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VEGETABLE SEEDS 
VICK’S GARDEN AND FLORAL GUIDI 
CAULIFLOWER, VICK'S IDEAL 
CAULIFLOWER 
T HE cultivation of Cauliflower has been confined to but a small 
percentage of regular market gardeners, on account of the erro¬ 
neous idea that it is not only difficult but expensive to grow. Now 
that this delicious as well as health-giving vegetable is becoming better 
known, all those who do grow and put it on the market are not only 
successful in producing good crops, but also in realizing good returns 
for their labor; in fact, Cauliflower gives better results financially to 
the gardener than any other vegetable he brings to the market. The 
demand increases annually, and all gardeners should avail themselves 
of the benefit. 
The Cauliflower delights in a rich soil and an abundance of water. 
Sow seed for early summer crop in February or March, in a hotbed, 
and when plants are three or four inches high transplant four inches 
apart in boxes or frames. In the middle of spring, or as soon as the 
gardener deems it prudent, the plants can be removed to the open 
ground into soil that has been well enriched with good manure. Set 
plants from two to two and a half feet apart each way. Cultivate 
often, throwing up the earth, and water well in dry weather. Fol¬ 
iate Cauliflower sow seed in a cool, moist place, on the north side of 
of a building or tight fence, in this latitude about the first of May, and 
they will not be troubled with the little black beetle so destructive to 
everything of the Cabbage tribe when young. One ounce will produce 
about 3,500 plants. 
VicK’s Ideal. 
This is unquestionably the leading variety for 
market and for private use. For reliability of 
heading and size ami solidity of heads, it is superior to any other variety — a 
claim which has been established by innumerable tests in all parts of the country. 
It is sure to head, even under unfavorable circumstances, and will attain to enor¬ 
mous size under ordinary cultivation. The plants are very dwarf, and while the 
outer leaves are erect the inner ones lap over the heads so as to fully shade them 
from the sun, preserving them a beautiful snowy white. The plants can be set 
closely, and they grow and mature rapidly tinder favorable conditions. Packet, 
30 cents ; y oz., $1.75; oz., $5.00. These prices are net, from which no dis¬ 
count or on which no premium will be allowed. 
Early Snowball. Next to our Ideal we can recommend the Snow¬ 
ball as one of the earliest and surest heading varieties. Its dwarf habit and short 
outer leaves allow it to be planted very close—eighteen to twenty inches apart. It 
is well adapted for forcing under glass throughout the winter and spring. It 
gives a pure snow-white, medium-sized head. There are many strains of the 
Snowball, and a great deal of cheap seed is grown in Italy and sold to seedsmen 
under the name of Snowball, and which will deceive the grower. Our Cauli¬ 
flower seed is grown by a specialist, and can be relied upon in every respect. 
Every plant will surely give a head. Packet, 15 cents; y ounce, $1.00; 
oz., $3.00. 
Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. Until we had, afte r years of selection, perfected 
our Ideal, the Erfurt was a leader, and to-day this variety will stand the test with 
any other extra early sort. It is very dwarf in habit, producing pure .white heads 
of great solidity and finest quality; quite desirable for forcing or for planting in 
open ground. For a general all-round market garden variety we can highly 
recommend the Erfurt strain. Packet, 15 cents ; % oz., $1.00 ; oz., $3.00. 
Early Paris, or Nonpareil. This is a well-known standard French vari¬ 
ety, producing very early, good-sized, pure-white heads, which are tender and 
delicious. Good for market or home garden. Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 75 cents • 
K lb., $2.00. 
Veitch s Autumn Giant, a distinct and valuable late variety, producing 
large heads, pure white, firm, and compact; and being thoroughly protected by 
the foliage, remains a long time fit for use. A desirable variety for the South. 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 40 cents ; y lb., $1.25. 
Large Late Algiers. This variety is one of the best late sorts, grown 
largely for fall use, and popular with market gardeners everywhere. It is a sure 
header, and endures uninjured a freeze that would materially affect other sorts. 
Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 75 cents ; y lb., $a.oo. 
Le Normand S Short - Stem. This is another French variety, grown 
largely for the Paris market. A good late sort, hardy and compact, with well- 
y formed heads. The curd is well protected by many leaves, keeping it well 
blanched. Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 75 cents; lb., $2.00. 
At prices quoted in t/ns Catalogue we prepay postage or express charges , unless othei'wise noted. 
