One ounce of seed will produce 1,500 plants. Four to five ounces transplant one acre. 
CULTURE—The same methods that produce 
good cabbage will grow good cauliflower. The 
only great difference is that cauliflower heads 
must be protected from sunlight so as to make 
166. SUPER SNOWBALL—(52 days). This is an 
extra early strain of the Snowball type. Besides 
being extra early, the heads of ‘flowers’’ ma- 
ture with greater uniformity, making it possible 
to harvest a large percentage of the crop in the 
first cutting. The plants are vigorous and strong, 
the leaves are well folded or curled over the 
heads, which are large, uniform in size, deep 
and solid. Pkt. 20c, Y% oz. 85c, ¥2 oz. $1.50, oz. 
$2.50, prepaid. 
167. EARLY SNOWBALL—(55 days). Most wide- 
ly used early variety. Plants are dwarf with 
short, pale green leaves. A dependable header. 
Although extra early, it can be planted for late 
fall and winter use. There is none to equal it in 
value for forcing under glass for a winter crop. 
Head: 6 to 7 inches thick, of medium size, firm, 
compact, solid, pure white, and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 20c, % oz. 85c, %2 oz. $1.50, oz. $2.50, ppd. 
sure of the desirable white curd. Gather the 
tops ot the leaves together loosely as soon as 
the heads begin to form. In shutting off the 
light, it is important not to cramp the heads. 
169. EARLY PURPLE HEAD—(85 days). Even 
if you don't like cauliflower, chances are you'll 
appreciate this unusual, delicious, easy-to-grow 
vegetable. Flavor resembles that of broccoli, 
though it's more delicate. Large compact heads 
of beautiful purple color, turn an attractive 
green when cooking. Perfect for quick freezing. 
Start seed early in the house, or sow outdoors 
in June. Pkt. 25c, 1% oz. 95c, 1/2 oz. $1.70, oz. 
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- 
ing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
% |b. 75c, |b. $2.75, 
prepaid. 
138. MICHIHILI — A 
new improved strain 
of Chihili. The plants 
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, Y4 lb. $1.50, ppd. 
139. CHINESE CELERY CABBAGE FOR POUL- 
TRY—A cheap, green feed of great value for 
Chihili 
$2.95, prepaid. 
poultry, more productive than lettuce, spinach 
or mangels. Sow the seed in rows 2 inch 
A NEW SERVICE TO MARKET 
GARDENERS! 
On request with your order for | oz. or more of 
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Turnip, Broccoli, Brussels 
Sprouts, Kohlrabi, or Rutabaga seeds, we will 
Hot-water treat seeds according to the newest 
recommendations of Minnesota Experiment Sta- 
tion for prevention of Black Rot. Blackleg and 
other seed-borne diseases. 
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, Y% lb. 70c, lb. $2.60, prepaid. 
CERTIFIED 
CABBAGE PLANTS 
Grown for us in 
Texas and State In- 
spected for disease 
every 5 days. Grown 
on new land each 
Vem ianc.  inosit 
hardened’ before 
shipment. Live de- 
livery guaranteed. 
On orders under 
$1.00: add I5c for 
packing, OR com- 
bine with your 
Onion Plant order 
(page 27) to make a 
minimum $1.00 
Texas Plant order. 
CHOOSE from these VARIETIES: 
EARLY ROUND DUTCH 
EARLY FLAT DUTCH 
EARLY GOLDEN ACRE 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD 
EARLY COPENHAGEN MARKET 
EARLY MARION MARKET (yellows resistant) 
LATE WISCONSIN ALL SEASONS (yellows res.) 
HERE ARE THE POSTPAID PRICES: 
SOVPLAN Lose $ .70 postpaid 
TOORPIPA NTS 5 ties tcree eee eee 1.20 postpaid 
200, PLANTS >is eee eee 1.65 postpaid 
SO00LRPLANTS) 2223 es ee 2.75 postpaid 
TOOOR PE BINT 5 ree eee 4.25 postpaid 
Write for prices on larger quantities 
CRISP TENDER TABLE CELERY 
One ounce of seed will produce 2,500 Plants. 
CULTURE—Sow the 
February or March. 
slowly and the surface of the soil must 
kept constantly moist. 
seed in flats, 
to prevent a hard surface. When plants 
Golden Seli Blanching Celery 
FARMERSSEED@AND! ‘NURSERY CO., 
during 
Celery seed germinates 
Cover the seed very 
lightly, with fine sand rather than with soil, 
2 or 3 inches high, transplant them to other 
flats. In May, set them out in rows 3 feet 
be apart, 6 inches apart in the rows. Requires 
rich soil and an abundance of water during 
the growing season. 
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. 15c, % oz. 55c, 
oz. 95c, 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. 15c, 
Y% oz, 55c, oz. 95c, 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. 
15c, %2 oz. 55c, oz. 95c, 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- 
pact and blanches readily. Quality and flavor are 
exceptionally good. Pkt. 15c, % oz. 55c, oz. 95c, ppd. 
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