CAULIFLOWER 
14 oz. to 100 ft., 4 oz. per acre. 
The same methods that produce good cabbage will grow good 
caulitiower, The only great difference is that caulifiower heads 
must be protected from sunlight so as to make sure of the 
desirabie white curd. Gather the tops of the leaves together 
looseiy as soon as the heads begin to form. In shutting off 
the light, it is important not to cramp the heads. Fkt. 25c. 
Danish Giant, Dry Weather. (65 days.) One of the most depend- 
able in adverse, dry weather. Plants dwarf, short stemmed; 
larger than Karly Snowball. Heads large, 6 to 7 inches across, 
commoniy weigh 2 pounds. White with tinge of cream; of 
splendid quality. 
Early Snowball. (52 days.) The best for greenhouse forcing, 
early market, and shipping. Plants very dwarf. Heads snow 
white, deep, smooth, compact; about 6 inches across, weight 
1% to 2 pounds. The standard of excellence in caulifiower. 

CAULIFLOWER, DANISH GIANT 
CELERY 
1% oz. to 100 ft., 4 oz. per acre. 
Sow from February to May in drills 1 foot apart. Later, 
usually in June transplant to rows 3 feet apart and 6 inches 
apart in row. Rows should be furrowed dut so plants may be 
set 6 inches deep. Later, soil may be banked against rows for 
blanching, even so-called self-blanching varieties need the 
cool, moist soil to render the stalks crisp and tender, but this 
should not be done until a few weeks before harvesting, One 
ounce of seed will produce five thousand plants. Pkt. 10c. 
Golden Yellow Self Blanching. Early and particularly desir- 
able for home and market garden. Plants fairly tall and com- 
pact with firm stalks, 26 to 28 inches tall, which blanch readily 
and are of splendid quality. 
Golden Utah Celery. A light yellow-green selection of the 
original “Utah”. Has superb quality and size of original, plus 
easier bleaching quality and more attractive sales appearance. 
Certainly an outstanding celery that merits your confidence. 
Utah Jumbo Winter. A remarkable late celery of the finest 
quality. Plant sturdy, compact and solid. Very free from 
strings. Light green in color; nutty flavor. 
CELERIAC 
% oz. to 100 ft., 4 oz. per acre. 
Sow seed at the same season and give same treatment as 
common celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil, in rows 2 feet 
apart and 6 inches apart in row. Give thorough culture. It 
is not necessary to earth up or handle the plants. After the 
roots have attained a diameter of 2 inches, they are fit for 
use. Pkt. 10c. 
Large Smooth Prague. An improved variety of turnip-rooted 
celery producing large tubers of nearly globular shape and 
comparatively smooth surface. 
CHICORY 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. 
Sow chicory when weather becomes warm and settled. Sow 
in rows at least 24 inches in width. Thin to 3 inches between 
plants. Pkt. 10ce. 
Large Rooted or Coffee, Dried roots are roasted and used as 
a substitute for coffee. Mature in 4 to 5 months; are 12 to 14 
inches long; 2 to 2% inches thick at top; tapered. 
Witloof or French Endive. One of the best and most attrac- 
tive of salad vegetables. Seed sown in spring produces long, 
thick roots by November. To force for use, dig roots in fall, 
trimming off leaves an inch above the crown. Trench ina 
warm, dark place, covering with 6 or 8 inches of soil and top 
layer of fresh manure. A handsome, compact cluster of 
blanched leaves which are tender and have a rich, mildly acrid 
flavor, are thus obtained. 
CORN 
Sweet corn, 8 oz. to 100 ft., 10 to 14 lbs. per acre. 
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 fort- 
nightly up to about the middle of July. Pkt. 10c; % Ib. 20¢e; 
1 Ib. 35e. 
EARLY SORTS 
Golden Early Market. (77 days.) One of the best extra early 
yellow varieties for home and market garden. Ears have 
strong husks and 8 to 12 beautiful tender rows to each ear. 
Kernels golden yellow, medium, sweet and of good flavor. 
Very prolific. 
INTERMEDIATE AND LATE SORTS 
Golden Bantam Improved. (81 days.) A selection from the 
original strain of Golden Bantam. Larger ears, more rows of 
kernels, greater production. Golden yellow, deep, wide, tender 
kernels with a fine sweet flavor. Particularly desirable for 
canners and market gardeners. Remains in table condition a 
long time. 
Golden Cross Bantam. (88 days.) Very uniform in habit of 
growth, size, and maturity. The ears measure 8 inches long 
and they are closely set with 14 rows of light yellow grains 
filled with delicious sweet pulp. Bears two ears per plant. 
Pkt. 10c; 1% Ib, 35e; 1 Ib. 50c. 
Mareross. (76 days.) Stalks short but sturdy, highly resistant 
to bacterial wilt. Ears long, plump, abruptly tapered at tips; 
10-14 rowed, with light cream-yellow medium-broad kernels of 
good quality. % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 50c. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. (105 days.) One of the best late varieties. 
Large ears about 8 inches long. Kernels clear white, deep, 
rather broad, very sweet and tender. 16 to 20 rowed; uniform, 
Holds well in prime condition at eating stage. Stalk sturdy 
and erect. Highly desirable for home and market gardeners. 
CUCUMBER 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. 
Mature in approximately 60 days. 
Sow outdoor varieties early in spring, in’ hotbeds, and 
transplant to open ground when weather is suitable. For later 
crop, sow seed when weather becomes settled, in hills 4 to 6 
inches apart. They require a warm, rich soil, and should be 
watered liberally. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.00. 
Boston or Chicago Pickling. (59 days.) An early pickling or 
slicing variety. Fruits weigh about 1% pounds, 6 inches long 
and 21% inches in diameter. 
Colorado. (68 days.) An attractive variety for market gardens 
and for shipping. Fruit very dark green, cylindrical, round 
with a small seed pocket. Unusually free of striping at the 
blossom end. 
Davis Perfect. (68 days.) A splendid dark green variety, ex- 
cellent for slicing and a good shipper. Very dark green, white 
spined, The color is retained a long time when pickled. Tapered 
somewhat at both ends. Seeds few. 
Gherkin or Burs. Of superior quality for pickles. Not a true 
cucumber. Very prolific; fruits for pickles are produced in 
about 60 days. Fruits pale green; prickly over entire surface. 
1% to 2 inches long; oval; uniform; seeds numerous and small. 
Improved Long Green. (67 days.) This is a great improvement 
over the old strain of Long Green. The fruits are unusually 
handsome, being of good form and of a deep green color which 
is retained a considerable time after picking. 9 to 10 inches. 
Improved White Spined. Medium early. Fruits handsome; very 
dark green, white spined: 7 to 8 inches long, slightly tapered. 
Flesh is waxy, white, crisp, and of excellent flavor. A favorite 
variety among market gardeners; desirable for shipping. Pick 
in 64 days. : 
Lemon. (65 days.) Little cucumbers resembling lemons in both 
form and color and have a delicious and distinctive flavor. Fine 
for preserves or sweet pickles and considered superb as a salad. 
Prolific. 
National Pickling. (56 days.) A highly desirable pickling strain. 
Fruits weigh 1% pounds: are dark green, symmetrical with 
thick walls; full ended. Slightly shorter than Chicago Pickling. 
Straight 8. (66 days.) An outstanding new variety producing 
symmetrical, cylindrical fruits about 8 inches long and 1% 
inches in diameter. Fruits are well rounded at the ends and 
when r‘pe are deep green and free from objectionable striping 
or tipping. Ideal for home or market gardens. 
EGGPLANT 
% oz. to 100 ft., 5 to 6 oz. per acre. 
Sow in mild heat, about the middle of March, and transplant 
on June 1, setting the plants 2% feet apart. Pkt. 10e; oz. 65ce. 
Black Beauty. (80 days.) The fruits of this variety are large 
and symmetrical. Retains its glossy black-purple coloring for 
a long time. This lasting quality makes it distinctly popular. 
New York Improved Large Purple. (83 days.) The standard 
home and market sort. Plants are large, 30 to 36 inches tall. 
Very productive. commonly bearing 4 to 6 or more large hand- 
some, dark purple, symmetrical, broad. egg-shaped fruits. 

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