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R. L. Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn. 
CAULIFLOWER 
CULTURE. For early use. the seed should be 
sown indoors either in a greenhouse, hotbed or 
in the house about six weeks before setting out. 
Sow the seed % to % of an inch deep. When plants 
are one or two inches high they can be transplant¬ 
ed to about 3 inches apart thereby developing 
into stronger plants. As soon as the soil can be 
worked and pulverized, the plants may be set out 
in the open field 2 to 2t4 feet each way. 
Snowball* 
The most popular variety for early and general 
crop. Produces nice snow white heads 6 to 8 inch¬ 
es in diameter, of extra fine flavor. Is considered 
a standard by the market gardener, also very de¬ 
sirable for the home garden. 
Extra Selected Early Snowball* 
This is a strain of Snowball which is selected for 
earllness and uniformity of size and maturity. The 
fine solid heads are pure white of good size and of 
excellent quality. 
Model* 
A week later than the Snowball, but somewhat 
larger. Very attractive in appearance and deli¬ 
cious in flavor. It is not only suitable for early 
planting but superior for late planting. Heads 
are large and solid and weigh from 4 to 8 pounds. 
Danish Giant or Dry Weather 
A larger and later variety that is generally plant¬ 
ed for a fall crop. It will stand the dry weather 
of summer better than any other variety. De¬ 
licious flavor and of fine quality. 
Catskill Snowball 
One of the best varieties for general market crop. 
It is early, a sure cropper and very attractive. 
Snowdrift* 
Recognized as the most successful Cauliflower for 
the Market Gardener. It is early, large and makes 
a beautiful solid white head of excellent quality. 
CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. 
During late May and most of June we receive daily 
a large supply of cabbage and cauliflower plants. 
See page 19 for prices. 
Model Cauliflower 
PRICE LIST OF CAULIFLOWER 
Snowball . 
Extra Selected Early Snowball 
Model . 
Danish Giant or Dry Weather 
Catskill Snowball .. 
Snowdrift . 
Pkt. 
Oz, 
lb. 
.$0.10 
$1.50 
$5.60 
. . .10 
1.75 
6.60 
. .10 
1.50 
6.60 
. .10 
1.50 
6.50 
. . .10 
1.50 
5.50 
. . .10 
2.00 
7.00 
CUCUMBER 
ARLINGTON 
WHITE SPINE 
6 to 9 Inches 
.GOULD S - 
PICKLING 
3 to A Inches 
DAVIS 
-PERFECT - 
9 to 1A Incht: 
THE N 
-VAUGHN- 
10 to IS Inches 
As soon as cucumber plants are out of the 
ground, watch for insects that feed upon the 
leaves. Be prepared to combat these pests with 
dust or liquid sprays. See pages 51 to 53 
for insecticides. 
CULTURE. Plant in hills 6 feet apart each way, 10 to 
20 seeds may be planted in each hill, covering a circle 15 
inches in diameter. When plants are three or four inches 
high they may be thinned to 5 or 6 to a hill, allowing for 
cutworms and beetles destroying one or two. Cultivate 
frequently until the vines cover the ground. The seed 
may also be started in berry boxes by placing them in a 
hotbed. When weather is suitable—settled and warm— 
remove the box as plants are placed in the garden. The 
fruit should be gathered as soon as large enough for use, 
or else the productiveness of the vines will be perma¬ 
nently injured. One ounce of seed is required for 60 
hills; two to three pounds per acre. 
FERTILIZER FOR CUCUMBERS 
About 200 pounds of 6-15-9 fertilizer to the acre will give 
splendid results for cucumbers. Apply as a side-dressing 
at seeding time. 
N. K. & Co’s Sterling* 
One of the earliest cucumbers of the White Spine type. 
For general use it is unsurpassed. It can be picked at 
any size and used for pickles if desired, and will also 
make a fine large cucumber. Is one of the most at¬ 
tractive and heaviest producers, coloring up to a very 
deep green. Its excellent quality, being brittle and crisp 
with a delicate flavor, has made it suitable for market, 
shipping and home gardens alike. 
The Vaughan* 
Is one of the finest extra long cucumbers grown. The 
average length when matured is from 12 to 18 inches 
and the diameter from 2 to 2% inches at the center, tap¬ 
ering gradually at both ends. It has a beautiful smooth 
green skin and very few seeds. Very desirable for slic¬ 
ing. It will retain its color and firmness indefinitely, 
making it very popular for shipping. We recommend 
The Vaughan for either hothouse or outdoor growing. 
Longfellow* 
An excellent, long, slender, dark green variety, equally 
desirable for greenhouse forcing or outdoor culture. 
This is an ideal cucumber for the market gardener, grow¬ 
ing 12 to 14 inches in length. 
Davis Perfect* 
A selected strain of Long White Spine which retains its 
dark green color and good qualities long after being 
picked. It is crisp, solid, of fine flavor and has very few 
seeds. Will average about ten inches or more in length, 
is quite slender, tapering slightly at both ends. The 
Davis Perfect makes a splendid cucumber to grow for 
pickling, as well as for table. 
Cucumber prices nt top of next page. 
