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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

CAULIFLOWER.

One of the most delicious of vegetables. Any soil that will grow cabbage
will grow cauliflower, as their requirements are quite similar. Culture same
as cabbage, except that they need a cool and moist atmosphere and should
be watered during dry weather. As flower heads appear the large leaves
should be broken down over them to shield them from the sun and rain.

DANISH GIANT.-Has become a strong competitor for first place. Originated
in same locality in Denmark which produced Snowball. Heads extra
large, pure white and very solid. Has large leaves which protect the head.
About ten days later than Snowball, but has proven more desirable for
growing in open ground and does well dry seasons when other varieties show
failure, keeping pIump and fresh during the hottest, dryest weather. One
grower, probably the largest grower of cauliflower in the country (having
crop of 90 acres), tested Danish Giant and placed his entire order for this
variety. Our seed Is obtained direct from the
best cauliflower growers
in Denmark, the home of
the cauliflower, and our
customers will be especially
pleased with it. Pkt.
of 100 seeds 15c, oz. $2.50.

[image - cauliflower]
[caption] EARLY SNOWBALL

[image: IOWA STANDARD]
IOWA STANDARD CAULIFLOWER-is
decidely best
for a general
crop. Matures early; of
nice medium size, a sure
header, solid and unexcelled in quality. Pkt. 20c,
1/4 oz. 85c, oz. $2.75.

HENDERSON'S EARLY
SNOWBALL.- Considered
throughout the. country
the earliest of all cauliflowers, and more certain
to make a head than any other sort. Its dwarf habit and short outer leaves
allow it to be planted as close as 18 to 20 inches apart each way, thus making
it especially valuable to market gardeners. Our stock is extra choice,
and cannot be excelled. It is grown where this variety originated by a
grower we believe to be the best in the world. Pkt. 15c, 1/4 oz, 65c, oz. $2.25.

[image on right: boy holding giant cauliflower)
[caption] DANISH GIANT CAULIFLOWER

EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT.-Is
valuable for forcing. A very popular variety
in Europe and with eastern gardeners.
First quality. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. 50c, oz. $1.75.

EARLY PARIS.-Well known small sort
which is usually quite satisfactory. Price
is so low this year that all can try this
excellent vegetable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c.

LENORMAND'S.-A late variety of large
size; of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.

CELERY.

[image - celery with inset round image of women]
[caption] GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING CELERY

This we consider one of the luxuries of the garden. For first crop sow
seed early in hotbeds, or in boxes in the house. In rich, moist soil, covering
seed very lightly. For main crop sow in open ground in April or soon as
soil is in good condition. Seed germinates slowly and if the
weather is hot and dry protect with light covering of hay or
straw. Stir soil as soon as plants are well up; thin out and
transplant so that they stand about an inch apart in the row.
If they grow too rapidly, shear the tops off when about 4 or
5 inches high and this will make them more stocky. For
main crop set plants out between June 15th and July 15th,
in rows 3 feet apart and plants 6 inches apart in the row.
Care should be taken to firm the earth well around plants
when setting and they will root better. Keep clear of weeds
until about the middle of August when it will be time to
begin earthing up. Draw the soil up against plants with a
hoe as closely as possible, firming it enough to keep plants
in an upright position. Later in the season the blanching
process must be finished by digging soil from between rows
and banking clear to the tops on each side of the row of
celery. Much labor is saved by growing the self-bleaching
varieties, but they do not keep quite so well for winter use.

WINTER QUEEN.-Finest dwarf celery. Rich green coloring,
readily blanched; ready for use in fall. Large bunches of heavy stalks of even
length, best table quality; keeps until May. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25.

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.-This is by far the most popular variety now
on the market. It is of medium earliness, of dwarf, compact habit, with thick,
solid, heavily ribbed stalks, which blanch easily to a clear waxen yellow.
When grown in rich, moist soil, the stalks are numerous and large with a
solid heart of beautiful yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.25.

ROSE RIBBED SELF-BLANCHING. - A
sport from the Golden Self- Blanching, having
all of its good qual!ties, but with the
additional atraction[attraction] of beautiful, rose-tinted
ribs, making it very handsome. Pkt. 5c, oz.
30c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $3.00.

WHITE PLUME.-Stalks, portions of the
inner leaves and heart naturally
white, and become fit for
use by simply tying up closely with soft twine. More used than any other
by gardeners. Our seed highest quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

GIANT PASCAL.-A selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and adds
to the quality of its parent superior keeping qualities. Stalks very large,
solid, crisp and of a rich, nutty flavor. Blanches very easily and quickly.
Heart is golden yellow, very attractive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

GOLDEN DWARF.--Golden yellow, solid, crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

[image]IOWA STANDARD.-An excellent sort which is one of the most
easily grown varieties, and quality is unexcelled. Stalks good
size, require very little blanching and is therefore easier to
grow. Pkt. 10c. oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2. 25.

GIANT PRAGUE CELERIAC.-Quite desirable but little known
vegetable. Instead of producing long leaf stalks like the ordinary varieties
it has a bulbous or turnip-like root which has the true celery flavor
and is greatly liked by all who have tried it. Our Giant Prague variety
is the largest, smoothest and best sort. Very easily grown and we advise
you to try it. Excellent for salads and flavoring and quite popular with
our German customers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c.

[image - celeriac]
[caption] GIANT PRAGUE CELERIAC.
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CELERY SEED FOR FLAVORING PURPOSES. WILL NOT GERMINATE. OZ. 50, 1.4 LB. 15c, LB. 40c.