PORTLAND, OREGON 
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CAULIFLOWER. 
For early Cauliflower the same culture as for early cabbage may be used. For late cauli¬ 
flower, in the description of the varieties offered, the time of planting seed and plants is 
given. Cauliflower does best in a rich, loamy soil, not a cold, wet location. Plant 24 to 34 
feet in rows, and 34 feet between rows. As soon as the heads are lar<*e enough to soon be 
exposed to the light, tie or break the leaves carefully over the head to keep the light away 
*rom them. Great care should be used in growing plants of any of the early sorts, that 
they receive no severe check in their growth, as this will cause them to produce prema¬ 
ture heads. Success can be had with the early varieties by planting the seed in the field 
where they are to grow, even as late as July 10. However, the soil should be thoroughly 
prepared and several seeds put in a hill, thinning them down to one plant when thev have 
reached transplanting size. 
‘Danish Giant Dry Weather—Very hardy 
and withstands dry weather better than oth¬ 
ers. The large, heavy, compact, pure white 
heads are shielded from the weather by tall 
leaves which twist and curl about the heads. 
It does not head all at one time, and when 
ready will stand without spreading longer 
than other kinds. 
For early fall use, plant the seed about 
April 15th, and transplant about June 15th; 
for late fall, plant the seed May 10th and 
transplant about July 10th to 20th. Half 
pkt., 15c; pkt., 25c; 1 oz„ $1.00; oz„ $3.50; 
1 lb., $12.50—lb., $40.00. 
Select Early Snowball—We have an espe¬ 
cially good strain of this standard early cauli¬ 
flower and can recommend it very highly. 
Half Pkt., 15c; pkt., 25c; \ oz., $1.00; oz., 
$3.00 —i lb., $10.00. 
Burpee’s Best Early—Extra large, solid, 
perfect heads, maturing early. For October 
use, plant seed June 10th and transplant July 
20th. We have grown this cauliflower sev¬ 
eral years and recommend it highly. Half 
pkt., 15c—pkt., 25c—1 oz., $1.50—oz., $5.00— 
i lb., $16.00. 
GILT EDGE—Somewhat similar to Best 
Early. Immense, solid, pure white heads, of 
the finest flavor. Splendid market garden¬ 
ers’ sort. Half pkt., 15c—pkt., 25c—i oz., 
$1.50—oz., $5.00—i lb., $16.00. 
Veiteh’s Autumn Giant — A hardy, tall- 
growing cauliflower making extra large, 
white heads. The leaves are dark green, and 
being extra long can easily be broken over 
the heads to protect them. It stands handl¬ 
ing and shipping better than other varieties. 
Remarkably vigorous and thrifty. For late 
cauliflower, season of October, November 
and December, sow seed in open bed May 
1st, transplant July 1st to 15th. Pkt., 15c, 
4 oz., 80c; oz., $1.50; J lb., $5.00. 
BROCCOLI OR HARDY CAULIFLOWER. 
Mammoth White Broccoli—A late variety, 
season December to February. Long, taper¬ 
ing, heavy ribbed leaves, inner leaves curling 
about the head. While considered a broccoli, 
it is really only a late cauliflower. Brings 
fancy prices, but the grower must take 
chances on freezing in the northern part of 
the state. Pkt. 15c—} oz., 50c—oz., $1.50— 
i lb., $5.00. 
MID-WINTER—This new English Broc¬ 
coli matures during January and February. 
The solid white heads cook tender and 
sweet, and are produced on rather dwarf 
plants. They are quite hardy, but will not 
withstand severe freezing, followed by Chi¬ 
nook winds. Pkt., 15c; i oz., 65c; oz., $2.00; 
i lb., $6.00. 
ST. VALENTINE SPECIAL—The best 
sort for spring shipment, the solid, hand¬ 
some white heads being of immense size 
and ready in February. It is extensively 
grown around Roseburg, Oregon, for East- 
ern shipment. 
This special strain is grown for us by a 
large, successful grower, the seed being 
saved from only the best heads, true to the 
desired type. This selection has been car¬ 
ried on for several seasons. Only hardy 
plants with a strong tendency to self pro¬ 
tection were saved and we believe we have 
one of the best strains available. Pkt, 15c; 
i oz., 50c; oz., $1.50; i lb., $5.00; lb., $17.50. 
Sutton’s Late Queen—Exceptionally late, 
heading in May and June. It will stand quite 
severe winters and matures so late that it 
comes just ahead of early cauliflower. It 
brings good prices. Pkt., 15c — J oz., 65c— 
oz., $2.00. 
CELERY CABBAGE. 
Wong Bok—A delicious new salad vege¬ 
table from China which is excellent for salads 
and cold slaw, and is sometimes used like 
Swiss Chard. The stems can be used like 
celery. This vegetable is making good, both 
for market and home gardens. For best re¬ 
sults, plant the seed in August and transplant 
in September. It can also be planted in early 
spring. Pkt., 10c —i oz., 50c—oz., $1.50— 
1 lb., $5.00. 
Cabbage and Cauliflower Fertilizer—Re¬ 
fer to the fertilizer section. It will pay 
to invest in fertilizer for these crops. 
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