22 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
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Cauliflower. Shumway’s World Renowned Superior Varieties. 
The Earliest a 
Sure Heading 
Pure White 
itable crops. 
Cauliflower is one of the most de- 
licious and most healthful vege- 
tables. Also one of the most prof- 
$500.00 net profit 
per acre not uncommon. 
The Largest 
Medium Early 
Sure Heading 
Pure White 
1 oz. of 
Cauliflower seed will produce 3,000 plants. Cauliflower 
In ee in 
Existence DELICACY IN FLAVOR—COOKED, Existence 
PICKLED AND RAW IN SALADS 
finer. 
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 
heads mature early and are good-sized (7 to 8 inches in diameter), round, deep, firm, 
snow-white, and of fine texture. Extremely well adapted to greenhouse forcing, but 
also as a late planter. Keeps well for shipping. Pkt., 30 cts.; 14 0z., 90 cts.; 4% 02., 
$1.65; 0z., $2.75; 144 Ib., $8.00; 1% Ib., $14.00; Ib., $26.00, postpaid. 
322 Dry Weather or Danish Giant. Midseason or 
Dry Weather or Danish Giant dry weather variety. This foremost cauliflower 
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. 
It is a quality cauliflower in all respects. The closely formed pure white curd is attractive and 
very tender. Though it grows well in dry seasons, moist or wet seasons do not in any way harm it. 
It is an excellent home garden and market variety which will please you. Ready for market in 60 
days. Pkt., 25 cts.; %4 oz., 85 cts.; % oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50; 14 lb., $7.00; 1% Ib., $13.00; 
Ib., $24.00, postpaid. 
Dear Mr. 
Shumway: 
I grow Cauli- 
flower for mar- 
ket and have 
used your 
Snowball for]? 
years—nothing 
Martin 
Dominick, Har- 
‘ 
320 Super Snowball - 
320 Super Snowball. This wonderful strain of Cauliflower is the particular variety 
that the market gardeners have wanted for some time. Its extreme earliness, about 
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 
appear the inside leaves begin to curl and twist forming a protection. The outside 
foliage is strong and vigorous. This strain heads up evenly throughout the field, 
which no other Cauliflower is known to do. The heads are decidedly larger, deeper 
and more solid than the other varieties. Pkt., 35 cts.; 4% oz., $1.00; Y% oz., $1.75; 
0z., $3.00; 4 1b., $9.00; 2 1b., $16.00; Ib., $30.00, postpaid. 2. 
EGG PLANT—ENDIVE and GARLIC 
Endive Green Curled 
417 Endiye, Green Curled. The “Chicoree Frisee”’ 
of the French. Sometimes called Moss Curled 
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., 15 cts.; 
0Z., 35 cts.; 144 lb., 90 cts.; % Ihb., $1.50; 1b., $2.50; 
2 Ibs., $4.50, postpaid. 
Endive White Curled 
418 Endive, White Curled. Widely grown strain 
for fall and winter crop and best for genera] 
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 pleasant flavor. Pkt., 
15 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; 44 1b., 90 cts.5 1% 1b., $1.50; Ib., 
$2.50; 2 lbs., $4.50, 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. Hxtremely crisp and 
tender and of most agreeable flavor. Often 
served boiled like Spinach. Pkt., 15 cts.; 02z., 35 cts.; 
M% 1b., 90 cts,; 44 1b., $1.50; Ib., $2.50; 2 lbs., $4.50, 
postpaid. 
Include in Your Garden 
This Spring 
a’ New York Purple! 
| This strain is entirely spineless. The 
| Standard variety for market gardeners 
| and shippers. Very profitable on aec- 
, count of its extremely heavy yield. The 
) plants are dwarf, wide-spreading and 
strong, each one producing from 4 to |) 
' 10 fine large oval fruits during the sea- | 
son, The color is dark purple, the skin | 
smooth and the flesh of good quality, 
solid and meaty. Pkt., 15 ets.; 0z. 75 
ets.; % Ib., $2.00; % Ib., $3.50; Ib., 
$6.75; 2 Ibs., $12.95, postpaid. 
Use Endive For Crisp Salads ; 
423 Garlic Bulbs Easy to Grow 
Plant these to store for winter use. A bulbous root. 
of the onion type, for flavoring soups, stews, etc., 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 
re ae the rows 
oN and one 
inch .deep. 
When the 
tops turn 
yellow take 
up and 
dry in the 
412 Black Beauty 
412 Egg 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-black luster. 
The skin is spineless and smooth. The fruits pre- 
serve their color and freshness a long time. A 
vigorous grower, producing under favorable con- 
ditions uniformly large fruit right through until 
frost. The best adapted type for the northern * = ae i ce ri 
states because of its earliness. Superb appear- { ® ee iy E he 
ance, size and quality make it the prize type for % Yat 
2 Ibs., $1.60; 
5 Ibs., $3.50, 
postpaid. 
fs sy vecetable arkets Aver ales 9 By ‘~. q - poe 
ancy vegetable markets, Average weight 2 to 3 me LACK BEAUT Y Se : : 
pounds. Pkt., 25 cts.; 0z., 95 cts.; 14 lb., $2.50; 
Vo Ib., $4.25; Ib., $7.50; 2 lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 
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412 Black Beauty ‘Ege Plant 
