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S. & W. Co.’s Best of All Cauliflower 
CAULIFLOWER 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 
From 10 to 14 weeks from seed to harvest. 
CuttureE. Sow in February or March in a hot- 
bed and transplant in April. Have the plants 214 
feet apart. Rich soil is essential. Outdoors sow the 
first week in May and transplant in July. For 
wintering under glass sow in September; transplant 
thickly into a cord it or frame; give plenty of air 
in mild weather, and cover up well when conditions 
are severe. When the flower is the size of an egg, tie 
the leaves together, or bend them to form a cover. 
S. & W. Co.’s Best of All. The easiest 
grown and surest heading Cauliflower 
offered today. In habit the plant is very 
dwarf, stocky, and erect. Fewer leaves 
enable it to be planted closer than usual. 
In suitable soil, every plant will form a 
large, handsome head of the finest quality. 
Pkt. 25 cts.. Yoz. $1.25, oz. $2, Yoz. 
$3.75, oz. $7. 
Early Snowball (Snowdrift). Wonderful, 
sure-heading, dwarf variety; the outer 
leaves are small, hence it Is particularly 
adapted to growing under glass, also for 
spring planting outdoors. Is, too, an ex- 
cellent autumn sort. Pkt. 25 cts., Yoz. $1, 
Yoz. $1.75, Yoz. $3.25, oz. $6. 
Extra-Early Dwarf Erfurt. Because of its 
exceedingly dwarf habit and rapidity of 
growth, this variety is desirable for forcing 
under glass; also suitable for the open 
ground. Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. $1, Woz. $1.75, 
Ygoz. $3.25, oz. $6. 
Danish Dry Weather. Stands adverse con- 
ditions better than others. The heads grow 
to a large size, are very solid, pure white, 
and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. 
$1, 140z. $1.75, Yoz. $3.25, oz. $6. 
Autumn Giant. This is larger and slower- 
growing than the above varieties; more 
suitable for use In warmer climates. Pkt. 
10c., YZoz. 45c., Yoz. 85c., oz. $1.50. 
Italian Purple. Head purple, cooking to 
green; in flavor it is similar, but superior 
to broccoli and cauliflower. Quick grow- 
ing and disease-resistant. May be sown 
under glass and transplanted, or outdoors in 
June for an autumn crop. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 
85 cts., 140z. $1.50, Yoz. $2.75, oz. $5. 
CRESS (Pepper Grass) 
Curled or Pepper Grass. The young seed- 
lings are used for salads, and they make 
delicious fillings for sandwiches. Sow at 
short intervals for succession. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 4Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
True Erturt Water Cress. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Voz. 45 cts., oz. 85 cts., Ib. $2.50. 
NEW YORK CITY 


CELERY-BLEACHING TUBES 





Early Quick-Blanching Varieties 
Golden Plume. The improvements over Golden Self-blanch- 
Ing are (a) superior flavor, (b) wonderful color, (c) resistance 
to blight and rust, (d) earlier maturity, (e) superior keeping 
qualities, (f) increased size. It possesses a nutlike flavor, 
and is handsome in appearance. Pkt. 25 cts., Yoz. 75 cts., 
Yyoz. $1.25, Woz. $2, oz. $3.50. 
Golden Treasure. This finds the greatest favor today in 
the New York market. A reselection from Golden Plume 
whereby a taller type has been produced, and the head is 
thicker. Flavor is most refined. Preferred to the standard 
sort by some. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1, oz. $4.50. 
Earligreen. The finest, earliest large green Celery. The very 
full heart is pure white, brittle, and of the most delicious 
flavor. Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. 75 cts., Voz. 
$1.25, 140z. $2, oz. $3.50. 
Summer Pascal. Unsurpassed in nutty 
flavor. An almost ribless, easy-blanching 
green Celery of such quality that even the 
long, straight outer stems are stringless. 
As early as Golden Plume; about 3 inches 
taller. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Paris Golden Self-blanching. Compact, 
stocky, with golden green leaves and fine, 
nutty, flavor. Pkt 15 ects:, oz. 35 cts., 
Yoz. 65 cts., oz. $1, Ib. $3. 
Improved White Plume. Tender and of the 
very best flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., Y4o0z. 45 cts., 
oz. 75 cts., WIb. $2. 
CELERIAC, Large Smooth. Turnip-shaped 
roots, which are white-fleshed, tender, and 
possess the flavor of celery stalks. Pkt. 15 
es Yoz. 45 cts., oz. 75 cts., Ib. $2, Ib. 
simplify the culture of this plant. In the 13-inch size they cost 
$3 per 100. See Implement Section for prices of other sizes. 
CRISP CELERY 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants. 
Early sorts take around 15 weeks, late sorts about 18 weeks. 
CuLtureE. Sow the seed in a coldframe, or in a dry border as early 
as the ground can be worked. Transplant or thin out 5 to 6 inches apart, 
and allow to grow until wanted for setting out into the beds or trenches 
m July. Rows or double rows should be 3 feet apart and the plants 
set about 8 inches apart in the row. Two to three weeks prior to harvest- 
ing, the plants should be boarded or earthed up to blanch them. 



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Golden Plume Celery 
Well-Keeping Winter Varieties 
New Easy-Blanching. Large; green; Jeaves 
blanch white. Good keeper, though only two 
weeks later than Paris Golden. The flesh 
is crisp and brittle, the flavor good. Pkt. 
25 cts., Woz. 50 cts., Woz. 75 cts., Yoz. 
$1.25, oz. $2, 4b. $7.50. 
Winter Queen. Medium large, light green 
m color. Blanches and keeps well. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., oz. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Giant Pascal. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., 4b. $1.50. 
Covent Garden Red. Pkt: 25 cts., Moz. 
50 cts., oz. 75 cts., Woz. $1.25, oz. $2. 
Cutting Celery. (For Soup Greens.) 
Strongly germinating seed. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 4Ib. $1. 
CUCUMBERS 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills. 
Yield in about 9 weeks 
CuttureE. Sow seed in hills 4 feet apart each way 
after mid-May and at intervals up to mid-August. 
Straight-8. A new green Cucumber of excel- 
lent quality. The fruits show no lighter strip- 
ing, are about 8 inches long and 114 inches 
through, symmetrical and uniform. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Yb. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
New Davis Perfect. Dark, glossy green, 
slim and symmetrical, 10 to 12 inches long. 
Flesh brittle, and of good flavor. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25 cts., 4Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Improved Early White Spine. Fruits 
slightly pomnted, smooth and deep green; 
white Iines at the blossom-end. Splendid 
table Cucumber or for pickling. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., 14Ib. 60 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Cool and Crisp. An excellent pickling or 
slicing Cucumber of good size, tender and 
crisp; very early and prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., |b. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
The Lemon. In appearance it resembles a 
Jemon, but edible qualities are good, and it 
withstands drought and disease well. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4Ib.°75 cts., Ib. $2. 
Extra-Long Green. Standard variety about 
1 foot in Jength, of excellent quality; when 
young makes good pickles. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 4b. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Longfellow. A long, slender, very dark 
white-spine Cucumber, desirable for out- 
door planting as well as forcing. Pkt. 15 
cts., oz. 35 cts., Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Celery needs rich soil, in a high state of cultivation, and one 
which will conserve moisture 


Staysgreen. Reliable and popular com- 
mercial white-spine variety. It holds well 
its beautiful medium dark green color and 
ships well. The fruits are 8 to 9 inches long, 
straight, smooth, and of excellent salad 
crispness. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., M4Ib. 
75 cts., lb. $2. 
Japanese Climbing. Distinct climbing sort 
to train on pole or fence. Good for pickling 
or slicing. The fruit is about 1 foot long, 
smooth and dark green, Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Green Prolific (Boston Pickling). For pick- 
ling, because small. For slicing also. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Ib. 60 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Orient. Withstands drought and disease. 
Its long, dark green fruits, measuring up 
to 18 inches, are unusually solid and crisp. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 4oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Greenhouse Cucumbers 
S. & W. Co.’s Improved Telegraph. Very 
dark green, long and straight. We offer 
a special strain of this variety. Pkt. (15 
seeds) 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Forcing White Spine. Similar to the out- 
door White Spine but larger. It grows 
freely under glass, and is early, prolific, 
robust and of simple cultivation. Pkt. 
(25 seeds) 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Everyday. Plants set freely at all seasons of 
the year. Fruit good length, deep green in 
color, almost smooth, and of splendid 
flavor. Pkt. (15 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. $1.50. 
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