that of cabbage but much milder and more 
delicate. It can be eaten either raw or cooked in 
nearly any of the ways practiced for cabbage or 
lettuce. It is delicious when eaten as slaw or 
salad. The leaves may be cooked as cabbage or 
like spinach or the mid-rib alone used and 
served more like asparagus. 
About 25’ of row is suggested for a family of 
four. 
Chihli — The outstanding variety. It is tall 
and sure-heading. The outer dark green leaves 
enclose a long, 18’’ tapering head which when 
_Mmature is very compact, white, tinted with 
green, crisp and sweet. 
Chinese Cabbage Culture 
Grown chiefly as a fall crop, for if grown in 
summer the plant will likely go to seed before 
heading. Sow seed in July in 18’’ to 24’’ rows. 
Use ¥% oz. per 100’ of row or 4 oz. per acre. 
When plants are not over 2’ high thin to 
about 15’’. Soil must be fertile. If plants are 
started in a seedbed, transplant when quite 
small — about 4 weeks after the seed is sown. 
A rich soil that is retentive of moisture and 
in good physical condition is necessary; side- 
dressing of nitrogen may be necessary if 
growth is slow. 
CARROTS 
Chantenay (Red Cored) — A red-cored va- 
riety, productive and of good quality. Roots 
are 5%’ long and 2-214” in diameter at the 
crown, tapering to 1-114’ with a blunt bot- 
tom which tapers to a decided rat tail. The 
crown is small and slightly sunken. Generally 
used as an early bunching carrot. 
Nantes Long —A _ rapid-growing variety 
practically coreless and of the highest quality 
flavor and texture. The root is 64"’ to 7’’ long 
and 1’’ to 1%”’ in diameter, cylindrical and dis- 
tinctly stump-rooted. The tops are small and 
must be handled carefully to avoid breaking. 
Imperator — Roots are 7-8%”’ long, 134-2” 
at shoulder and uniformly tapered to a semi- 
blunt end. The flesh is a rich orange color, 
fine grained, tender and of excellent color and 
the core is indistinct. The tops are of medium 
size and strong. Suitable for bunching or stor- 
age. Partially resistant to Cercospora leaf spot. 
Definitely coarser, but more sure of a satisfac- 
tory crop than Bunching. 
Bunching — A carrot well adapted for 
bunching for long distance shipping. The roots 
ate 8’’ long and 144-14” in diameter, nearly 
cylindrical with rounded shoulders and stump- 
rooted. The root is smooth and nearly free from 
hair roots and side root scars. The tops are 
short but strong. Well grown on good soils, 
this variety suits quality markets. Susceptible 
to Cercospora leaf spot. 
Danvers Red Cored —A half long, late 
variety of exceptional quality adapted to fall 
use or winter storage. Roots are 7-74"’ long 
and somewhat stump-rooted. The crown is full, 
2-21%"’ in diameter. Flesh is bright orange- 
scarlet. Tops are medium large. 
Hutchinson — No seed available. 
Carrot Culture 
Sow after April 15, and for continuous har- 
vest, successively every 3 weeks until July 15 
in a deeply-loosened, well-prepared seedbed. 
Sow % oz. of seed per 100’ of row or 2 to 4 
Ibs. per acre, 14 inch deep in rows 12’’ to 15” 
apart. Thin seedlings to stand 1-2"’ apart. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Super Snowball — A deep-headed strain 
that is more spreading than usual and gives 
better protection to the head, but requires ty- 
ing. Best suited for early season planting for a 
white curd is compact and solid. Trim outer 
leaves to extend slightly beyond the curd for 
protection in handling and shipping. Side- 
dressings of nitrogen may be necessary if 
growth is slow. Set plants 20’’ by 3’ apart. 
Hollow stalks and browning of the curd, 
with or without an unthrifty condition of the 
plants, may indicate boron deficiency in the 
soil. If such conditions are found, consult your 
county agent or the Eastern States Farmers’ 
Exchange fertilizer department for recom- 
mended treatment. 

hr) The floorplans of the CARROTS are — (1) Hutchinson, (2) Bunching, (3) 
Imperator, (4) Danvers Red Cored, (5) Nantes Long, (6) Chantenay . . . and 
the CELERY — (1) Golden Plume (Calif.), (2) Emperor, (3) Tall Fordhook, 
(4) Giant Pascal, (5) Golden Plume (Jer.). 
crop in late June to early September. Ready for 
harvest about 65 days after transplanting. 
Heads usually 6-7’’ in diameter, rather spongy 
and will wither if held long after cutting. It 
should not be used to compete with later, more 
solid varieties in late fall. 
Danish Early — A sure-heading strain of 
Snowball variety suitable for a main crop in the 
fall maturing about 75 days after transplanting. 
Plant is small and compact. Heads are well pro- 
tected but require tying. 
Holland Erfurt —A_ sure-heading, long- 
standing strain of Snowball variety very de- 
sirable for a late fall crop, able to withstand 
heavy frosts without injury. Plants are erect 
with folding inner leaves giving protection to 
the very deep, compact, pute white heads 6-7” 
in diameter, which mature over a relatively 
long cutting period. 
Cauliflower Culture 
For an early crop, sow inside from February 
15 to March 15. Harden off and set outside as 
soon as ground can be prepared after danger of 
hard frosts. 
For late harvest, sow the seed about the mid- 
dle of May, transplant into the field about July 
1. As soon as heads begin to form, draw the 
leaves over and tie them together for protection 
against sun and rain and to afford perfect 
bleaching conditions. Cut heads while the 
CELERY 
YELLOW CELERY 
Golden Plume (California) — An early, 
stocky, compact strain adapted to forcing or 
early field culture. Plants are short to medium 
height, having an exceptionally full bulging 
heart which blanches readily with paper or 
boards to a creamy yellow color. Stalks are 
short, 6” to first joint, broad but thick, brit- 
tle, of fine texture and reasonably free from 
stringiness. 
Golden Plume (Jersey) — A strain selected 
for long thick stalks, a full bulging heart and 
resistance to blight. Plants are of intermediate 
height, taller than Golden Plume (California), 
but not so rangy as Golden Self-Blanching. 
Stalks are heavy, thick to round, crisp and 
reasonably free from stringiness, measuring 9’ 
to the first joint. It can be used for forcing, 
early or late field culture and stores well. Easily 
blanched with paper or boards and has a rich 
nutty flavor. 
Yellow Celery Culture 
For early plants sow in February under glass, 
1 oz. of seed per 100 feet, 16’’ deep in 2’’ rows 
in fine, moist, sterilized soil. In 4 or 5 weeks 
when plants are 114”’ to 2’’ high they may be 
transplanted 2’’ apart. 
