Mark Means Company, 1939 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
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CAULIFLOWER 
Cauliflower will succeed on soil that will produce cab¬ 
bage, but best results will be obtained on rich loam with 
an abundance of water. Sow early varieties in hot beds in 
February or March. Later varieties sow in a well prepared 
bed in May. When large enough transplant in rows 2 V 2 
feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. 
"MT. HOOD" SNOWBALL— Without doubt the best strain 
of "Early Snowball" for the gardener to use. Earlier and 
produces large, solid, white heads. Recommended for either 
early or late planting. Price: Pkt. 25c; oz. 65e; ox. 
$2.00; 1/4 lb. $7.00. 
EARLY SNOWBALL —This is the common strain of Im¬ 
ported "Early Snowball" and while it will not give as good 
results as the "Mt. Hood" it will produce a good crop. 
Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; oz. $1.75; lb. $5.50. 
DANISH, DRY WEATHER — Produces large, solid, pure 
white heads. Is especially adapted for growing in dry loca¬ 
tions where other varieties would fail. Pkt. lOe; oz. $1.75. 
AUTUMN GIANT —Produces large, compact, white heads, 
well protected by foliage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
FOR PLANTS SEE PAGE 18 
CELERY 
CULTURE—Sow the seed early, February or March, in 
hot beds or cold frames; when 3 to 4 inches high, trans¬ 
plant to rows 4 feet apart and 6 inches apart in the row. 
The rows should be furrowed out so that plants may be 
set 6 inches deep. A few weeks before harvesting, the soil 
can be banked against the rows for blanching. One ounce 
of seed will produce about 5,000 plants. Keep the plants 
growing—cultivate after watering. 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING —This is considered the best 
celery for the early spring market. Very stocky, hardy, 
solid, a good shipper. Yellowish green color when young, 
but as the plants mature the inner stems and leaves turn 
a golden yellow; easily blanched. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 
oz. 50c. 
WHITE PLUME —One of the most popular for early fall 
and winter use. Very easily grown and blanched. The 
earliest celery. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
CELERIAC—TURNIP ROOTED CELERY 
The large root is the edible portion, and is highly valued 
for flavoring soups or boiling with stews and other dishes. 
As seed takes three to four weeks to germinate, keep the 
sowing moist until the young seedlings appear, and when 
large enough to handle, transplant seedlings to stand 8 to 
10 inches apart each way. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
lb. 85c. 
ALL PRICES ON THIS PAGE ARE POSTPAID 
UP TO THIRD ZONE 
CABBAGE 
CULTURE—For early plants sow seed in January or Feb¬ 
ruary under glass, hardened off gradually by exposing to 
outside air, and as early as the ground is in good condition 
transplant to rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches apart in row. 
For late plants the seed may be sown in the field. One 
ounce for 2000 plants; Vi It*- ot seed per acre. 
EARLY FLAT DUTCH (70 Days)—A valuable second early 
variety, producing very large, compact, flattened heads of 
good quality; sometimes nearly as large as Late Flat Dutch, 
which they resemble in appearance. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 
15c; 1/4 lb. 60c; 1/2 lb. $ 1 . 10 ; lb. $ 2 . 00 . 
DANISH BALLHEAD (100 Days)—Select Short-Stem. Our 
strain of short-stem Ballhead is imported direct from Den¬ 
mark. The fine ribbed leaves are so densely packed to¬ 
gether that no space is left for water or air to start decay 
and the firm heads are famed for their superior excel¬ 
lence and keeping qualities. Matures late; when cut shows 
a fine, hard, snowy white, solid head. The best in its class. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 60c; Vi lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET —The earliest round-headed cab¬ 
bage offered today. It is as early as Jersey Wakefield. 
Heads are larger and fully as solid. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
1/4 lb. 60 c; 1/2 lb. $ 1 . 10 ; lb. $ 2 . 00 . 
CABBAGE PLANTS —Hardy out-door grown plants, stan¬ 
dard varieties. See page 18. 
PREMIUM LATE DUTCH (100 Days)—This improved strain 
possesses all the good qualities of the old favorite, "Late 
Fiat Dutch", one of the largest of the late varieties and 
is a sure header. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 60c; 
1/2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
GOLDEN ACRE (65 Days)—A new variety, seven days 
ahead of the Jersey Wakefield. Heads are round, firm, 
and of exceptionally fine texture, heavy mid-ribs being 
entirely absent. Average weight is about 4 pounds to the 
head and have only a few outer leaves. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 60c; 1/2 lb. $ 1 . 10 ; lb. $ 2 . 00 . 
LARGE RED DRUMHEAD or RED DUTCH (130 days)—A 
well known standard. Heads of large size, slightly round¬ 
ed, 7 to 8 inches in diameter. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
Vi lb. 60c; 1/2 lb. $ 1 . 10 ; lb. $ 2 . 00 . 
CHINESE or CELERY CABBAGE, PE TSAI (75 Days)—A 
delicious new vegetable. The plants develop quickly, form¬ 
ing large, tightly folded heads, well blanched in the heart. 
Chinese cabbage can be served as a salad or cole slaw; 
when boiled is more tender and palatable than ordinary 
cabbage. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 60c. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD (65 Days)—The favorite 
early cabbage with our market gardeners. A sure header. 
The thick, stout leaves and compact habit make it the 
best for wintering over and very early setting. Grown more 
extensively for market than any other early cabbage. Is 
always of good size, very solid, with few leaves. A reliable 
header and always gives good satisfaction. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Vi lb. 60c; V 2 lb. $ 1 . 10 ; lb. $ 2 . 00 . 
