
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. 
Outstanding source of vitamin B;; good one 
of C; fair source of G. High in phosphorus. 
CutturE. Sow in February or March in a hot- 
bed and transplant in April. Have the plants 24% 
feet apart. Rich soil is essential. Outdoors sow the 
first week m May and transplant in July. For 
wintering under glass sow in September; transplant 
thickly into a cold pit 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-to- 
grow Cauliflower. The plant is dwarf, 
stocky, and erect. Fewer leaves enable it 
to be planted closer than usual. In suitable 
soil, every plant will form a large, hand- 
some head of the finest quality. Pkt. 35 cts., 
Yyoz. $1, oz. $1.75, Woz. $3.25, oz. $6. 
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., loz. 
85 cts., goz. $1.50, oz. $2.75, oz. $5. 
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., oz. 85 cts., Woz. 
$1.50, 4g0z. $2.75, oz. $5. 
Autumn Giant. This ts larger and slower- 
growing than the above varieties; used 
In warmer climates. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 
cts., oz. 75 cts., Woz. $1.35, oz. $2.50. 
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., 14oz. $1.50, oz. $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. Good 
winter house-grown crop. Scatter seeds 
thickly on boxes of fine soil and press in 
gently—do not cover. Will also grow on 
cloth kept continuously damp. Yields in 
about two weeks; sow at short intervals for 
succession. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4Ib. 
$1.50, Ib. $3.75. 
True Erfurt Water Cress. Pkt. 25 cts., 
Yoz. 75 cts., oz. $1.30, Yoz. $2.35, oz. $4. 

CELERY-BLEACHING TUBES 

CRISP CELERY 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants. 
Early sorts take around 15 weeks, late sorts about 18 weeks. 
Cutture. 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 
in 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 pri 
ing, the plants should be boarded or earthed up to blanch them. 
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 
[ It possesses a nutlike flavor, 
and is handsome in appearance. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 70 cts., 
qualities, (f) increased size. 
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. 30 cts., 4pkts. $1, 40z. $1.50, 1402. $2.75, oz. $4. 
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. 70 cts., Moz. 
$1.25, Loz. $2, oz. $3.50. 
Summer Pascal. Highest quality green 
Celery: short, heavy, nutty and brittle; 
almost ribless and entirely  stringless. 
Blanches easily in two weeks. Full golden 
heart. ‘Trifle [ater than Golden Plume. 
Height 22 inches. Pkt. 30 cts., 140z. $1.50, 
goz. $2.75, 4 pkts. $1. 
Paris Golden Self-blanching. Compact, 
stocky, with golden green leaves and fine, 
nutty flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., loz. 35 cts., 
Voz. 65 cts., oz. $1, Ib. $3. 
Improved White Plume. Tender and of the 
very best flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., Y%oz. 50 cts., 
oz. 85 cts., 44Ib. $2.50. 
CELERIAC, Large Smooth. Turnip-shaped 
roots, which are white-fleshed, tender, and 
possess the flavor of celery stalks. Pkt. 15 
cts., 4oz.45cts.,oz.75cts., Ib. $2, 1b. $7.50. 
Fair source of calcium and 
phosphorus 

simplify the culture of this plant. In the 14-inch size they cost 
$4.50 per 100. See Implement Section for prices of other sizes. 
rior to harvest- 

‘i eet 
Golden Plume Celery 
Well-Keeping Winter Varieties 
New Easy-blanching. Large green leaves 
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. 40 cts., 4oz. 70 cts., Yoz. 
$1.25, oz. $2. 
Winter Queen. Medium large, light green 
in color. Blanches and keeps well. Pkt. 
15 cts., Y4oz. 45 cts., oz. 80 cts., Ib. $2.25. 
Giant Pascal. Pkt. 15 cts., Woz. 45 cts., 
oz. 75 cts., Ib. $2. 
Cutting Celery. (For Soup Greens.) 
Strongly germinating seed. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Celery Seed. Non-germinating. For soups, 
etc. Oz. 15 cts., 44Ib. 40 cts., Ib. $1. 

CUCUMBER 
Fair source of 
vitamin G 

One ounce will plant about 50 hills. 
Yield in about 9 weeks 
Cutrtur_. 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. Fruits show no lighter strip- 
ing, are about 8 inches long and _ 114 inches 
through, symmetrical and uniform. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 45 cts., WIb. $1.35, Ib. $3.50. 
New Davis Perfect. Dark, glossy green, 
slim and symmetrical, 10 to 12 inches long. 
Flesh brittle and of good flavor. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 35 cts., 14Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Improved Early White Spine. Fruits 
slightly pointed, smooth and deep green; 
white lines at the blossom-end. Splendid 
table Cucumber or for pickling. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 35 cts., Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Cool and Crisp. An excellent pickling or 
slicing Cucumber of good size, tender and 
crisp; very early and prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., 4b. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
The Lemon. In appearance it resembles a 
lemon, but edible qualities are good, and it 
withstands drought and disease well. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Wb. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
Extra-Long Green. Standard variety about 
1 foot in Jength, of excellent quality; when 
young makes good pickles. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 40 cts., 14Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3. 
Longfellow. A long, slender, very dark 
white-spine Cucumber, desirable for out- 
door planting as well as forcing. Pkt. 15 
cts., oz. 45 cts., Ib. $1.35, Ib. $3.50. 

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. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1, 
Ib. $2.50. 
Oriental 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. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1., Ib. $2.50. 
Green Prolific (Boston Pickling). For pick- 
ling, because small. For slicing also. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4Ib. $1, Ib. $2.50. 
From 6 to 10 good Cucumbers per hill 
may be expected 
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. 

NEW YORK CITY 
Cauliflower and Celery plants, ready to put out in your garden, 
are offered on page 89 
Vegetable Seeds 7 
