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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. 11

Cauliflower

(One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.)

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. Orig
inated in same locality of 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 ha proved more desireable for
growing in open ground and does well dry seasons when other varieties show
failure, keeping plump and frest during the hottest, dryest weather. One
groper, probably the largest grower of cauliflower in the country (haing
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. 15 c, 1/4 oz. 65c, oz. $2.25.

[Image of boy holding large cauliflower head labelled Danish Giant Cauliflower]

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 expecially valuable
to market gardeners. OUr stock is extra choice, and cannot be excelled. It
is grown where this variety origninated by a grower we believe to be the best
in the world. Pkt. 15c, 1/4 oz. 65c, oz. $1.25.

Extra Early Dward Erfurt. Is valuable for forcing. A very
popular variety in Europe and with eastern gardenders. First quality. Pkt.
10, 1/4 oz. 50c, oz. c, 1/4 lb. $1.75 .

Early Paris. Well known small sort which is usually quite satisfac
tory. Price is so low this year that call can try this excellent vegetable.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c.

Lenormand's. A late variety of large size; fine quality. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c.

[Image of cauliflower head labelled Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower]

Usse SLog Shot on Cauliflower to kill the worms. See Insecticide Dept.

Cress, or Pepper Grass

Early Curled. Well-known salad. Sow at
internals all season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c .

True Water. Sow seeds along the boarder of
running water. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.

Upland Cress. A perennial variety; hardy,
produces well; same flavor as Water Cress. Grown
on high, dry land; does not run to seed rapidly.
Pkt. 10c, ox. 25c.

Corn Salad.

(One ounce will sow about 20 square feet0

A nice winter salad. Sow in September in
drills. Just before cold weather, cover with straw
or leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c.

[Image of leafy plant labelled Corn Salad]

Chufas

A nice little ground nut greatly liked
by children. In flavor resembles the co
coanut. Very prolific, a single one yield
ing 200 to 400 nuts growing just under
ground and easily reached by pigs and
poultry if they have access. Grow best
in light, sandy soil, well fertilized. Plant
in APril, 10 in. apart in 2 1/2 ft. rows. Cover
lightly. Soak seed before planting, if very
dry. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c .

[Image of plant with underground nuts labelled Chufas]

Collards

(One oz. will produce about 3,000 plants.)

Collards are largely used as
"greens" in some parts of the
country, especially south. They
are a form of loose-headed cab
bage.

Georgia. The most satisfac
tory for general use. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00 .

Chervil

(An ounce will sow 100 feet of drill)

Leaves used in soups and salads. They
have a pleasant aromatic taste which is
greatly liked. Cultivate like parsley. Pkt. 5 c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

[Image of plant with curly leaves labelled Curled Chervil]

Chicory

Large Rooted. Used
as a substitute for coffee.
Cultivate the same as car
rotes. take up roots in the
fall, cut in small pieces and
let dry. WHen wanted for
use it is roasted and ground
like coffee. Pkt. 5 c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Witloof. A delicious
winter vegetable which
is really a variety of Chic
ory, but is somethimes called
French Endive. It makes
one of the finest of all sal
ads and is also excellent
boiled. Plant seed in May
or June in open ground and
inthe fall dig the roots and
plant them in earth in a
dark, cool place in the cel
lar or under greenhouse
bench. By planting deeply
in loose soil a more solid
head is produced which is
very fine. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c.

Image of leafy top of root labelled Witloff]

You can buy cauliflower plants ready for setting out in early spring. See page 38