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CAULIFLOWER — WINTER VARIETIES 
(Formerly called Cauliflower-Broccoli) 
Particularly Adapted For Use On The Pacific Coast. 
The strains listed below are firm heading cauliflower-broccoli types of our own selec- 
tion 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 own develop- 
ment 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. 
NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 
(F-M) The most outstanding variety of Winter Cauliflower ever introduced. Very popular 
in Europe. The earliest strain; sown in June, transplanted in August, fine, large, 
white heads produced in November and December. Plants large with dark bluish- 
green leaves with medium heavy rib. 
CHRISTMAS (January) 
(F-M) Plants large, 32 to 36 inches 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. 
JANUARY No. 68. 
(F-M) A recent selection to head during January. Several days earlier than Christmas; 
heads not as large but curd deeper, more solid and holds longer. 
FEBRUARY 
(F-M) Plants compact, bluish-green; produces very solid, long standing, white heads of 
the finest quality during February. 
MARCH EARLY 
(F-M) 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 protected, very white, and of finest quality. 
MARCH LATE 
(F-M) Produces fine white, well-protected heads the latter part of March. Similar to 
Early March, but about 2 weeks later and plants are larger. 
APRIL 
(F-M) Produces large, firm white heads in April from plants set in the field in October. 
APRIL HYBRID 
(F-M) A recent selection from a cross on our standard April. Similar to April but perhaps 
a few days earlier and will stand a wider range in planting dates. 
COSSA (Late) 
A late Pearl type used particularly in the Santa Maria Valley of California. Has 
wide range of possible planting dates and can be harvested through winter and 
spring as late as May. Large, long stemmed plants with heavy dark green foliage, 
large heads. 
LATE PEARL 
(F-M) Plants large, with waved, medium green leaves; heads white and well protected. 
Planted late in fall to produce April and May crops. 
MISSION SPECIAL 
(F-M) A fairly early, vigorous, rather light green plant with white, well protected heads. 
Transplanted in mid-winter to produce late spring cauliflower. Use largely re- 
stricted to Central and Southern California. 
ST. VALENTINE 
We suggest our Early or Late March strains. 
