MT. HOOD SNOW BALL CAULIFLOWER 
Cauliflower is more difficult to grow than any 
other plant in the cabbage tribe, like most of them 
it will not stand heat and drought which limits its 
culture to areas free of these conditions. It is best 
grown in fairly cool climates where there is plenty 
of moisture. It will not, however, stand as much 
frost as cabbage or Brussels Sprouts and in very 
protracted warm weather it will not head. Like 
other members of the Cabbage family Cauliflower is 
divided into two groups, early varieties and the late 
varieties. 
Danish Giant. Outstanding because of its abil¬ 
ity to yield heavily in dry weather. Its large, solid 
white heads mature very early if forced indoors dur¬ 
ing early growth. Packet, 5c; oz., $1.50. 
Early Snowball. Adapted very well to forcing 
as well as outdoor planting. Plants are compact, 
producing medium to large, round heads that are 
pure white when blanched. Packet, 5c; oz., $1.75 
Other Varieties. Large Algiers, Autumn Giant. 
Packet, 5c; oz., $1.25 
Witloof. This variety has become exceeding 
popular for winter salads. It forms a delicious dish 
when served like Endive or Cos lettuce with French 
dressing. The leaves and stems blanch easily. Seed 
should be sown one inch deep during May or June 
and spaced about 18 inches apart. 
Packets, 5c; oz., 15c 
Large Rooted. The roots of this plant are verj 
popular as a coffee substitute. The young tender 
leaves may be used for salad or cooked for greens. 
Sow quite thinly in shallow drills in the spring. 
When well started, thin to stand 2 to 3 inches apart 
in the row. Packet, 5c; oz., 15c, postpaid. 
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The famous Schnittlauch—highly prized for fla¬ 
vor. The seed of this is not easily germinated and it 
will be necessary, therefore, to plant a fairly good 
quantity of the seed if many plants are desired. 
Packet, 5c; oz., $1.00, postpaid 
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Soil and fertilizer conditions are the same as cab¬ 
bage. It is advisable to use a good commercial fer¬ 
tilizer and to cultivate at regular intervals. 
For quicker and better results it is advisable to 
start cauliflower in flats and later transplant when 
the young plants are about four or five inches tall. 
The plants should be set about two feet apart in rows 
three feet apart. This will allow approximately 50 
head of Cauliflower to a 100 foot row. This should 
be more than ample for a family of five. 
Solid white heads may be produced by tying the 
outer leaves over the center of the plant as soon as 
the first button-like swelling appears. Use string, 
tape or raffia for tying. Do not pull tight enough to 
injure outer leaves. 
Portland Seed Co.’s Mt. Hood Snowball. One 
of the best early varieties that we highly recommend 
for early and late planting. Its pure white, fine qual¬ 
ity heads of medium uniform size are exceedingly 
tasty. Popular with home gardeners as well as mar¬ 
ket gardeners. Packet, 5c; OZ., $2.00. 
Only the tops of this beet are used, like spinach, 
and the succulent stalks and midribs may be pre¬ 
pared in the same way as asparagus. The plants are 
cultivated like beets except that they should be 
thinned to 8 to 10 inches apart. If only the outer 
leaves are gathered, the inner leaves will continue to 
grow, and repeated pickings can be made. 
Lucullus, Dark Green. The fleshy crumpled 
leaves of this variety make very choice greens. Plant 
grows erect, the stalks are rounded and finely 
ribbed; the foliage is a rich deep green. Favored by 
many because of its superior flavor. 
Packet, 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb. 35c; lb., $1.00 
Utah or Green Crisp Celery. Matures a 
week or ten days earlier than most other types 
of , celery. Plants are sturdy, compact, and 
solid. Stems are broad, thick and rounded. 
Packets, 5c; ounce, $1.00 
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