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 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. We offer both early 
and late cauliflower plants on page 74. The early plants are carefully 
grown in the greenhouse and are ready between April 25 and May 15. 
After the middle of June we will have husky field-grown plants for late 
summer and fall crop. 


ALL OUR CAULIFLOWER SEED IS HOT WATER TREATED. 

345 SUPER SNOWBALL. Large, Very Early Cauliflower. This is a 
highly profitable early type, for it ripens nearly all its crop before the 
regular Snowball strains come on. The heads are very big and broad, 
and the plants are strong and vigorous, giving good protection to the 
heads although not as leafy as Snowball. Super Snowball requires a 
good fertile soil and favorable growing conditions for best results, but 
when properly grown it produces big crops of the largest and finest 
cauliflower very early in the season. We offer an exceptionally fine 
strain of this famous variety. 
Pkt. 25e; 4 Oz. $1.00; 4% Oz. $1.85; Oz. $3.25. 
25¢3 


Super Snowball—Big, broad heads, ripening early. 
ROTENONE DUST controls cabbage worms and other insects on 
cauliflower, and is also excellent for broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage. 
It is non-poisonous to humans and animals, very easy to apply, and 
highly effective. EndoPest is also good for home gardens. See page 83. 

333 NEW EARLY PURPLE HEAD. The Most Delicious 
Cauliflower. Of more 
delicate flavor than Broccoli and generally considered far superior in 
| quality to the regular white 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 even more 
delectable to eat. For quick freezing, it is ideal. 
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 as early as Snowball, but begins to ripen in 
September from plants set out in June. Some of our friends who do not 
like ordinary cauliflower think that our Purple cauliflower is delicious. 
If you haven’t tried it, do so; you have a real treat coming. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 90c; % Oz. $1.70; Oz. $3.00. 
FOR STURDY FIELD GROWN PLANTS, see page 74. 



“The Purple Head cauliflower is the best green vegetable we have had and 
it headed up last summer when other things would not grow.” 
Mrs. Rollin Wood, Ortonville, Mich. May 5, 1947. 
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CAULIFLOWER 
A packet will produce about 150 plants, an ounce 1500 to 2000 in open ground 
or about 3000 in frames. 

Snowball, Perfected Strain 
Produces ideal heads for home use, market and freezing. 
340 SNOWBALL. 
Perfected Strain. The Best Cauliflower. 
This is without doubt the best all around 
cauliflower for home gardeners as well as market growers. Our strain 
consistently produces the finest and whitest heads of cauliflower we 
have ever seen, and it heads more surely than any other kind. 
The heads are all excellent, perfectly uniform and the thick curds 
are of very best quality for table use and freezing. They are beautiful 
in appearance, deep and heavy, compact and snow white, and they are 
well protected by an abundance of long jacket leaves close around the 
head. 
Snowball is a medium early variety and is also the best for late and 
main crop. Under all conditions of soil and weather, it is the best and 
most reliable kind to grow. Our customers tell us there is no better 
strain available at any price. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 90c; % Oz. $1.70; Oz. $3.00. 
343 SNOWDRIFT. Also 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 
sections. We have a very true stock. 
Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 90c; 4 Oz. $1.70; Oz. $3.00. 

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New Early Purple Head Cauliflower 
More people every year find this their favorite vegetable. 
