CAULIFLOWER 
Chou Fleur Coliflor Blumenkobl 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
For early varieties, sow seed in hotbeds during 
January or February, transplant 2 to 3 inches apart, 
to flats or coldframes and set out in open ground 
21% feet apart as soon as weather Is suitable. Thrives 
best in loamy soil. Water freely during dry spells. 
For late Cauliflower give same treatment as late 
cabbage. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 25 cts.; 
I,0z. $1.50 
Dry Weather. Heads grow to a very large size, are 
solid, pure white, and of delicious flavor. 
Extra-Early Snowball. The best for forcing under 
glass or for open ground. Extremely dwarf, early, 
producing wonderful white heads. 
Improved Erfurt. One of the earliest and most 
desirable small-leaved, dwarf varieties. 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. Very large white heads 
of good quality. 
SWEET CORN 
Like Peas, Sweet Corn is at its best when served 
within a few minutes after picking, and that is why 
one never knows the deliciousness of Sweet Corn 
until he grows his own. 
One pound of seed will sow 200 feet of drill, 
or 200 to 300 hills 
Plant in rich, warm soil, in hills 2 to 3 feet apart, 
in rows 3 feet apart for early kinds and 4 feet apart 
for late sorts. Make first sowing about the middle of 
May and continue fortnightly up to about the 
middle of July. 
Hybrid Varieties 
Golden Cross Bantam. Outstanding sort, show- 
ing remarkable resistance to wilt. Stalks are 
sturdy, ears 7 inches Jong, maturing in 88 days. 
Marcross. A fine development from the Connecti- 
cut Experimental Station. Very early, producing 
pale yellow ears 7 to 8 inches long. Height 6 feet, 
resistant to wilt. 
Standard prices, above hybrid varieties, 
pkt. 15 cts.; lb. 70 cts. 
Golden Midget (Mason’s). Plants grow no higher 
than 3 feet, and produce golden yellow ears 4 to 
5 inches Jong. Kernels are of delicious flavor. 
Matures in 55 days. 
Standard Sorts 
All varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 4lb. 30 cts.; lb. 45 cts. 
Bantam Evergreen. Early. An excellent, medium- 
sized Corn of delicious flavor. 
Country Gentleman. Best for midseason. Sweet, 
tender, and milky. 
Golden Bantam. 
tender; yellow. mr! 
Golden Colonel. Midseason. Grains irregular, on 
ears 8 inches long. 
Golden Giant. Early. Excels all other early va- 
rieties in size and quality. 
Golden Sunshine. A very early Corn. Ears are 
about the same size as Golden Bantam. ‘ 
Spanish Gold. Ears 7 inches long, packed with 
bright golden yellow kernels, tender and sweet. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. Late. Ears large and very 
sweet. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow. Produces deep creamy 
yellow kernels of excellent flavor. Prolific and 
vigorous; matures in about 80 days. 
Extra early. Very sweet and 
Pkts. only, 25 cts... 
CELERY 
Apios Sellerie 
One ounce of seed will produce 3000 plants 
_ For earliest crop, sow in February under glass or 
in heated frames. Prick out on bottom heat when 
ready, and transplant to trenches in May or June. 
or main crop sow in March and continue up to July. 
When plants are large enough, transplant to 
trenches, preparing same with good rich loam. Water 
freely during July and August. To grow good 
Celery it is essential to place at least 3 to 4 inches of 
rotted manure in the bottom of the trenches before 
setting out plants. Without it, dwarf, stunted plants 
invariably result. 
Celeri 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 20 cts.; 
oz. $1.25 
Easy Blanching. Second-early Celery. Solid, pure 
white, crisp, of extra-fine flavor. 
Giant Pascal. Solid and crisp; golden yellow heart; 
rich nutty flavor. Easily blanched. 
Golden Self-blanching. Crisp; tender; fine flavor. 
Utah (Golden Crisp). An excellent green Celery for 
fall use or winter storing. Plants are compact, 
stalks broad and thick, exceptionally solid, and 
when blanched are pure white, crisp, and of the 
most delicious flavor. 
White Plume. A valuable early variety unsur- 
passed for fall and winter use. 
Winter Queen. Very large and solid. Excellent for 
keeping. 
CELERIAC, Large Erfurt (Turnip-rooted Cel- 
ery). For soups. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. $1.25 
Mixed Celery Seed for Soup. Oz. 50 cts. 
CUCUMBER 
Concombre Pepino Gurke 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 2 pounds, an acre 
Sow outdoor varieties early in spring, in hotbeds, 
and transplant to open ground when weather is 
suitable. For later crop, sow seed when weather be- 
comes settled, in hills 3 to 4 feet apart. They require 
a warm, rich soil, and should be watered liberally. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Black Diamond (Stays-green). ‘‘It Stays Green.”’ 
Fruits grow 7% to 8% inches long, 24% to 234 
inches across, straight, blunt-ended i have a 
very deep green skin. The flesh is pure white, 
refreshing and tasty. Largely used in home and 
market gardens. Matures in 54 days. 
Boston Pickling. Suitable for pickling as well as 
for slicing. 
Cool and Crisp. Flesh crisp and tender. 
Davis’ Perfect. Fruits are long and slim, very 
tender, and of fine flavor. ; 
Fordhook Famous. Dark green fruits. Vigorous 
and productive. 
Long Green. Dark green; long and crisp. 
Selected White Spine Improved. Fine for cutting 
or pickles. 
West India Gherkin. Very small. Used for pickles. 
English Forcing Cucumbers 
English or Frame varieties must be started about 
the end of February. Sow in pots or pans, protecting 
from strong light until seedlings appear. When 
strong enough to handle, transplant to permanent 
position in hotbed or greenhouse. The soil must be 
well prepared, and good results will be obtained if 
mild liquid manures are given. 
Telegraph. A Cucumber of fine shape. Very pro- 
lific. Quick in growth. Pkt. 50 cts. 

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