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a good per cent of heads, the same shape and quality as Flat Dutch, but 

 not as valuable, lacking in size. 



Red Drumhead, from Ferry & Co., of Detroit. The principal value of 

 this variety is its shipping qualities. It is a vigorous grower, producing 

 round, hard heads; foliage, thick, red, with white bloom. A valuable sort 

 for market gardeners owing to its vigor, hardiness, size and weight. 



Two varieties of Netted Savoy, from Henderson and Johnson & Stokes^ 

 were of the same type and growth. The plants were of medium size, short 

 stem and vigorous growers; heads solid, compact and elliptical in form; 

 foliage yellow, with green tint. Not of special value, although by some 

 they are admired on account of their delicate flavor. 



Champion Drumhead, J. Kling, Essex, England. The Drumheads are 

 the largest growing varieties of cabbage, producing large, broad, deep^ 

 hard heads of high quality and should be grown in every garden for a 

 winter sort, as they are sure headers and good keepers. 



The varieties of Chinese and Siberian cabbage grown proved to be 

 different kinds of mustard and were of no value. 



KALE AND KOHL BABI. 



Four varieties of Kale were grown, Curled Scotch, Dwarf Moss, German 

 Dwarf Purple and Green Scotch Curled, the seed of which was all 

 obtained from D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit. 



The Curled Scotch is a light green, dwarf spreading variety, reaching 

 under good treatment a diameter of three feet. The leaves are very curled 

 on the border and of a mild, sweet flavor when cooked. Greatly admired 

 by some people for salads, and is grown for greens during the winter, as it 

 will endure a low temperature without injury. 



Dwarf Moss is a very close curled, green variety, growing a little taller 

 than Curled Scotch, but not as spreading, averaging about twenty-four 

 inches in height. 



German Dwarf Purple is a very attractive variety; low growing, spread- 

 ing to a diameter of three to four feet; fine curled and of a rich purple color. 

 Not as sweet flavor as the green sorts but more attractive. 



Green Scotch Curled is a tall growing sort, often reaching three to four 

 feet in height. Not as spreading as the dwarf kinds and leaves are not set 

 as close on the stalk. Of mild flavor and very tender. 



KOHL RABI. 



Seed was obtained from D. M. Ferry & Co., of two varieties of Kohl 

 Rabi, the White and Purple Vienna, which differ only in color. They 

 grow a large bottom, smooth, having but few leaves and small roots. A 

 choice vegetable for many people when cooked and eaten the same as 

 cabbage. 



