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in moderately fertile soils, provided they have been set 

 at the proper time. Succession is especially valuable for 

 growers of late cabbage whose soils are not rich enough 

 to make a satisfactory crop of late varieties. Other 

 varieties of similar character are Early Flat Dutch, All 

 Head and All Seasons. 



SUREHEAD, which was introduced over 30 years ago, is 

 desirable as a late cabbage and possesses some value 

 over Flat Dutch (of which it is a strain) for planting 

 rather late in the season and in soils lacking the neces- 

 sary fertility for the very late sorts. It often heads satis- 

 factorily when the latest varieties fail. When there is 

 any uncertainty, however, concerning the producing 

 power of the land selected, the only safe course is to 

 fertilize and manure as heavily as possible and -plant 

 Succession. 



FLAT DUTCH is a standard late variety grown largely 

 in many sections. It requires a long season and a rich 

 soil. The Drumhead and many other varieties cata- 

 loged by seedsmen are practically identical. 



AUTUMN KING is a superior late variety planted in 

 some sections. It possesses certain characters in leaf 

 and head that make it fairly distinct from the Flat Dutch type. 



HOUSER originated near Harrisburg, Pa. It is probably 

 the latest of all cultivated varieties, and should be started 

 at least two weeks in advance of standard late varieties. 

 The heads are much more rounded than the well-known 

 flat cabbages and it might probably be placed in a dis- 

 tinct group. It was introduced in 1897. The originator 

 claims for it large size, solidity of head, fine texture, 

 small heart, excellent flavor and good keeping qualities. 



340. Savoy Group. VARIETIES OF SAVOY CABBAGE. 

 Several varieties of Savoy cabbages are cataloged by 

 American seedsmen, but they vary little in character. 

 The leading variety perhaps is the Drumhead Savoy. 

 These cabbages thrive best during the cool weather of 



