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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
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Cauliflower 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed will produce 
2000 plants. Four ounces of seed to an acre. Directions about 
the same as Cabbage, except planting in rows about 3 feet apart 
and 18 inches apart in the row. When plants begin to head, 
tie leaves up around the heads to protect from the sun. 
c i . o l-in 11 A very fine strain of this variety, pro- 
oeicCl i>I10WDali ducing a magnificent head of snowy 
whiteness. Head is very compact, even and fine grained. 
The outer leaves are erect, tending to protect the 
young head from the hot sun. Grown from selected 
heads. Oz., $1.10; 14 lb., $4.00; 1 lb., $14.00, postpaid. 
Growers Special Improved 
color, evenly grained and compact. Oz., $2.00; 14 lb., 
$7.00; 1 lb., $25.00. 
n • L PnrfnoGnn The self-protecting cauliflower, so 
DdDlSD rerieciion called on account of the spiral-shaped 
manner in which the leaves grow around the stem, 
thereby protecting the head with little, if any, tying. 
A cross between Early Erfurt and Danish Dry Weather. 
Heads snow-white, very compact and solid. Oz., $1.50; 
% lb., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00, postpaid. 
Danish Drv Weather This is an excellent large, pure 
DdDlsn U ijr VYeamer white variety that matures later 
than the Select Snowball, but is better suited for dry lo¬ 
calities. Oz., $1.50; 14 lb., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00, postpaid. 
Fvtra Farlv Durarf Frfnrt An exce ^ ent sort, producing good sized creamy white heads. One of the best for 
extra early uwan cnuri general cultivation. Oz., $1.10; % lb., $4.00; 1 lb., $14.00, postpaid. 
Select Snowball. 
Carrots 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce to 100 feet of drill; 
two pounds per acre. For early crop, sow in April or May, and 
June to July for late. Sow seed half an inch deep in rows 12 
inches apart and thin to three inches apart in the row. Plant 
in rich, sandy loam. 
Fpnnia Porolpcc The . mos * handsome and appetizing ap- 
t cuuia v/Ui cic3s pearing Carrot we are acquainted with 
and of the highest quality. The roots average 6 inches 
in length by 1% inches in diameter, nearly cylindrical, 
exceptionally smooth and of a distinct deep orange. 
Flesh is crisp, sweet and practically coreless; tops are 
very small. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
R pf | PnrpH fhantpnav A su P erior Carrot for early bunch- 
l\ea-L0rea tnantenay ing or shipping. Roots are very 
uniform and smooth. The exterior color is a rich orange 
and the cores are small and nearly the same color. A 
little earlier than Chantenay and considered the best 
variety for the market gardener and shi PP er. Oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
-X- fliantpnav A medium early, half-long variety for 
n uiidiueiidy the earlv market. Roots 5 or 6 inches 
long, smooth and tapering; 
Feonia Coreless Carrots. 
Nantes Carrots. 
orange-red in color. Used 
largely for bunching. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid, 
v, rionirai-e Unlf l „„„ The best main crop sort. Roots smooth and handsome. 
r- DaHVerS nail Long Very productive. Oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Mnren’c Rnnehmrr Tops short; foliage rather coarsely cut and stems medium size 
MUIac S Dimming a nd strong. Roots at maturity are 114 by 1% by 8 inches in 
size, almost cylindrical with rounded shoulders, and are well stumped. Oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
Long Orange Good variety for deep sandy soil. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25, 
6 6 postpaid. 
Scarlet Horn A smaG > earl y> stump-rooted variety of good flavor and quite 
coreless. The roots will average about 3 inches long. Oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Nantes A very superior Carrot. It is coreless, brittle, fine grained and of fine, 
mild, sweet flavor. The color is reddish orange and the skin is smooth. 
It is 6 inches long, cylindrical and very stump-rooted. Oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 50c; 1 lb., 
$1.50, postpaid. 
fivlipari or Tnoron/lo Ver y short - thick and stubby. Very desirable for heavy 
UXUedll or uueranae clay so il ; as it is easily harvested. Oz., 15c, 14 lb., 35c; 
1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
White Belgian La . r | e - white stock Carrot. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c, 1 lb., 90c, post- 
Yellnw Rpiorian Grows one-third out of the ground. Very large, long yellow 
DClgldU stock Carrot. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Imperator This is an outstanding Carrot, bred for the critical market gardener 
v and shipping trade. In appearance it is sleek, 7 to 8 inches in length, 
rounded shoulders, and just enough top to be a good buncher. Deep orange in 
color, with indistinct core. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
'^■This variety recommended by the Michigan State College. 
