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. 
Cauliflower is not difficult to grow in the home garden if you do not 
attempt to get heads too early in the summer. Sow the seed in open 
ground or cold frames about the middle of May or first of June. Trans- 
plant to rich moist soil late in June or early July. If soil and weather 
conditions are normal, fine large firm heads will be produced in September 
and October. 
More experienced growers get good early cauliflower by starting the 
plants under glass in March and transplanting to the garden when the 
soil becomes warm. They must be given a good supply of moisture and a 
very fertile soil to do well. 
With either early or late plantings, great 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 80. 
340 SNOWBALL. Perfected Strain. The Best Cauliflower. 
his 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, with a tight curd and without 
protruding 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 available 
at any price. 
Pkte25ce840 Oz. $2.0094 Oz. $1,755 Oz. $3.25. 
343 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 sec- 
tions. We have a very true stock. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. $1.00; 44 Oz. $1.75; Oz. $3.25. 


CELERIAC 
Turnip Rooted or “Knob” Celery 
This is a really delicious vegetable which gives a very welcome addition 
to the fall and winter menu. It is easy to grow and should be in every home 
garden. It is a kind of Celery which forms large bulb-like roots. The 
bulbs when cut into cubes, boiled and served with a cream sauce are 
delicious. It has a pleasant nut-like celery flavor. The culture is the same 
as for Celery except that it needs no blanching. Celeriac attains its best 
size when grown on mellow well fertilized ground. 
352 LARGE PRAGUE. Excellent for Home or Market. This fine 
variety produces even large round bulbs or “knobs’’ of the choicest 
quality. The roots are tender with smooth white flesh and have a 
delicate appetizing flavor. 
Our strain is exceptionally fine, producing very large bulbs. 
Pkt. 15c; 44 Oz. 35c; Oz. 65c; 14 Lb. $2.00. 


Mr. Bert L. Johnson (left) of Clarks Summit, Penna. and some of his fine crop from our seed. 
345 SUPER SNOWBALL. 4 !areer, very early Cauliflower. 
A grand variety, earlier than any 
other strain of Snowball and on this account has been one of the most 
profitable 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. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. $1.10; 4% Oz. $1.85; Oz. $3.50. 
333 NEW EARLY PURPLE HEAD. The most Delicious 
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. This is not an early variety, but ripens easily in our seasons 
from plants set in June. 
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; 144 Oz. $1.00; 4% Oz. $1.75; Oz. $3.00. 



Celeriac—An unusual and very delicious vegetable. 
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