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23 BURPEEANA CAULIFLOWERo 
82 days. This is an exceptionally choice strain of Super 
Snowball as offered by Burpee. It stands out as the most p 
valuable cauliflower for the home gardener as well as 
the market grower. Burpeeana is dependable, with 
the heads forming all at one time, showing a uni- 
formity of size, shape, and type that is truly as- 
tonishing. Beautiful, well-rounded, compact, 
pure white heads with smooth curds _pro- 
tected by many long jacket leaves. Vigor- 
ous growing, sturdy plants. Pkt. 25¢; 
V/, oz. $1.50; 2 oz. $2.75; oz. $5.25. 
Burpee’s Cauliflower seed is 
produced on our Floradale 
Farms and is the equal of that 
grown anywhere in the world. 
247 Early 
Snowball 
85 days. Splendid garden ee 
variety and largely used 
for forcing in the green- 
house and frames. Valu- 
able for the early market; 
it stands shipping well. 
Plants are dwarf; heads 
grow 6in. and more in di- 
ameter and haveasmooth, 
compact, snow-white curd 
of the best quality. They 
weigh about 2 lbs. each 
and oftenmoreif grownun- 
der favorable conditions. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. $1.00; 
WY oz. $1.85; oz. $3.50. 
245 Burpee’s Dry Weather © 
95 days. Though cauliflower does best in a cool and moist season, 
we have in ‘‘Dry Weather”’ a variety which is actually drought- 
resistant and will produce heads when other varieties are a com- 
plete failure due to lack of moisture. In addition to this most 
valuable feature, it is a cauliflower of the highest quality, produc- 
ing large, pure white heads ten days later than Burpee’s Best 
Early. The heads are larger than those of that famous variety, 
and weigh 2 to 3 lbs. each. If you have been unsuccessful in getting 
cauliflower to head, we suggest you give Dry Weather a trial. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. $1.00; 14 oz. $1.85; oz. $3.50. 
252 Improved Holland Erfurt 
85 days. An especially fine strain of this important variety; very 
popular on Long Island as well as in other leading cauliflower sec- 
tions, Plants are fairly short stemmed, really uniform in maturity; 
heads are flat, hard and compact, and definitely of the true Erfurt 
type, of which this is the best strain available. Sells readily. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. $1.50; 12 oz. $2.75; oz. $5.25. 


How te Grow Cauliflower 
Cauliflower is best grown as a fall crop in the greater part of the United States, 
although in regions where summers are reasonably cool, sowings may be made 
indoors or under glass, 30 to 40 days before it is time to set plants in the garden. 
For a main or fall crop, sow the seed ina specially prepared seed-bed or cold- 
frame about June 1 and set plants out in early July in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart and 
1% to 2 ft. apart in the row. A packet of seed will produce about 150 plants; 1 oz. 
4000 plants; 2 ozs. are required to produce enough plants for one acre. Days to 
maturity are from the time the plants are set out in the garden. 












Burpeeana—the 
Super Snowball 
Cauliflower 
254 Danamerica 
85 days. Of the Snowball type, notable for its ability to form 
large, compact, globular heads under unfavorable growing condi- 
tions. Valuable for home and market, especially in regions where 
cauliflower growing is difficult. An extra choice Danish variety. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. $1.50; 12 oz. $2.75; oz. $5.25. 
244 Burpee’s Best Early 
85 days. Of strong growth, with erect, pointed, dark green leaves 
growing closely about the heads. Grown in good soil, the snow- 
white heads of extra-fine color and quality measure 6 in. and more 
across. Pkt. 15¢; %4 oz. $1.00; 14 oz. $1.85; oz. $3.50. 
258 Veitch’s Autumn Giant 
130 days. The finest of the late cauliflowers; it produces immense 
compact white heads 8 to 10 in. in diameter. Like all late varieties, 
it is recommended for fall crop only and in regions where cauli- 
flower is sure to thrive. Plants are large and very vigorous. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 75¢; 12 oz. $1.35; oz. $2.50. 
CAULIFLOWER 
BROCCOLI 
155 St. Valentine 150 days. A type 
of broccoli which forms large solid, deep 
white heads, similar to cauliflower in ap- 
pearance but requires a longer season to 
mature. Desirable for climates where 
cauliflower is difficult to grow. Pkt. 15¢; 
Wy oz. 45¢;3 oz. 85¢; 14 Ib. $3.00. 

CHICORY 
297 Witloof (French Endive) 110 days. Sow seed in the 
spring, dig roots in the fall; place them upright, close together in 
boxes and cover with 10 in. of sand, light soil or peat moss. Water 
and keep in a warm place indoors. When the sprouts break 
through the surface, the tight blanched heads of young leaves are 
ready for use as a delicious salad. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 65¢; 14 lb. $2.00. 
296 Asparagus or Celery 100 days. The young dandelion- 
like leaves make a tasty salad and may be cut several times in a 
season, as new growth appears after each cutting. Use either 
blanched or green. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 75¢; 14 Ib. $2.25. 
COLLARDS 
299 Georgia 80 days. Produces a loose rosette of large, suc- 
culent, cabbage-like leaves which make delicious boiling ‘‘ greens.” 
Popular in the South; deserves to be better known everywhere. 
B tot. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; Ib. $1.25. 
CRESS 
Both the types of Cress offered below are grown for the refreshing 
piquancy of the leaves, being used as an appetizing salad, greens 
or for garnishing various dishes. At their best when young; suc- 
cession sowings should be made for a continuous supply. 
364 Fine Curled (Pepper Grass) 40 days. It grows very 
quickly and is of the easiest culture. The finely cut leaves may be 
used for flavoring salads, for garnishing, or as a green in sand- 
wiches. Used with lettuce, it adds an agreeably pungent taste; 
best if used when young. Crop is very short. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 55¢. 
365 Upland 60 days. Leaves are dark green, thick, broad and 
grow in a rosette early in the spring. At this time they are crisp, 
tender and of the same pungent flavor as Water Cress, the crop 
of which has been a total failure this year. May be used until seed 
stalks begin to form. Crop is very short. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 45¢. 
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