Rawson & Co seedsmen / Rawson & Co. . kt., 10 cts.; pz., 25 cts.: 4-lb,, 75 cts. RAWSONS LIST OF SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS. 21 CAULIFLOWER. {Choufleur, Fr. Blumen-kohl, Ger. Coliflor, Sp.]One ounce -ivlll sow a bed of forty square feet, andprodnceabout 3,OOU plants. CULTURE.—With a deep, rich soil, and an abundance ofmoisture, which in dry seasons must be applied artificially,cauliflowers can be grown well. The cultivation is similar tothat of the cabbage. For early fall crops, sow in May, andtransplant in June, in rows four feet apart, setting the plantstwo feet apart in the row. Water f
Rawson & Co seedsmen / Rawson & Co. . kt., 10 cts.; pz., 25 cts.: 4-lb,, 75 cts. RAWSONS LIST OF SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS. 21 CAULIFLOWER. {Choufleur, Fr. Blumen-kohl, Ger. Coliflor, Sp.]One ounce -ivlll sow a bed of forty square feet, andprodnceabout 3,OOU plants. CULTURE.—With a deep, rich soil, and an abundance ofmoisture, which in dry seasons must be applied artificially,cauliflowers can be grown well. The cultivation is similar tothat of the cabbage. For early fall crops, sow in May, andtransplant in June, in rows four feet apart, setting the plantstwo feet apart in the row. Water frequently if the ground bedry. Frequent hoeing and a liberal supply of rich liquid ma-nure, to keep up a continuous and rapid growth, will producesplendid heads of the most delicate flavor. It facilitatesblanching, if the leaves are gathered loosely together, and tiedover the top of the head to protect from the sun. Cut beforethe flowers begin to open. Sow as late as June 20, for latecrops, in beds or in hills, covering one-half inch Rawsons Sea Foam. Rawsons Sea Focm—It is of a dwarf and compact habit,with large, firm and beautifully formed heads. Very attrac-tive in appearance, and unsurpassed in quality; and forforcing, it surpasses any variety we know of. In conse-quence of its dwarf habit it can be planted more closelythan other varieties, thereby producing a much larger yieldper acre. We recommend it with the greatest of confidenceto all cultivators of this popular vegetable. Per pkt., 25 cts.;per oz., $ E^xtra Early Dwarf Erfurt—We consider our stock of thisas early as any other variety now being offered; and forBoston market it has given equally as good satisfaction aseither the Snowball or Sea Foam, and market gardeners arebecoming more in favor of this variety each season, andgrowing it more extensively. Plants are compact, with fewnarrow, upright leaves, making it the best for close plant-ing. Per pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $ Early Snowball.—An extr
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