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OLDS & WHIPPLE, INC., HARTFORD, CONN 
Cauliflower 
Is one of the most delicious varieties of the 
Cabbage family. Requires a rich deep soil. For 
an early crop, start the seed indoors during March 
and set into the open by the end of April. For a 
main or fall crop sow the seed during June and 
plant out the latter part of July. Cultivate thor¬ 
oughly and frequently. When heads begin to 
form, bunch the leaves together and tie loosely to 
protect them from the sun. 
Early American—Very early, sure heading 
variety, uniform in maturity, desirable for extra 
early market garden. 
Pkt. 20c oz. 75c H oz. $1.25 Oz. $2.25 
34 lb. $8.00 1 lb. $30.00 
Early Snowball—The best and most widely used 
early variety. Plants dwarf, with short pale green 
leaves. Heads medium, firm, compact, solid, pure 
white, and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 211c 34 oz. 70c 34 oz. $1.20 Oz. $2.00 
34 lb. $7.00 1 lb. $24.00 
Erfurt Early Dwarf—Large heads of uniform 
size, having a closely formed, very smooth, pure 
white curd of finest flavor. 
Pkt. 15c 34 oz. 50c 34 oz. 85c Oz. $1.50 
34 lb. $5.50 1 lb. $18.00 
Danish Giant or Dry Weather—Well adapted to 
dry weather conditions, later than Early Snowball 
and of larger growth. Heads creamy white, and 
of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 15c 34 oz. 60c 34 oz. $1.10 Oz. $2.00 
34 lb. $6.50 1 lb. $22.00 
Sow seed about the first of April in hot-bed or 
cold frame. Transplant four inches apart when 
three inches high in rich soil; water and protect 
until well rooted, then transplant into rows 3 feet 
apart either on surface or in trenches about 8 
inches deep. Set the plants 4 to 5 inches apart, or 
for extra large stalks 6 to 8 inches. To blanch draw 
earth around the plants from time to time, this is 
continued until only the top leaves remain un¬ 
covered. 
Boston Market—Excellent fall variety for market 
garden use. Stalks of medium height form a 
cluster of heads, tender, crisp, with exceptionally 
mild flavor; blanches readily to creamy yellow. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 40c 34 lb. $1.20 1 lb. $4.00 
Golden Plume—Also called Wonderful. Some 
gardeners consider it the best early variety. Re¬ 
sembles Golden Self Blanching but earlier. Medium 
height with compact, full heads, blanches readily 
to golden yellow; excellent quality. 
Pkt. 15c Oz. 70c 34 lb. $2.50 1 lb. $8.00 
Winter Queen—A medium dwarf winter variety. 
Stalks light green, broad, solid and crisp; blanches 
to a creamy white. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 30c 34 lb. $1.00 1 lb. $3.50 
Giant Pascal—A late variety for winter use. 
Plants large, stocky, with dark green leaves. Stalks 
long, broad, and solid; blanches to yellow-white of 
excellent, nutty flavor. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 50c 34 lb. $1.50 1 lb. $5.00 
Easy Blanching—A second early variety, excel¬ 
lent for home or market garden. Vigorous and 
compact in habit of growth, it blanches readily to 
attractive white, and is a good keeper. Stalks are 
thick, solid, and of good flavor. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 40c 34 lb. $1.20 1 lb. $4.00 
Celeriac 
Giant Smooth Prague—Known also as turnip- 
rooted celery. Plants dark green with hollow 
stalks. Roots smooth, spherical, 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter, used for flavoring. 
Pkt. 10c Oz. 30c 34 lb. 90c 1 lb. $3.00 
