Cauliflowers 
of Distinction 
HOW TO GROW. —The main thing: In growing: good Cauli¬ 
flowers is to rush them on quickly and never allow them to 
be checked in their growth. In dry weather they should be 
copiously watered, especially If Just planted out. The soil 
should be deeply trenched and well dressed with manure, 
and occasional dressings of liquid manure during the grow¬ 
ing season will materially Increase the crop. Sow In seed 
beds, and when large enough, transplant In rows 2 ft. apart 
and 18in. between the plants. Hill up between the rows, and 
keep the ground well cultivated. Summer and autumn &r6 
the best seasons to sow. The later varieties are very much 
the hardl-est, and will often make good heads under circum¬ 
stances which would cause the early varieties to “button.” 
The early sorts mature in three to four months, the later 
ones five to eight months. A packet will grow 150 to 200 
plants. 
CAULIFLOWERS FOR MARKET. — To those intending to 
plant large areas, we wish to point out that the Cauliflower 
is a precarious crop. When conditions of soli and season are 
not altogether favourable the crop Is likely to vary con¬ 
siderably in earliness, uniformity and type. The descriptions 
are intended only to serve as a guide In the selection of 
varieties likely to be most suitable. Attention Is directed to 
Conditions of Sale and Non-warranty Conditions of Sale on 
Inside Back Cover. 
THREE SPECIALITIES 
These ■ three specialities have proved themselves both for 
market and home gardens. All are suitable for this climate, 
and are sure croppers. 
YATES’ PHENOMENAL EARLY 
A very flue variety, maturing in about four months. The 
foliage Is pointed, rather curled and open. The heads are of 
good size, close-grained, and of splendid colour. Our recom¬ 
mendation for early maturity. Sow in July for early spring 
cutting, or sow in December for April-May cutting. 6d. pkt., 
2/3 ioz., 3/6 ioz., 6/- loz., 20/- ilb., post free. 
YATES’ PHENOMENAL FIVE MONTHS 
A medium, early variety, maturing after Phenomenal Eariv 
and before Main Crop. A dependable header, and popular 
with a number of growers under special conditions. 6d. pkt., 
2/3 ioz., 3/6 ioz., 6/- loz., 20/- ilb., post free. 
YATES’ PHENOMENAL MAIN CROP 
The choice of the multitude is usually a sound 
choice! Tates’ Phenomenal Cauliflowers. 
Matures in about six months. In habit it is semi-self- 
protecting. Very large white heads of splendid texture, m 
our trials a hardy sort of first quality, and our recommen¬ 
dation for main crop and private garden. Sow in July for 
late spring cutting or sow in October for cutting in May 
and June. 6d. per pkt., 2/3 per ioz., 3/6 per ioz., 6/- 
per loz., 20/- iib., post free. 
SEE also YATES’ 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING BROCCOLI and the 
CAULIFLOWER TYPE BROCCOLI for late cropping 
ON PAGE 40. 
Not a record, hut just an average 
sample from a two-acre crop of Yates’ 
Phenomenal Main Crop. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Yates’ Early Mammoth. — Large and 
very early variety. 6d. per pkt., 1/9 
per ioz., 2/9 per ioz., 4/3 per loz., 
13/9 per ilb., post Tree. 
Early London—A well-known second 
early variety, 6d. per pkt., 2/6 per 
ioz., 4/- per loz., 11/9 per ilb.; 
3d. small pkt., post free. 
Earliest of All. —One of the best early 
varieties, coming a few weeks be¬ 
fore Early London. Must be forced;* 
will not stand a check In growth. 
6d. per pkt., 2/9 per ioz., 4/- per 
ioz., 6/9 per loz., 19/- per ilb., 
post free. 
Yates’ Phenomenal Early. —See above. 
Yates’ Phenomenal Five Months. —See 
above. 
MAIN CROP AND LATE SELF- 
PROTECTING VARIETIES. 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant, Yates’ Selected. 
—Heads in about six months from 
sowing; excellent, but to a large 
extent being superseded by Phenom- , 
enai Main Crop. 6d. per pkt., 2/-J 
per ioz., 3/- per loz., 7/6 per ilb..* 
post free. 
Late Metropole. — The latest of the 
Italian Giant Cauliflowers. 6d. per 
pkt., 1/9 per ioz., 2/9 per ioz., 4/3 
per loz., 13/9 per ilb., post free. 
Yates’ Phenomenal Main Crop. — See 
above. 
LATE NON-SELF-PROTECTING 
VARIETIES. 
Walcheren. —Excellent variety, very 
late and sure header; large, 
straight, upright foliage. 6d. per 
pkt., 2/6 per ioz., 4/- per loz., 
11/9 per ilb., post free. 
Improved Short Stemmed Eclipse. —An 
excellent early variety, maturing in 
four to five months after sowing. 
6d. per pkt., 2/6 per loz., 4/- per 
loz., 11/9 per ilb., post free. 
WE ALSO OFFER: 
Early Snowball - Extra Early Paris 
Large Asiatic - Mont Blano - Rellanoe 
PRICE ON APPLICATION 
We Recommend Yates’ Phenomenal Early Cauliflower for Market Gardeners 
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