VEGETABLE SEEDS 
CHICORY 
Large Rooted or Coffee. Roots mature in 4 to 5 months. Dried 
roots used as substitute for and adulterant of coffee. Roots 
12 to 14 in. long, 2% in. thick at top; tapered. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 
% lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
Small Rooted or Radichetta. Past growing annual; grown for 
tops, which are used for greens; tender flower shoots also 
used. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; y 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
Witloof or French Endive. One of the best and most attractive 
of salad vegetables; grown largely by market gardeners and 
shippers. The carefully trimmed roots when buried upright 
in damp sand and given the proper conditions each produce a 
handsome, compact cluster 4 to 5 in. long of blanched leaves 
which are tender and have a rich, mildly acrid flavor. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 25c; y 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
KNOX'S FAMOUS CAULIFLOWER 
Cauliflower is grown the same as cabbage, but requires 
more fertile soil, and like cabbage and lettuce, is not a good 
summer crop. There are two good seasons for sowing cauli¬ 
flower seed; for fall and winter sow the seed in June and July, 
for spring sow in September and October. Transplant the 
plants when they are about six weeks old, and always keep 
them in a thriving condition. If large dr old plants are used 
and if they are not kept growing constantly, some will head 
prematurely and others will go to seed. 
Danish Giant, Dry Weather. 65 days. Dependable variety to 
plant at the same time as Early Snowball, the crop being 
ready when Snowball has been harvested; one of the most 
dependable in adverse, dry weather. Plants dwarf, short 
stemmed; larger than Early Snowball. Heads large; 6 to 7 in. 
across, commonly weigh 2 lbs., white with tinge of cream; of 
splendid quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50; % lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
Early Snowball. 52 days. The best for greenhouse forcing, 
early market and shipping. Plants very dwarf. Heads snow 
white; deep, smooth, compact; about 6 in. across and weigh 
1% to 2 lbs.; the standard of excellence in cauliflower. Pkt. 
10c; oz. $1.50; V 4 lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. 57 days. Standard very early vari¬ 
ety for home, market garden and shipping. Plants dwarf, 
short stemmed. Heads snow white; roundish, compact, com¬ 
monly weigh about 2 lbs.; similar to Early Snowball, but 
usually a little later than our strain of that variety. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.50; y 4 lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. 90 days. The best of the late vari¬ 
eties. Plant large and upright. Leaves protect the head, which 
is large, round, deep; commonly 6 to 8 in. across and weighs 
2 to 2% lbs.; pale creamy white and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 50c; y 4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. 
BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER TYPE 
December. The earliest strain; sown in July, transplanted in 
August, fine, large, white heads produced in November and 
December; usually does best from seeds planted direct in field 
in July. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50; % lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
January. Vigorous, stocky, compact plants; produce fine, 
white, well protected heads during January and early Febru¬ 
ary. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50; *4 lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
February. Plant compact, bluish-green; produces vary solid, 
long standing, white heads of the finest quality during Febru¬ 
ary. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50; J4 lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
March Early. Newly developed strain of outstanding quality 
for harvest during the first half of March. Plants short 
stemmed and compact with dark wavy leaves. Heads large, 
well protected, very white and of finest quality. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.50; y lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
March Late. Produces fine white, well protected heads the 
latter part of March. Similar to St. Valentine (Early March), 
but about two weeks later. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50; J4 lb. $5.00; 
lb. $17.50. 
April. Produces large, firm white heads in April, having been 
sown about August 1 and transplanted in September. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.50; % lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
California Wonder. Preferred for maturing in January. Plants 
large with long leaves that protect the head, which is large, 
solid and fairly white, but coarser than Early Snowball Cauli¬ 
flower. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.50; % lb. $5.00; lb. $17.50. 
St. Valentine. Standard market variety for March shipment. 
Plants large with dark green, waved leaves; heads large, solid, 
white and very well protected. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; y 4 lb. $3.00; 
lb. $11.00. 
Christmas Calabrese, Green Sprouting. The leading variety 
for shippers, also used largely by market gardeners and in 
home gardens. A tall branching plant forms a central head of 
bluish green flower buds resembling a loose head of cauli¬ 
flower. After the main head is removed, side branches con¬ 
tinue to develop throughout the season, and frequently form 
small heads, which, with the stems, are cut and served in the 
same way as asparagus. It is a highly desirable, delicious 
vegetable, steadily gaining in favor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 
75c; lb. $2.50. 
CELERY 
Celery seed should be sown indoors from February 20th to 
April 20th, or outdoors in April. Cover lightly, keep the beds 
moist, almost to wetness, and the temperature should not ex¬ 
ceed 60 degrees. Outdoors it is sometimes necessary to furnish 
partial shade with lattice work that admits about half the 
sunlight. Keep the small plants well watered and free from 
weeds. Transplant when 4 inches high, cutting off the tops 
as well as part of the roots. The soil must be rich and moist 
or else water should be available for irrigation. Transplant 
the last of June or first of July, although it is sometimes pos¬ 
sible to mature a crop set out as late as the middle of August. 
In setting, dig trenches 5 inches deep, 2 feet apart. Plant 1 
foot apart along both sides of trench. Water often and keep 
the weeds down by cultivation and hoeing. Blanching is done 
by heaping up with soil or with two wide boards placed on 
each side of the rows and held in place by stakes or wire hoops 
at the top. The latter method is necessary when blanching in 
hot weather for the early market. Be careful not to disturb 
the plant while wet, as this increases the tendency to rust. 
Florida Golden. A superior, very uniform, early variety de¬ 
veloped from Golden Plume; particularly valuable for early 
spring and for late fall celery in Florida and for early fall 
celery in Northern sections. Plants 22 to 25 in. tall, compact, 
full hearted; pack readily in crates; edible stalks 8 to 10 in. 
long, blanch readily; thick, crisp and of splendid flavor. Pkt. 
5c; oz. $1.00; % lb. $3.00; lb. $11.00. 
NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS OBTAINABLE 
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