22 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Established 1870 
Cauliflower. Shumway’s World Renowned Superior Varieties. 
The Earliest 
Sure Heading 
Pure White 
Cauliflower is one of the most de- 
licious and most healthful vege- 
tables. Also one of the most prof- 
itable crops. $500.00 net profit 
per acre not uncommon. 1 oz. of 
The Largest 
Medium Early 
Sure Heading 
Pure White 
Cauliflower seed will produce 3,000 plants. Cauliflower 
in ; : ee in 
Pig eae DELICACY IN FLAVOR—COOKED, nr: , Existence 
PICKLED AND-RAW IN SALADS 
Dear Mr. 
Shumway: 
I grow Cauli- 
flower for mar- 
ket and have 
used yourj, 
Snowball forjé 
years—nothing] - 
finer. Martin 
Dominick, Har- 
vey, Ill. 
319 Extra Early Snowball (Superior Quality) 
319 Extra Early Snowball, Ready for market in 50 days from transplanting. The 
standard early type, very sure heading and good quality. The plants are dwarf, and 
the leaves cluster closely, protecting the heads and permitting thick planting. The. 320 Super Snowball 
heads mature early and are good-sized (7 to 8 inches in diameter), round, deep, firm, ; , F 
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snow-white, and of fine texture. Extremely well adapted to greenhouse forcing, but eae See pies pte ee ee Bt nas re the a vanes 
also as a late planter. Keeps well for shipping. Pkt., 25 cts.; 4 oz., 85 cts.; Y% oz., that the sale Sad gardeners have wanted for some time. Its extreme earliness, about 
$1.50; 0z., $2.50; 14 Ib., $7.00; 1% Ib., $13.00; Ib., $24.00, postpaid. 7 days earlier than Early Snowball, and uniformity of heading will excel the others 
for early marketing. Before the foliage is full grown and the heads have begun to 
; = 322 Dry Weath Danish Giant. Mid or 58 A o q 
Dry Weather or Danish Giant dry cathe Ee “This Pocteas Seeeiidawes appear the inside leaves begin to curl and twist forming a protection. The outside 
originated in Denmark and is truly most outstanding since it will produce attractive, remarkably 
large heads during dry seasons when all other varieties of cauliflower will be a complete failure. 
foliage is strong and vigorous. This strain heads up evenly throughout the field, 
It is a quality cauliflower in all respects. The closely formed pure white curd is attractive and Thic ther Cauliflower is known do he ar ecidedlyv ‘ 
very tender. Though it grows well in dry seasons, moist or wet seasons do not in any way harm it. which no o Ce er is on to o. The heads are decidedly larger, deeper 
da is pi oncetent home, sordes ane merece es 26 ae w ue please you. Ready for market in 60 and more solid than the other varieties. Pkt., 30 cts.; 4% oz., $1.00; Y% oz., $1.75; 
ae. 25 ets.; % oz., 85 cts 2 OL 5 0z., $2.50; %4 Ib., 00; % Ib., $13.00; . j 
$24.00, postpaid. ¥ , 6 Mh STOO Ee eae oz., $3.00; 1/4 Ib., $9.00; VY Ib., $16.00; Ib., $30.00, postpaid. 
EGG PLANT—ENDIVE and GARLIC 
Include in Your Garden Endive Green Curled 
1 417 Endive, Green Curled. The “Chicoree Frisee” 
This Spring F of the French. Sometimes called Moss’ Curied 
or Green Fringed Oyster. Beautiful dark green 
curly leaves are finely cut or lacinated, giving 
the plant a feathery effect. Rich green in color, 
but blanching to creamy white. Pkt., 12 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; 4% lb., 60 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.10; lb., $2.00; 
2 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
Endive White Curled 
418 Endive, White Curled. Widely grown strain 
for fall and winter crop and best for general 
use. Very hardy and vigorous. The leaves of 
this variety are a bright deep green and are 
finely cut, giving a mossy appearance. The cen- 
ter is easily blanched to a delicate white. An 
excellent salad plant of Diesen flavor. Pkt., 
12 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4% lb., 60 cts.; % Ib., $1.10; lb. 
$2.00; 2 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
Endive Broad Leaf 
Batavian Escarolle 
416 Endive, Broad Leaved Batavian (Escarolle). 
This endive, which is larger than other sorts, is 
unsurpassed for salads. Its broad, thick, fleshy 
leaves are twisted and waved, bright green in 
color, and have midribs nearly white. The inner 
leaves form a fairly solid head which blanches 
to a deep creamy white. Extremely crisp and 
tender and of most agreeable flavor. Often 
served boiled like spinach, Pkt., 12 cts.; oz., 25 
cts.; 144 lb., 60 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.10; lb., $2.00; 2 Ibs., 
$3.75, postpaid. 
| This strain is entirely spineless. Th 
standard variety for market gardeners 
| and shippers. Very profitable on ac 
count of its extremely heavy yield. The 
plants are dwarf, wide-spreading and j 
strong, each one producing from 4 to; 
10 fine large oval fruits during the se 
son. The color is dark purple, the skir 
smooth and the flesh of good quality, 
i solid and meaty. Pkt., 15 ets.; oz., 60 
ets.; % Ib., $1.75; % Ilb., $3.25; Ib. 
$6.25; 2 lbs., $12.00, postpaid, 
Use Endive For Crisp Salads 
423 Garlic Bulbs Easy to Gaw 
Plant these to store for winter use. A bulbous root 
of the onion type, for flavoring soups, stews, ete., and 
can be used without planting also. The bulbs or sets 
are composed of several parts, which should be divided 
and planted in rows 1 foot apart, 4 inches apart in 
the rows 
and one 
inch deep. 
When the 
tops turn 
412 Black Beauty 
412 Ege Plant, Shumway’s Black Beauty. With- 
out question the earliest and best of the large 
fruited types. The fruits are larger, egg-shaped, 
symmetrical, with a dark purplish-blac k luster. 
The skin is spineless and smooth. The fruits pre- yellow take 
serve their color and freshness a long time. A i p atnnd 
a 
vigorous grower, produ cing under favorable con- dry in the 
ditions uniformly large fruit right through until =& 
frost. The best adapted type for the northern 
states because of its earliness. Superb appear- 
anee, size and quality make it the prize type for 
fancy vegetable markets. Average weight 2 to 3 
pounds. Pkt., 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; Y% Ib., $2.00; § an ~ sasha esau 
VY 1b., $3.50; Ib., $6.75; 2 Ibs., $13.00, postpaid. “ie "412. Black Beauty Egg Plant 
v shade. % 
Ib., 35 cts.3 
Ib,, 65 cts.; 
2 Ibs., $1.20; 
5 Ibs.,..$2.75, 
postpaid. 
