Burpee’s CAULIFLOWER 
Heads should be used as soon as they fill out, otherwise they will 
lose in quality and break. Uncooked cauliflower is delicious, when 
head is broken up into small pieces, chilled, and used as a relish with 
mayonnaise. Cooked cauliflower is a delectable dish; nice too when 
Days to maturity given in de- 
scriptions are from the time the 
plants are set out in the garden. 
These are average and will vary 
somewhat in different seasons and 
sections. 
used with cucumbers, onions, peppers, etc., in mustard chow-chow. — 
Cauliflower is best grown as a fall crop in the greater part of the 
U. S., although in regions where summers are ‘cool, sowings may 
be made indoors 30 to 40 days before time to set plants in garden. 
Burpeeana — 
Cauliflower 
6026 Bu rpeea na © ig days. Exceptionally choice extra early strain of Super Snow- 
all as offered by Burpee since 1930. It stands out as the most 
valuable cauliflower for the home gardener as well as the market grower; excellent for freezing. 
Burpeeana is dependable, the heads showing a uniformity of size, shape and type that is truly 
astonishing. Beautiful, well-rounded, compact, pure white heads with smooth curds of superb 
quality well protected by many long jacket leaves. Vigorous growing, sturdy, upright plants. 
Pkt. 40¢; 
5018 Improved Super Snowball 
82 days. In sections where the Super Snowball type of 
cauliflower is preferred, or matures to best advantage, 
growers should try this strain. Plants are uniform and set 
a crop of pure white, smooth heads noted for their tight 
curds and fine flavor. Desirable for freezing. Pkt. 40¢; 
2 pkts. 70¢; 14 oz. $1.40; 1% oz. $2.50; oz. $3.65 
6027 Early Snowball—A O 
60 days. Plants small to medium in size, erect to semi- 
spreading, with large, wavy, medium green leaves. Heads 
are very firm, deep globular in shape, white in color, and of 
excellent quality. It is widely used because heads can be 
cut ina relatively short time. Pkt. 30¢; 2 pkts. 55¢; 
VY, oz. $1.15; 1% oz. $2.10; oz. $3.40 
5205 Burpee’s Dry Weather 
95 days. Introduced by Burpee in 1899. Though cauli- 
flower does best in a cool and moist season, Dry Weather is 
drought-resistant and will produce heads when other vari- 
eties are a complete failure due to lack of moisture. In ad- 
dition to this most valuable feature, it is a cauliflower of 
the highest quality, producing large, pure white heads that 
weigh 2 to 3 lbs. each. If you have been unsuccessful in 
getting other cauliflowers to head, try Dry Weather. 
Pkt. 30¢; 14 oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.90; oz. $3.25 
94 W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
2 pkts. 70¢; 
14, oz. $1.60; 1 oz. $3.00; oz. $5.25 
5186 Early Purple Head— distinct 
85 days. Heads are quite large, deep purple on top but be- 
come green when cooked. Flavor is somewhat like that of 
broccoli, but milder. Plants resemble cauliflower and are 
easier to grow; do not need tying as the heads are not 
blanched. An excellent variety; recommended for freezing. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. $1.15; 1 oz. $2.10; oz. $3.40 
5208 Improved Holland Erfurt 
85 days. An especially fine strain of the true Erfurt type; 
fairly short stemmed, really uniform in maturity. Heads 
are white, hard and compact. Suitable for freezing. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. $1.15; 1 oz. $2.10; oz. $3.40 
How to Grow Cauliflower 
For a main or fall crop, sow the seed thinly in a specially 
prepared seed bed or coldframe about 4 months before your 
first expected frost. Thin out from time to time to allow 
ample room for development. It is important that cauli- 
flower seedlings are not allowed to become crowded in the 
plant bed. When plants are ready to be set in the garden, 
space them 1/4 to 2 ft. apart, in rows 2% to 3 ft. apart. 
They must always be kept in a healthy growing condition 
until heads are formed. Any stunting of growth, due to 
lack of moisture or low fertility, may prove harmful to the 
crop. A packet will produce about 150 plants; 1 oz. 4000. 
