CAULIFLOWER 
The cultivation of cauliflower is much like that of cabbage except that an even 
moister soil is necessary. Success depends on cool weather during heading and keep- 
ing the heads free of worms and aphis. Dust often and early that the plants may 
be clean when the leaves are tied over the little heads. Seed can be sowed in the 
frames in April and the plants set in the field in June. One ounce of seed should 
give 3,000 plants. 
European seed sources are cut off and American supplies are irregular. We offer 
one variety of which we are sure. 
EARLIEST SNOWBALL. We strongly recommend this variety for its uniformly high 
quality and large size. Market gardeners are using it increasingly as their main 
crop. A sure header. 1/16-oz. 30c, Y4-oz. $1.10, 1 oz. $3.75 
CELERY 
_ At all stages, celery requires the most expert care. Seeds are started in frames 
like cabbage, but the seed is scarcely covered and must be kept moist without being 
flooded. Three months of care is needed before the plants are big enough for the 
field. One transplanting in the frames makes stockier, better plants. One ounce will 
produce 8,000 to 10,000 plants. 
In the field they are set seven inches apart in 3 foot rows. Frequent cultivation 
and irrigation and an abundance of fertilizer are necessary to produce a good crop. 
Blanch by paper wrapping. j 
GIANT PASCAL. Best for the late or main crop. Yq oz. 10¢, 1 oz. 30c, Y% lb. 90c 
GOLDEN PLUME OR WONDERFUL. The earliest maturing variety. Self ratte 
Type. Stalks are brittle and well flavored. V4 oz. 15¢, 1 oz. 45c, 1% Ib. $1.5 
SWISS CHARD 
SPECIAL LARGE WHITE RIBBED. The very large leaf ribs can be used like 
asparagus. Chard is excellent feed for chickens. Leaves smooth and dark green. 
One ounce for 100 feet. 1 oz. 10¢, 1% Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. $1.25 
SWEET CORN 
Corn grows too vigorously to be crowded into a small garden. Any good soil, fairly 
rich, will serve if worked well before planting. Plant thinly in rows 3 to 4 feet apart 
and thin to 8 to 12 inches apart. Cultivate as often as possible and give a moderate 
amount of water. The hybrid corns are very superior to the old sorts but ripen quite 
evenly, calling for a succession planting about ten days apart. Hybrid corn will not 
set good seed, so do not try to save it. One pound of seed will plant about 100 hills. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM. (Hybrid) A fine main crop variety, giving 8 inch well 
filled ears. Ripens in 90 days. Y4 Ib. 15¢, 2 Ib. 25c, 1 Ib. 45c, 5 Ibs. $1.80 
SENECA GOLDEN HYBRID. Best for extra early production of hybrid grade. Ker- 
nels very yellow and good quality. Eipen> in 75 days. 
Vg Ib. 10¢, 12 Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. 60c, 5 Ibs. $2.75 
EARLY GOLDEN SWEET. A very early sweet open pollinated variety of the Bantam 
type, Ripens in 72 days. Y% Ib. 10c, 1 Ib. 35¢, 5 Ibs. $1.30 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. Shoe peg kernels on large ears. Sweetest of the sweet — 
corns. Ripens in 95 days. VY Ib. 10c, 1 Ib. 35¢, 5 Ibs. $1.30 
CUCUMBERS 
Any good strong soil, not too sandy, will please cucumbers and it can be well 
enriched with well rotted barnyard manure, even to the extent of digging in a 
shovelful under each hill. Plant in hills 5 by 5 or in rows 4 feet apart, thinning well 
after the plants are safely up. Cultivate as long as the vines permit and irrigate 
weekly. Be sure to pick all fruits as soon as ripe to keep the vines producing. 
Treating with Semesan before planting is desirable and frequent dustings with 
nonpoisonous insecticide is essential. One ounce will plant 50 hills. The varieties we 
list have been selected with much care and we recommend them as the best at this 
date, regardless of price. All our cucumber seeds are Colorado grown. Production 
starts in 60 days. Protect with Hotkaps, which are offered on page 25. 
BURRELL’S EARLIEST OF ALL. The best early. The fruits are dark green and uni- 
form. Used for both slicing and pickling. 
COLORADO. A very popular slicing variety with large dark fruit of very good shape. 
NATIONAL PICKLING. The variety to plant for heavy production of uniform well 
shaped pickling fruit. The kind used by the pickle packers. © 
Fas. ; Wy oz. 10c, Vg Ib. 25, 2 Ib. 90e 
LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH. Used in making pickles. 
1 oz. 10¢, 1% Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. $1.10 
EGG PLANT 
Sow in hotbeds very early in the Spring, transplant once in the frame and line 
out 18 inches apart in three foot rows in rich warm soil after the nights get warm. 
Hill up a little as the plants are cultivated. An ounce of seed will produce 1000 
plants. Maturity in 90 days after transplanting. The best variety is 
FLORIDA HIGH BUSH. VY oz. 15¢, 1 oz. 50¢€ 
The best lettuce is that which is grown fast in rich soil with plenty of moisture. 
The best heads are made in cool weather so it is well to plant as soon as the 
ground is dry enough, or even to start seedlings in frames. Plant thinly half an 
inch deep in rows about 15 inches apart. For best heads thin to 10 inches. One 
ounce will plant 100 feet of row. Head varieties mature in 80 days. 
COLORADO SPECIAL. One of the best for mountain planting. A sure heading sort 
of fine quality. 
pee: poe 1 ox. 15¢, V4 Ib. 50¢, 1 Ib. $1.90 
IMPERIAL 847. A fine heading variety with wax like green leaves. Resistant to 
b blight and mildew. Intended for early fall planting. 
Pia ze Vy oz. foc, 1 oz. 20¢, 4 Ib. 60c 
GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. Best of the loose headed varieties, maturing in 45 days. 
The leaves are crisp and tender. 1 oz. 10c, Y% tb. 25¢ 

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