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OLDS & WHIPPLE, INC., HARTFORD, CONN. 
Cauliflower—Con. 
ing March and set into the open by the end 
of April. For a main or fall crop sow the 
seed during June and plant out the latter part 
of July. Cultivate thoroughly and frequently. 
When heads begin to form, bunch the leaves 
together and tie loosely to protect them from 
the sun. 
Early Snowball—The best and most widely 
used early variety. Plants dwarf, with short 
pale green leaves. Heads medium, firm, com¬ 
pact, solid, pure white, and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 15c % oz. 60c y 2 oz. $1.00 Oz. $1.75 
14 lb. $6.00 1 lb. $20.00 
Erfurt Early Dwarf—Large heads of uni¬ 
form size, having a closely formed, very 
smooth, pure white curd of finest flavor. 
Pkt. 15c 14 oz. 50c V 2 oz. 85c Oz. $1.50 
14 lb. $5.50 1 lb. $18.00 
Early Paris—A standard early variety, hav¬ 
ing large white compact heads. 
Pkt. 10c 14 oz. 45c 14 oz. 75c Oz. $1.25 
14 lb. $4.00 1 lb. $12.00 
Danish Giant or Dry Weather—Well adapted 
to dry weather conditions, later than Early 
Snowball and of larger growth. Heads creamy 
white, and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 15c % oz. 60c y 2 oz. $1.10 Oz. $2.00 
14 lb. $6.50 1 lb. $22.00 
Celery 
Sow seed about the first of April in hot-bed 
or cold frame. Transplant four inches apart 
when three inches high in rich soil; water and 
protect until well rooted, then transplant into 
rows 3 feet apart either on surface or in 
trenches about 8 inches deep. Set the plants 
4 to 5 inches apart, or for extra large stalks 
6 to 8 inches. To blanch draw earth around 
the plants from time to time, this is continued 
until only the top leaves remain uncovered. 
Paris Golden, Self Blanching (French)— 
One of the best market garden varieties. Also 
desirable for the home garden, the stalks are 
of a rich golden yellow color and of delicious 
flavor. Self blanching to a wonderful degree. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 70c % lb. $2.50 1 lb. $9.00 
Boston Market—Excellent fall variety for 
market garden use. Stalks of medium height 
form a cluster of heads, tender, crisp, with 
exceptionally mild flavor; blanches readily to 
creamy yellow. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 35c 14 lb. $1.20 1 lb. $4.00 
White Plume—An extra early attractive 
variety, leaves bright green tinged with white; 
stalks medium, easily blanched to pure white; 
solid, crisp and of good quality. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 35c !4 lb. $1.20 1 lb. $4.00 
Golden Plume—Also called Wonderful. Some 
gardeners consider it the best early variety. 
Resembles Golden Self Blanching but earlier. 
Medium height with compact, full heads, 
blanches readily to golden yellow; excellent 
quality. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 70c 14 lb. $2.50 1 lb. $9.00 
Winter Queen—A medium dwarf winter va¬ 
riety. Stalks light green, broad, solid and 
crisp; blanches to a creamy white. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 25c 14 lb. 85c 1 lb. $3.00 
Giant Pascal—A late variety for winter use. 
Plants large, stocky, with dark green leaves. 
Stalks long, broad, and solid; blanches to yel¬ 
low-white of excellent, nutty flavor. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 35c 14 lb. $1.20 1 lb. $4.00 
Easy Blanching—A second early variety, 
excellent for home or market garden. Vigorous 
and compact in habit of growth, it blanches 
readily to attractive white, and is a good keep¬ 
er. Stalks are thick, solid, and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 35c 14 lb. $1.20 1 lb. $4.00 
Celeriac 
Giant Smooth Prague—Known also as 
turnip-rooted celery. Plants dark green with 
hollow stalks. Roots smooth, spherical, 2 to 3 
inches in diameter, used for flavoring. 
Pkt. 5c Oz. 25c 14 lb. 85c 1 lb. $3.00 
