Cauliflower is more difficult 
to grow than any other plant 
of 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. 
Soil and fertilizer conditions are the same as cabbage. 
It is advisable to use a good commercial fertilizer 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 4 or 5 inches tall. The plants should be 
set about 2 feet apart in rows 3 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. MT. HOOD SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER 

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 quality heads of medium uniform 
size are exceedingly tasty. Popular with home 
gardeners as well as market gardeners. Packet, 
5c; ounce, $2.00. 
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 during early growth. 
Packet, 5c; ounce, $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; ounce, $1.75. 
Other Varieties: Large Algiers, Autumn Giant. 
Packet, 5c; ounce, $1.25. 
Witloof. This variety has 
become exceedingly 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. Packet, 5c; ounce, 15c. 

Large Rooted. The roots of this plant are very 
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; ounce, 15c, postpaid. 
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The famous Schnittlauch—high- 
ly prized for flavor. The seed is 

L | \t L 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; ounce, $1.00, postpaid. 
Only the tops of this 
beet are used, like 
spinach, and the 
succulent stalks and midribs may be prepared 
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 con- 
tinue 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; ounce, 15c; 14 pound, 35c; pound, 
$1.00. 
[ f | +H See page 32. 
Large Smooth Prague. The 
latest improved form with very few side roots. 
This is the largest and best variety of the ‘Turnip 
Rooted Celery.’’ Packet, 5c; ounce, 25c; 14 
pound, 75c, postpaid. 

\ [ The same culture as celery. 
Utah or Green Crisp Celery. Matures a 
week or ten days earlier than most other 
types of celery. Plants are sturdy, com- 
pact, and solid. Stems are broad, thick and 
rounded. Packet, 5c; ounce, 50c. 

