24 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman”'—Established 1870 
Cauliflower. Shumway’s World Renowned Superior Varieties. 
The Earliest The Largest 
Sure Heading Medium Early 
Pure White pe ewike 
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Cauliflower is one of the most de- 
licious and most healthful vege- 
tables. Also one of the most prof- 
Cauliflower itable crops. $500.00 net profit : 
- per acre not uncommon. 1 oz. of Cauliflower 
z seed will produce 3,000 plants. = 
Existence Existence 

Shumway: 
I grow Cauli- 
flower for mar- 
ket and have 
used your 
Snowball for 
years—nothing 
finer. Martin 
Dominick, Har- 
vey, Ill. 
; Shumway’s Extra Early Snowball (Superior Quality) 
319 Shumway’s Extra Early Snowball. Ready for market in 50 days from transplanti 
standard early type, very sure heading and good quality. The seed is produced ior cream Dentures 

from specially selected stock. The plants are dwarf, and the leaves cluster closel i : 
heads and permitting thick planting. The heads mature early and are good-sized ty Pree eee Shumway Ss Super Snowball ‘ F 
diameter), round, deep, firm, snow-white, and of fine texture. Extremely well adapted to greenhouse 320 Shumway’s Super Snowball. This wonderful strain of Cauliflower is the particular variety that 
forcing, but also as a late planter. Keeps well for shipping. Pkt., 20 cents; 14 oz., 85 cts.; 1/4 the market gardeners have wanted for some time. Its extreme earliness, about 7 days earlier 
0z., $1.50; oz., $2.75; 14 Ib., $8.25; 1% Ib., $16.00; Ib., $30.00, postpaid MR Ca, iS Ue: than Early Snowball, and uniformity of heading will excel the others for early marketing. Before 
nn the foliage is full grown and the heads have begun to appear the inside leaves begin to curl and 
READ WHAT OUR CUSTOM ERS SAY twist forming a protection. The outside foliage is strong and vigorous. This strain heads up evenly 
‘ : z Kalamazoo, Mich. throughout the field, which no other Cauliflower is known to do. The heads are decidedly larger, 
The Cauliflower seed I bought of you was wonderful. Every plant a perfect head and snow deeper and more solid than the other varieties. Pkt., 25 cts.; %4 oz., $1.00; 4% oz., $1.75; 0z., $3.25; 
white. I have been growing Cauliflower and Cabbage for many years and your seed was all you Y% Ib., $9.75; % Ib., $19.00; Ib., $36.00, postpaid. 
_ claimed for it. Send me two ounces Super Snowball. Stamps enclosed. Yours truly, eT RISEN fo en ee ee aE Colds 
2 ONY _MAREENO. ATTENTION Our altitude is a mile high and my Cauliflower grew just as good for me 
Dry Weather or Danish Giant 322 Dry Weather or Danish Giant. Midseason or here this year as it did when I was back in New York state. You know I had both of your Snow- 
Salt é : dry weather variety. This foremost cauliflower balls and I like the two of them. Yours truly, FRANK G. ATKINS. 
eae See as and is uN. ed puis tends since it will produce attractive, remarkably 1 Fak Roxie at 
= larg S_ ing dry seasons when all other varieties of cauliflower wi i = 321 Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. eady for marke 
< It is a quality cauliflower in all respects. The closely formed, pure: white cae ae acdive and Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt in 55 days after transplanting. A _ very satisfac 
very tender. Though it grows well in dry seasons, moist or wet seasons do not in any way harm it. tory early variety. Plants are short-stemmed, of the dwarf type. Heads are white and of medium 
It is an excellent home garden and market variety which will please you. Ready for market in 60 size, with a full, even shape and firm fine texture. This stock is equally desirable for forcing 
days. Pkt., 20 cts.; ™%4 0z., 85 cts.; % oz., $1.50; oz., $2.75; 14 Ib., $8.25; 1% Ib., $16.00; Jb., vunder glass and for planting in ee open ground. ns 20 cts.; % oz., 85 cts.; Y% oz., $1.50; 02-, 
b., $30.00, postpaid. 




$30.00, postpaid. $2.75; 14 Ib., $8.25; 14 Ib., $16,00; 
EGG PLANT—ENDIVE and GARLIC | 
Endive Green Curled 
417 Endive, Green Curled. The “Chicoree Frisee” 
of the French. Sometimes called Moss Curled 
or Green Fringed Oyster. Beautiful dark green 
c=. curly leaves are finely cut or lacinated, giving 
Z x the plant a feathery effect. Rich green in color, 
ia 
but blanching to creamy white. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

Include in Your Garden 
This Spring 
















0Z., 22 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; % Ih., $1.00; lb., $1.75; 
2 lbs., $3.25, postpaid. 
Endive White Curled 
418 Endive, White Curled. Widely grown strain 
for fall and winter crop and best for general 
use. Very hardy and vigorous. The leaves of 
this variety are a bright deep green and are 
finely cut, giving a mossy appearance. The cen- 
ter is easily blanched to a delicate white. An 
excellent salad plant of pleasant flavor. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 22 cts.; % 1b., 6O cts.; % lb., $1.00; 
lb., $1.75; 2 lbs., $3.25, postpaid. 
Endive Broad Leaf 
Batavian Escarolle 
416 Endive, Broad Leaved Batavian (Escarolle). 
This endive, which is larger than other sorts, is 
unsurpassed for salads. Its broad, thick, fleshy 
leaves are twisted and waved, bright green in 
color, and have midribs nearly white. The inner 
leaves form a fairly solid head which blanches 
to a deep creamy white. Extremely crisp and _-: 
tender and of most agreeable flavor. Often = 
served boiled like spinach. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 22 
cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; % Ihb., $1.00; lb., $1.75; 2 lbs., 
$3.25, postpaid. 









My strain is unexcelled—big money j 
| maker. The standard variety for mar- 
| ket gardeners and shippers. Very prof- 
Ny | itable on account of its extremely 
Bl’ heavy yield. The plants are dwarf, 
| wide-spreading and strong, each one 
|| producing from 4 to 10 fine large oval 
fruits during the season. The color is — 
dark purple, the skin smooth and the | 
' flesh of good quality, solid and meaty. 
h ~Pkt., 12 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; %4 Ib., $1.355 if 
| IB Ib., $2.453 Tb., $4.50; 2 Ibs., $8.75, 
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417 Green Curled Endive 
Garlic Bulbs Easy to Grow 
423 Garlic Bulbs or Sets. I recommend you try these 
this year. A bulbous root of the onion type, esteemed 
for flavoring soups, stews, etc. The bulbs or sets are 
composed. of several parts, which should be divided 
and_planted in rows 1 foot apart, 4 inches apart in 
the rows 
andone 
inch deep. 
When the 
tops turn 
yellow take 
i poe ned 
dry in the 
Nshade. % 
Ib,,-222ets.; 
lb., 40 cts.; 
a2 Ibs. 70 
=——cts.; 5 Ibs., 
$1.50, post- 
paid. 



Ghunicay’s Black Beauty 
412 Egg Plant, Shumway’s Black Beauty. 
Without question the earliest and best of the 
large fruited types. The fruits are larger, egg- 
shaped, symmetrical, with a dark purplish-black 
luster. The skin is spineless and smooth. The 
fruits preserve their color and freshness a long 
time. A vigorous grower, producing under fa- 
vorable conditions uniformly large fruit right 
through until frost. The best adapted type for 
the northern. states because of its earliness. 
Superb appearance, size and quality make it the 
_ prize type for fancy vegetable markets. Average 
weight 2 to 8 pounds. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 55 cts.; 
VY, Ib., $1.50; % |b. $2.75; Ib., $5.00; 2 lbs., 
t $9.75, postpaid. 

412 Shumway’s Black Beauty Beg Plant 


