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Cauliflower Celery 
CULTURE—Plant the early varieties half an inch deep in a hot-bed in January 
or February and transplant when proper size and when freezing weather is 
past; they will stand a light frost. For late crop, plant Autumn Giant in May 
or June and treat exactly like late cabbage. Set the plants 15 to 18 inches 
apart in 3-foot rows. When the heads are about 2 inches across, tie up the 
outer leaves to blanch the head and protect them from the sun and weather; 
this prevents them becoming bitter and discolored. 
128. EARLIEST SNOWBALL (90 Days)—Extra fine. Will please the most 
exacting grower. Large, solid heavy, nearly globe shaped pure white 
heads, 9 to 10 inches across, that are of fine texture and uniform in size. 
Pkt. 25c; '/4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50; '/4 Ib. $9.00, postpaid. 
131. DANISH GIANT or DRY WEATHER (110 Days)—A variety which 
is actually drought resistant and will produce heads when other varie- 
ties are a complete failure due to lack of moisture. A little later than 
Early Snowball, but produces creamy white heads of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 20c; '/4 0z. 50c: oz. $1.75; 4 Ib. $6.00, postpaid. 
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. See page 27, 
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Collards 
Plant March till August. 
CULTURE—One of the 
most popular Southern 
vegetables; largely 
used in place of cab- 
bage. It is hardier and 
easier to grow than 
cabbage, can be grown 
on poorer soil and with- 
stands insect attacks 
better. Although often 
planted during the 
spring and summer, the 
principal plantings are 
made in June, July and 
August, transplanted 
two feet apart in the 
row and given frequent 
cultivation. A most ex- 
cellent vegetable for 
the late fall, winter and 
early spring. The flavor 
is improved by frost. 
Cultivate like cabbage. 
146. CAROLINA HEADER (80 Days) 
Heads up like a cabbage, yet is hardy enough to stand severe win- 
ters. It makes a nice sized head, with enough bottom leaves to protect 
it. Stalk is short, head is firm, the slightly savoyed leaves are spaced 
close together; a late seeder. You can grow it on land so poor that 
it would not produce a crop of cabbage. Crop failed. 
143 NORTH CAROLINA SHORT STEM (80 Days)—Very popular 
wherever grown. Short stem, large spreading leaves, very hardy, with- 
standing drought in summer and cold in winter. Fine flavor. Pkt. 10¢; 
oz. 30c; '/4 Ib. 70c, postpaid. 
145 WHITE CABBAGE (80 Days)—Called cabbage-collard because of 
its resemblance to cabbage. Hardy and grows on the poorest soils. 
White and crisp as a cabbage. Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 25c; /4 Ib. 60c, postpaid. 
144. GEORGIA or SOUTHERN (80 Days)—Stands cold weather and 
adverse conditions splendidly. Grows on poor land. No Southern gar- 
den complete without if. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; V4 lb. 60c, postpaid. 
147. VATES (80 Days)—A variety bred by and named for the Virginia 
Truck Experiment Station that is a valuable addition to the collard 
family. The leaves are darker in color than Georgia or Southern 
Collard, are thicker with a waxy green color; slow to bolt to seed. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; '/4 Ib. 80c, postpaid. 
COLLARD PLANTS. See Page 27. 
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CULTURE—About 12 to 14 weeks before the plants are to be set in the garden 
‘plant '/4 inch deep in boxes indoors, in hot-bed, or outside when the ground 
can be worked. Keep the beds thoroughly moist until the seeds germinate. 
Transplant from June till October, setting them 6 to 8 inches apart, earth up 
as they grow, but do not let earth get into the heart of the plant. Celery 
seeds germinate slowly; soak 24 hours before planting. 
SELF BLANCHING CELERIES 
They grow so quickly and blanch so easily they should have a place 
in every home garden. Plant the self-blanching kinds for earliest use, 
and the winter varieties for general use later. 
138. Golden Self-Blanching (115 Days)—Tender crispness, delicious 
nutty flavor and absence of strings make this a real delicacy. The 
stalks are broad, thick and heavy, and easily blanch to a rich, appe- 
tizing golden yellow. Easy to grow, for it blanches with much less: 
earthing up than most celeries. Pkt. 10c¢; oz. $1.10; 4 Ib. $2.40, 
postpaid. 
137. Improved White Plume (115 Days)—The earliest and easiest to 
grow; being self-blanching, requires but little earthing up. Has a full 
heart that blanches pure white; the solid stalks are thick and crisp 
and have a rich nutty flavor. A fine celery for late summer and early 
fall use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 90c; '/4 Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
WINTER CELERIES 
Of firmer texture, more compact and solid than the self-blanching 
kinds, and better keepers. For late summer and early fall use we rec- 
ommend that a portion of your planting be a self-blanching kind, but 
for winter use that a winter variety be planted. 
136. Giant Pascal (135 Days)—Large, thick stalks are crisp, have rich, 
nutty flavor and blanch easily and quickly. Heart is creamy yellow. 
Ideal for late fall and winter. Keeps splendidly. Blanches easily. Pkt. 
10c; 0z. 90c; '/4 Ib. $2.00, postpaid. 
141. Celeriac or Turnip Rooted Celery (120 Days)—Grown exclusively 
for its roots, which are fine for soups and stews or cooked and sliced 
as a salad. Roots keep all winter if packed in damp sand or put into 
kilns like beets. Plant and cultivate like celery but does not require 
earthing up. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.10; '/4 lb. $2.40, postpaid. 
CELERY PLANTS. See page 27. 
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Corn Salad 
(60 Days)—A delightful salad that can be served like lettuce or 
cooked like spinach. For summer use plant from early spring until 
April; fall plantings during August and September to produce salad 
during the fall. Make the drills a foot apart, cover the seeds half an 
inch, press the soil firmly and give it the same cultivation as for spin- 
ach. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; '/4 Ib. $1.00, postpaid. 
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Cress 
187. WATER CRESS (50 
Days) — Plant along the 
edges of creeks or ponds. 
Only one planting is neces- 
sary, as it increases rapid- 
ly. May also be planted in 
seed bed in a damp loca- 
tion and transplanted. Pkt. 
10c; oz. $1.45; 4 Ib $3.20, 
postpaid. 
186. UPLAND (60 Days) — 
The perennial that stays 
green the whole year. Boil 
like greens or serve like 
lettuce. The flavor is like 
water cress. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
35c; 1/4 |b. 80c, postpaid. Cress 
188. CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS (40 Days)—Plant at intervals to have 
a continuous supply of an enjoyable pungent salad; fine served with 
lettuce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; '/4 Ib. 60c, postpaid. 
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