CAULIFLOWER 
One ounce of seed will produce 1500 to 2000 plants in open ground, or about 
3000 in frames; a packet will produce 150 plants. 
There is no difficulty getting firm fine heads when the plants are set out 
in June or early July so that the heads form in September and October if 
weather and soil conditions are normal. The seed should be sown in open 
ground or cold frames about the middle of May or first of June. When 
plants are large enough, transplant in rich, moist soil. Care must be taken 
that the plants do not become checked in growth, as that will cause them 
to head prematurely. 
For small gardens it is often better to buy plants. See page 82. 
Cauliflower Seed for 1942 
We are happy to inform our customers that we have good supplies of 
our famous stocks of cauliflower seed for 1942 and expect to supply their 
normal requirements throughout the season. The varieties listed here are 
the best and the most successful under a wide range of conditions. 
For many years, we have made a point of selling the best possible 
cauliflower seed at a reasonable price. There is no need to pay exhorbi-: 
tant prices, as you can be assured that there is no better cauliflower 
seed than ours to be obtained at any price. 
Hot Water Treated Seed 
We can supply Hot Water Treated Seed of Cauliflower listed on this 
page, at no advance in cost. Hot Water Treated seed is usually a little 
lower in germination. We will supply untreated seed on all orders unless 
treated seed is specifically requested. 
SUPER SNOWBALL. A larger, very early Cauliflower. A 
grand variety, earlier than any other 
strain of Snowball and on this account has been one of the most profit- 
able varieties for the grower. 
It heads so evenly that often the largest part of the crop can be har- 
vested before the later varieties are ready. This may be an objection for 
the home garden where cauliflower is wanted all through the season but 
for market it should certainly be used for at least part of the planting. 
Those who want the largest and finest cauliflower early in the season 
will find the Super Snowball a most satisfactory kind. It requires good 
land and favorable growing conditions for best results. On poorer soil 
other varieties sometimes do better. 
The plants are strong and vigorous and the leaves curl over the heads 
so as to protect them from the sun and keep them white until the heads 
are quite large. 
This is the finest strain of this kind that can be obtained. 
Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.35; Oz. $4.50; 44 Lb. $15.50; Lb. $55.00. 

“Tt has been my pleasure to recommend Joseph Harris Co. to many in 
my travels. I would not recommend your Co. except I know it to be of the 
highest character and excellence.” 
F. O. Wise, Toronto, Ont. Canada. Jan. 21, 1941 

New Early Parnie Head Cauliflower 
The Most Delicious. 
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Harris’ Snowball Cauliflower 
Mr. Bert L. Johnson (left) of Clarks Summit, Penna. and some of his fine crop from our seed. 
SNOWBALL Perfected Strain. The Best Cauliflower. This is 
- without doubt the best all round cauliflower and we 
highly recommend it both for home garden and market. It heads more 
surely than any other kind, and produces the finest, most attractive 
heads. 
Although an early variety, Snowball has also proved to be the best for 
late or main crop. The plant is dwarf and compact and the heads are 
large, deep, solid, snow white, and with a tight curd and without pro- 
truding leaves. 
We have grown a great many strains of Snowball Cauliflower in our 
trials but have never seen one that compares with this for all round good 
points. Our customers tell us that there is no better stock ayailable at 
any price. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. $1.20; Oz. $4.00; 14 Lb. $14.00; Lb. $50.00. 
SNOWDRIFT Called White Mountain and Improved Holland 
~ Erfurt. Noted for its extremely white heads. The 
heads are large, deep and with a fine tight curd. The plants are sturdy 
with large leaves that cover the heads exceptionally well. Matures at 
the same time as Snowball. This is a very reliable variety and is popular 
in many sections. We have a very true stock. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. $1.20; Oz. $4.00; 14 Lb. $14.00; Lb. $50.00. 


Italian Purple Cauliflower 
NEWSEARL JG RURELEGME GD gece rcsemo occu. 
Cauliflower. Of more 
delicate flavor than Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts and superior in 
quality to any other kind of cauliflower. 
The heads are the same shape as ordinary cauliflower but instead of 
being white are deep purple on the top. When cooked this cauliflower is 
green like Broccoli, which it resembles in flavor, but is far more delicate. 
Purple cauliflower is by far the easiest to grow. The plants are large 
and robust, and this stock is so sure heading that every plant produces 
a fine tight head. They do not require tying as the heads are not 
blanched. Gardeners who have grown it find that it usually sells at 
highest prices. 
Some of our friends who do not like ordinary cauliflower think the 
Italian Purple delicious. Try some of it this year. We know you will 
like it. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 90c; Oz. $3.00; 144 Lb. $10.00; Lb. $35.00. 
YUuusudl Vegetalles 
In addition to the well known kinds most generally grown, there are 
many excellent vegetables which, although not so well known, add in- 
terest to the garden and a welcome variety to the diet. Among these 
kinds are: 
Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli and Chinese Cabbage, all described on page 12; 
Italian Purple Cauliflower, described above; Celeriac, page 18; Endive, 
page 23; Leek, page 24; Hamburg Parsley, page 30; Salsify or Vegetable 
Oyster, page 37; and others. Try some of these this year, they are all 
easy to grow. 

