in rich, moist 
soil. Care must be taken that the plants do not become checked in growth, 
as that will cause them to head prematurely. 
For the small garden it is often better to buy the plants. See page 47. 
Super Snowball Cauliflower 
A larger, earlier and better Snowball Cauliflower ! 
This is not only the earliest cauliflower with good firm heads but it heads earlier 
and more uniformly than any other strain of Snowball we have tried. 
The leaves are quite large and vigorous and curl over the heads so as to protect 
them from the sun and keep them white until ready to use. 
On account of its earliness this new strain has been found very profitable to grow 
as early cauliflower of fine quality always co mm ands much higher prices 
in market than the later crop. 
It heads so evenly that the whole crop can be harvested before ordinary 
varieties are ready. This may be an objection for the home garden where 
cauliflower is wanted all through the season but for market it should cer¬ 
tainly be used for at least part of the planting. Those who want the largest 
and finest cauliflower early in the season will find the Super Snowball a 
most satisfactory kind. It requires good land and favorable growing con¬ 
ditions for best results. On poorer soil other varieties sometimes do better. 
The seed we offer was grown by the originator and is the finest strain 
of this kind that can be obtained at any price. 
Pkt. 25c; y 4 Oz. 90c; Oz. $3.00; V4 Lb. $9.50; Lb. $33.00. 
Super Snowball Cauliflower 
“I had some of your Super Snowball this year and they were wonderful — 
the best I had.” Arthur Cass, Andes, N. Y. Oct. 6, 1935. 
SNOWBALL Perfected Strain. The seed we offer is the very finest 
strain obtainable and is of the true deep tight and Snowball type. No 
better seed can be obtained than the stock we offer. This is the 
plain truth which anyone can prove who will take the trouble to try our 
seed side by side with seed costing much more. 
ERFURT EARLY DWARF. Madsen’s Stock No. 3. Much like Snow¬ 
ball, but has somewhat shorter stems and matures a little earlier. It is 
very reliable in regard to heading and the heads are solid and compact. 
This strain has proved the best of its class in several trials made in 
New York State. 
Pkt. 20c; l/ 4 Oz. 60c; Oz. $1.90; 1/4 Lb. $6.50; Lb. $23.00. 
Although an early variety, the Snowball is most excellent for late or 
main crop as well as for forcing and summer use. The plant is dwarf and 
compact and the heads are large, solid, snow white, and with no pro¬ 
truding leaves when grown under usual conditions. This variety matures 
early but usually the best heads are obtained from plants set out in order 
to mature rather late. 
Pkt. 20c; 1/4 Oz. 60c; Oz. $1.90; Vi Lb. $6.50; Lb. $23.00. 
Danish Perfection. A strain of Snowball Cauliflower maturing a week 
or 10 days later than the early variety. As the plants produce more 
leaves than the common Snowball, the heads are better protected from 
sun and frost. The heads are very firm, solid and snow white and prac¬ 
tically every plant will make a good head under favorable conditions. 
Pkt. 20c; 1/4 Oz. 60c; Oz. $1.90; Vi Lb. $6.50; Lb. $23.00. 
Danish Giant or “Dry Weather.” This strain of Snowball Cauliflower 
is especially valuable for high ground, as it is more vigorous than the 
Early Snowball, and stands dry weather better. The heads are a little 
larger than Snowball. They mature a week or 10 days later and have 
more leaves to protect them from the sun and frost. 
Pkt. 20c; 1/4 Oz. 60c; Oz. $1.90; 1/4 Lb. $6.50; Lb. $23.00. 
Italian Purple 
The Most Delicious Cauliflower 
It is of more delicate flavor than Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts and 
far superior to any other kind of cauliflower. 
The heads are much like ordinary cauliflower but instead of being 
white are deep purple on the top. When cooked this cauliflower is 
green like Broccoli, which it resembles in flavor, but is far more 
delicate. 
Purple Cauliflower is easy to grow as the plants are strong and 
resistant to disease. The heads mature late in the season and they 
do not require tying as the heads are not blanched. Gardeners who 
have been fortunate enough to grow this kind have been able to sell 
it at high prices. 
Some people who do not like ordinary cauliflower think the Italian 
Purple delicious. Try some of it. We know you will like it. 
SEED: Pkt. 15c; 1/4 Oz. 50c; Oz. $1.35; 1/4 Lb. $4.55; Lb. $16.00. 
PLANTS: Ready June 20. Dozen 25c; 50 plants 60c; 100 
plants 90c transportation paid. 
It is easy to keep your cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, etc. free from 
worms and lice without using dangerous poisons. 
If you spray use New Evergreen or Red Arrow. If you dust use Derox. 
They are deadly to insects, but harmless to people. 
See under Insecticides at back of catalogue. 
“Our garden was unusually good last season so we are trying your seeds 
again this year.” Delos K. Sheldon, Lee, Mass. Mar. 17, 1935. 
Harvesting a money making crop of Harris Cauliflower on the farm 
of Jos. Schickler, Coldwater, N. Y. Photo taken in August. 
Cauliflower Plants 
Early, well hardened, transplanted Snowball and Super Snowball cauli¬ 
flower plants, ready April 25 to May 15. Field grown plants, ready June 20. 
See page 47 for prices. 
HARRIS’ SEEDS —1935 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., COLDWATER, N. Y. 
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