CAULIFLOWER White a, Purple 
One ounce of seed will produce. 1,500 plants. Four to five ounces transplant one acre. 
CULTURE—The same methods that produce sure of the desirable white curd. Gather the 
good cabbage will grow good cauliflower. The tops of the leaves together loosely as soon as 
only great difference is that cauliflower heads the heads begin to form. In shutting off the 
must be protected from sunlight so as to make light, it is important not to cramp the heads. 
166. SUPER SNOWBALL—(52 days). This is an 169, PURPLE CAULIFLOWER—(70 days). Large, 
extra early strain of the Snowball type. Besides compact heads of a beautiful purple color, sur- 
being extra early, the heads of “flowers” ma- rounded by attractively crinkled dark green 
ture with greater uniformity, making it possible leaves. Of superior flavor and excellent quality. 
to harvest a large percentage of the crop in the In cooking, the purple color changes to an at 
first cutting. The plants are vigorous and strong, tractive green. The seed may be started early 
the leaves are well folded or curled over the under glass, or sown outdoors in June. Purple 
heads, which are large, uniform in size, deep Cauliflower is quick-growing and disease-resist- 
and solid. Pkt. 20c, %4 oz. 85c, ¥% oz. $1.50, oz. ant. Pkt, 25c, ¥% oz. 95c, ¥2 oz. $1.70, oz. $2.95, 
$2.50, prepaid. prepaid. 
167. EARLY SNOWBALL—(55 days). Most wide- iP aes 
ly used early variety. Plants are dwarf with A NEW SERVICE TO MARKET 
short, pale green leaves. A dependable header. GARDENERS! 
Although extra early, it can be planted for late SOG Adah eu AG is OZ. tf mee 
: + ye a age, aulitiower urnip, roccoll russels 
fall and winter use. There is none to equal it in Sprouts, Kohlrabi, or Rutabaga seeds, we will 
value for forcing under glass for a winter crop. Hot-water treat seeds according to the newest 
Head: 6 to 7 inches thick, of medium size, firm, recommendations of Minnesota Experiment Sta- 
tion for prevention of Black Rot. Blackleg and 
other seed-borne diseases. 
‘compact, solid, pure white, and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 15c, Y% oz. 75c, Y2 oz. $1.35, oz. $2.00, ppd. 
CRISP TENDER TABLE CELERY 
One ounce of seed will produce 2,500 Plants. 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in flats, during 2 or 3 inches high, transplant them to other 
February or March. Celery seed germinates flats. In May, set them out in rows 3 feet 
slowly and the surface of the soil must be apart, 6 inches apart in the rows. Requires 
kept constantly moist. Cover the seed very rich soil and an abundance of water during 
lightly, with fine sand rather than with soil, the growing season. 
to prevent a hard surface. When plants are 
180. SUMMER PASCAL—Of finest quality, Summer 
Pascal produces stems so thick and tender, that even 
the unblanched outside stalks are surprisingly fine. 
They have a rich full nutty flavor seldom found in 
celery. The plant is not tall, but sturdy and robust, 
with stems to the first joint exceptionally long, (8 to 
9 in.) Bleaches to a pure white. Pkt. 10c, ¥% oz. 50c, 
oz. 90c, prepaid. 
181. CORNELL NO. 19—A new celery developed by 
Cornell University. Cross was made between Utah 
and Golden Self Blanching, which combines the qual- 
ities of Pascal type with the early self blanching 
character and color of Golden Self Blanching strains. 
Averages 18 to 20 inches, hearts long and full, stems 
thick, round and smooth. Excellent quality. Pkt. 10c, 
14 oz. 50c, oz. 90c, prepaid. 
182. SELECT GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING—(118 
days).. Best for early table use, and most popular 
for market. Bleaches as well as any yellow variety. 
The plants grow to medium size, and are stocky and 
compact. The heart is rich golden yellow, with light 
yellowish green outer stalks and leaves, Stalks are 
broad and heavy, but remarkably crisp and tender, 
entirely free from stringiness and of fine flavor. Pkt. 
10c, ¥2 oz. 50c, oz. 90c, prepaid. 
184. UTAH EARLY GREEN—A very desirable green 
. .type. The stalks are medium broad, rounded, thick 
and solid. The plant is stocky, full hearted and com- 
ee) )=6pact and blanches readily. ‘Quality and flavor are 
Golden Self Blanching.Celery exceptionally good. Pkt. 10c, 4% oz. 40c, oz. 70c, ppd, 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Also known as 
Celery Cabbage 
A fine vegetable when 
cooked but especially 
delicious as a salad. 
131. CHIHILI — Early 
growing and sure head- 
ing, resembling Cos 
Lettuce, producing 
large, solid white 
heads, long and point- 
ed at the top, Leaves 
are broad, compact, 
tightly folded and 
beautifully white and 
very crisp. Sow after 
July Ist to avoid flower- 
Inga Pkt l0e; ozs -25c, 
% |b. 75c¢, lb. $2.75, 
prepaid, 
138. MICHIHILI — A 
new improved strain nae 
of Chihili. The plants ca 
are slightly larger and more uniform in growth. 
The heads are 18 to 20 inches long, tapering 
from a four inch base, very compact, white 
tinted with green, excellent quality. Pkt. 15c, 
oz. 45c, % lb. $1.50, ppd. 
139. CHINESE CELERY CABBAGE FOR POUL- 
TRY—A cheap, green feed of great value for 
poultry, more productive than lettuce, spinach 
or mangels. Sow the seed in rows Y2 inch 
deep and 24 inches apart, using 3 lbs. seed per 
acre. An ounce of seed will provide green 
feed for 100 hens for 4 months. Commence 
feeding Chinese Cabbage when plants are 4 
inches high, pulling out every other plant. 
Plants form heads of 5 to 7 lbs. in 2 months, 
which can be stored until wanted. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
20c, % |b. 70c, lb. $2.60, prepaid. 
CELTUCE 
A NEW VEGETABLE 
Culture—Same as for lettuce 
Combines the uses and flavors of 
celery and lettuce. 
190. CELTUCE—The plants grow quickly, form- 
ing a rosette of light green leaves, which when 
young, may be used as lettuce or boiling 
“greens.” In less than 90 days the stalk is 
ready for use, The leaves must be removed 
and the stalks peeled of their tough outer skin. 
The heart is pale green, crisp and succulent— 
delicious served raw like celery, or cooked. 
The flavor, though suggestive of celery, is dif- 
ferent and milder. A first sowing of seed should 
be made as soon as the ground can be worked 
in spring, and successive sowings at 10-day 
intervals to provide a continuous supply 
throughout the season. Pkt. 15c, % oz. 30c, 
Y% oz. 55c, oz. $1.00, prepaid. 
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