DESSERT SEED CO.  Sinate EL CENTRO, CALIF. 

CAULIFLOWER, Continued 
Days to 
Maturity 
from Plants 
Snowdrift: Matures a little later than Super-Snowball, has the same 
fine qualities. Sure heading, large, solid pure white heads, com- 
pletely protected. Outer leaves are long and strong. Heavy yield- 
ing sort, excellent for quick freezing, matures gradually. 
Snowball X: Of the same type and fine quality as Snowdrift, matur- 
ing over a period of days. 
Snowball 16: Very similar to Snowdrift. 
Snowball M: Noticeably uniform; similar in most characteristics to 
Snowball X, but slightly smaller and earlier, much more uniform. 
Heads are large, well protected; curd is smooth, firm and pure 
white. 
Dwarf Erfurt: A well protected variety of Early Main crop Cauliflower. 
Plant is large and outer leaves are upright in growth. Heads are 
medium large, 612 to 714 inches across, solid and pure white. 
Dwarf Erfurt No. 9: A fine selection of the Erfurt Cauliflower, larger 
heads and more regular in maturing. A very desirable and choice 
sort for all purposes. 
Danish Giant (Dry weather): A distinct variety, eminently suitable for 
use where dry and adverse conditions prevail. The long broad up- 
right leaves serve as protection against either burning sun or early 
frost. Heads 6 to 7 inches in diameter, good pure white. 
Veitch Autumn Giant: A large, tall plant with upright leaves. Very 
distinct, a late variety with very large heads, well protected. Used 
65-70 
65-70 
65-70 
08 
70 
70 
80 
for a fall developing sort in Eastern States and New England. 130-150 
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