Blumenkohl (Ger.) 
One ounce of seed will produce 
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 
Cavoloflore (It.) 
or about 3000 in frames; a packet will produce 150 plants. 
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 82. 
CAULIFLOWER 
1500 to 2000 plants in open ground, 
SUPER SNOWBALL. A larger, earlier and better Snowball Cauliflower. This 
__1 is not only a very early cauliflower but it heads 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 the heads are quite large. 
On account of its earliness this new strain has been found very profitable to grow as early 
cauliflower of fine quality always commands much higher prices in market than the later crop. 
It heads so evenly that often the whole crop can be harvested before the later 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 certainly 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 conditions 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; M Oz. 80c; Oz. $2.50; y Lb. $8.50; Lb. $31.00. 
This youngster is proud of his father’s Super Snowball. 
Grown by Hiram Fairbairn of Arkport, N. Y. 
We recommend 
using a non- 
poisonous in¬ 
secticide such as 
SULROTE to 
control cabbage 
worms on cauli¬ 
flower, broccoli, 
etc. 
ERFURT EARLY DWARF. Madsen’s Stock No. 3. Also called 
“Catskill.” Much like Snowball, but has somewhat shorter stems. It 
is very reliable in regard to heading and the heads are solid and 
compact. 
Pkt, 15c; M Oz. 55c; Oz. $1.75; y Lb. $6.00; Lb. $21.00. 
Danish Perfection. A strain of Snowball Cauliflower maturing a week 
or 10 days later than the early Snowball. The heads are very firm, 
solid and snow white. 
Pkt. 15c; Vi Oz. 55c; Oz. $1.75; y Lb. $6.00; Lb. $21.00. 
Danish Giant or “Dry Weather.” This strain of Snowball Cauliflower 
is especially valuable for high ground, and is considered to stand dry 
weather better. The heads mature a week or 10 days later than Snow¬ 
ball and have more leaves to protect them from the sun and frost. 
Pkt. 15c; M Oz. 55c; Oz. $1.75; 14 Lb. $6.00; Lb. $21.00. 
SNOWBALL. Perfected Strain. We recommend this variety 
--1 both for market and home garden as it will pro¬ 
duce the finest most attractive heads. 
Although an early variety, Snowball has proved to be the best for 
late or main crop. The plant is dwarf and compact and the heads are 
large, deep, solid, snow white, and with a tight curd that has no pro¬ 
truding leaves when grown under normal conditions. 
We have grown a great many strains of Snowball Cauliflower in our 
trials but have never seen one that compares with this for all round 
good points. Our customers tell us that there is no better stock 
available. 
Pkt. 15c; J4 Oz. 55c; Oz. $1.75; 34 Lb. $6.00; Lb. $21.00. 
ITALIAN PURPLE. The l¥l .°* t Del ;, cious Cauliflower. Of 
. more delicate flavor than broccoli and 
Brussels Sprouts and far superior in quality to any other kind of 
cauliflower. 
The heads are the same shape as 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. The plants are tall and robust 
and resistant to disease. The heads mature late in the season but they 
do not require tying. 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; 34 Oz. 40c; Oz. $1.20: y Lb. $3.80; Lb. $13.50. 
PLANTS: Ready June 20. Dozen 25c; 50 plants 60c; 100 plants 90c 
transportation paid. 
EARLY AMERICAN SNOWBALL. NEW - . ™ s 
-- variety has been 
outstanding for earliness in our trials and we actually harvested a 
greater number of heads at the first cutting than we did from Super 
Snowball. The heads are of the Snowball type, uniformly large and 
deep, with a somewhat rough but beautiful white and tight curd. The 
plant is rugged with an abundance of long broad leaves which protect 
the head until it is quite large. 
This new kind is well worth a trial. 
Pkt. 25c; y 8 Oz. 40c; 34 Oz. O0c; Oz. $3.00; y Lb. $9.50; Lb. $33.00. 
DANISH GLORY. NEW -„ A selection from late plants of 
-1 Super Snowball and as such carries many 
of the good points of that variety. It has a sturdy plant with broad 
leaves which curl over and protect the young heads. Danish Glory 
matures about midway between Super Snowball and Perfected Snow¬ 
ball, maturing the heads very evenly so that a large part of the crop 
can be cut during a short period of time. 
The heads are large, deeper than Super Snowball, snow white with 
an attractive tight curd. 
During the past three years Danish Glory has proved to be a good 
header under many different growing conditions. 
Pkt. 25c; y 8 Oz. 40c; y Oz. 90c; Oz. $3.00; 34 Lb. $9.50; Lb. $33.00. 
Snowball Perfected Strain 
Cauliflower Plants 
Harris’ cauliflower plants are well grown and true to name. 
Early, well hardened, transplanted cauliflower plants, ready April 25 
to May 15. Field grown plants, ready about June 15. See page 82 
for varieties and prices. 
HARRIS' SEEDS —1 937 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., C O L D W A T E R, N . Y. 
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