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CAULIFLOWER (Cont.) 
Ww EARLY SNOWBALL A. Developed by Ferry-Morse...............0...cccccccccccseseeeseeereeeeees 55 
Selected by us as the most satisfactory early strain of Snowball Cauliflower. Plants 
of medium height with rather waved and crumpled leaves which bend outward at the 
tips. Inner leaves cover the head well. Foliage is medium green. Heads of good 
depth, solid, ivory white, and of fine quality. Early and very even in time of maturity; 
therefore requires prompt handling. Adapted for summer and early fall harvest 
and used in districts having a short growing season. 
* SNOWBALL M. (79-26). Developed by Ferry-Morse................0000....cccssseeeeeeceeseseeeeeeess 58 
A noticeably uniform strain of Snowball—similar in most characters to Snowball 
X and adaptable to the same conditions. Plants vigorous, but slightly smaller than 
Snowball X, a few days earlier and matures more evenly. Leaves fairly erect, 
abundant, medium green. Heads are large, well protected by inner folding leaves. 
Curd is unusually smooth, white and firm. 
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Well adapted for use under a wide range of conditions and generally considered the 
most satisfactory strain for main crop for fall harvest. Plants are large and erect 
with ample foliage for head coverage. Leaves are long, rather straight, plain edged, 
and medium bright green color, slightly darker than Snowball A. The heads are large, 
smooth, very deep, very solid, and pure white. Unexcelled for quality. Is about a 
week slower in reaching maturity than Snowball A and harvest is not so concentrated. 
% SNOWBALL Y. (79-36). Developed by Ferry-Morse.......................cccceeeecccceeeeeeteeeeeeeees 65 
A new selection similar to Snowball X but more vigorous and somewhat later matur- 
ing. Plants are large, leaves numerous, fairly erect, medium green. Heads are of 
uniform size and maturity—large, smooth and heavy. Because of vigor and the 
large, smooth, very firm heads, this strain should become very popular. 
Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 
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We suggest our Snowball “X”’. 
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We suggest our Early Snowball “A”. 
CAULIFLOWER— WINTER VARIETIES 
(Formerly called Cauliflower-Broccoli) 
Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 
The strains listed below are firm heading broccoli-cauliflower types of our own selection 
and development. They are widely grown in California and other places on the Pacific Coast 
for shipment and local use. In fact, these varieties of our development form the backbone 
of the heavy shipments of cauliflower from California during the winter months. Under proper 
conditions these varieties can be planted to give a continuous supply of fine white heads from 
November to May. Planting dates refer to culture under climatic conditions which prevail 
in the coastal portions of California. 
These cauliflower-broccoli are similar to the late maturing varieties of cauliflower, such 
as Veitch’s Autumn Giant and Large Algiers, formerly offered by some seedsmen. 
NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 
The earliest strain; sown in June, transplanted in August, fine large white heads produced 
in November and December. 
JANUARY 
Plants large, 32 to 36 in. in height. Leaves broad and waved, and of distinct medium 
dark bluish-green color. For California conditions, if transplanted in August will head in 
late December and through January. For best results seed should not be sown before 
June. Heads large, firm, and of excellent quality. 
FEBRUARY 
Plant compact, bluish-green; produces very solid, long standing, white heads of the finest 
quality during February. 
MARCH EARLY 
Newly developed strain of outstanding quality for harvest during the first half of March. 
Plants short stemmed and compact with dark green, wavy leaves. Heads large, well pro- 
tected, very white, and of finest quality. 
MARCH LATE , 
Produces fine white, well-protected heads the letter part of March. Similar to Early March 
but about 2 weeks later and plants are larger. 
