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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
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Cauliflower
THE CAULIFLOWER, although one
of the most dehcious vegetables, is but
little grown except by professional
gardeners, because of the erroneous
notion that it is so difficult to grow
that only skilled gardeners can pro-
duce it. Anyone will Vje reasonably
certain of success with this most desir-
able vegetable if he carefully follows
the cultural directions given below.
tf^lll TrUI2F ^^^ spring and early summer crop sow in March or early in April in hot-bed and transplant to cold
^^ ■-' ■ •-' ■^■^ frame when sufficiently large, and to the open ground as soon as danger of hard freezing is over. The
plants will endure a light frost. The soil for cauliflower should be like that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than
is ordinarily used for that crop. Give the plants thorough culture and keep free from worms with Persian insect powder.
For late crop sow at same time as for late cabbage and treat in the same manner. It should be borne in mind that cauli-
flower zcill not head up well in hot, dry weather and hence the sowings should be so regulated as to bring it to maturity
either before the hot summer weather sets in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. If it receive at this time a liberal
supply of water, the size and quality of the heads will be greatly improved. After the heads begin to form, draw the leaves
over and pin or tie them together to protect the head from the sun and keep it white. The heads should be cut for use while
the '"curd" is compact and hard, as they soon become tough and bitter after they open and separate into branchas.
Our cauliflower seed is produced by the most experienced growers in Europe, in such localities as are best suited to its
proper development, and the greatest care is taken to save seed from perfectly developed plants only.
Early
Snowball
Cauliflower.
f^ ARLY f^ NOWBALL QAtUFLOWER
Extensively Grown for Forcing or Wintering Over for Early Crop.
It is exceedingly early and hardy and is one of the surest to make a solid,
compact head.
TUB BEST FOR LATE SUMMER AND FALL CHOP
Good seed is absolutely necessary for success in growing cauliflower. Our seed is most carefully grow n.
WITH REASONABLE CARE EVERY PLANT WILL PRODUCE A FINE HEAD.