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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



September, 1912 



tween it and Jersey Wakefield, Alihead 

 Early surprises the gardener with magni- 

 ficent flattened heads, 8 to io inches in 

 diameter and weighing from 6 to 8 pounds 

 in the spring. So compact is the growth 

 of the plants that they may be set 20 to 

 24 inches apart in the garden without 

 detriment. Heads are of uniform size, 

 shape and color, thick through from stem 

 to top, fine grained and of elegant, sweet 

 flavor. *They stand for several weeks 

 without splitting. Its excellent keeping 

 qualities cause Alihead Early to be used 

 frequently as a winter cabbage. Sown with 

 the late sorts in May and treated just like 

 those, it will grow much larger than in 

 the spring, heads averaging 10 to 12 inches 

 in diameter, with a corresponding increase 

 in weight. Alihead Early is well acclimated 

 in all sections and may safely be considered 

 the best allround early cabbage. 



THE MIDSEASON SORTS 



All Seasons as well as the next sort have 

 a distinct mission. They fill the gap be- 

 tween the extra-early, easily bursting sorts 

 and the late kinds, maturing in mid- 

 summer. The plants are of decidedly 

 spreading growth, as compared with the 

 earlier kinds and the foliage is of much 

 heavier texture — a fact which enables 

 plants to withstand drouth. All Seasons 

 is a dependable sort, stands well in the 

 garden after maturing, and the solid, hard, 

 round heads keep splendidly. 



Succession closely follows All Seasons 

 in maturing. It has flattened heads which 

 are not as heat-resisting as those of All 

 Seasons. Succession does best during the 

 early fall, when it yields beautiful, uniform 

 heads of good size. It is a thoroughly 

 "fixed'" sort, little variation from type 

 being noticeable from year to year. Suc- 

 cession heads with certainty and will give 



Premium Flat Dutch. Trie best general purpose late 

 cabbage for most sections 



surer results on rather poor soil than some 

 of the later kinds. Its outer leaves are 

 somewhat shorter than those of All Seasons 

 so that it may safely be planted closer. 



THE LATE KINDS 



Premium Flat Dutch. The best general 

 purpose late cabbage for most sections. 

 As already mentioned, many strains of this 

 are in cultivation and it pays well to in- 

 vestigate claims made in connection with 

 them. All experienced growers concede 

 that a good strain of Premium Flat Dutch 

 is as good a cabbage for late use as can be 

 found. Try to find the best strain for 

 your particular soil, climate and purpose. 

 Well-grown heads of this variety will 

 average 8 to 10 pounds in weight, when 

 fully grown. They are of fine texture, 



Typical shapes of cabbages referred to in the table 

 below 



flat, firm and unsurpassed keepers. Flavor 

 mild and pleasant. 



Danish Batthead. Do not attempt to 

 grow this on light soil, better try every 

 other sort. But for strong deep soil and 

 a cool climate nothing is finer, provided 

 the soil is free of bacteria. For the central 

 and western part of New York State, it is 

 the best that can be grown. Heads are 

 of uniformly perfect ball-shape. They 

 stand shipping well on account of their 

 firmness, keep splendidly, are fine-grained 

 and of sweet flavor. They average 5 to 8 

 pounds in weight. For best results insist 

 upon Danish grown seeds. 



Perfection Drumhead Savoy. Best all- 

 round sort of this type, though there are 

 several earlier kinds. Savoy Cabbage de- 

 serves more attention in the home-garden 

 because of its superior quality. The plants 

 are of distinctly curled or "savoy" ap- 

 pearance. They are of compact growth, 

 head up uniformly and firmly, are of 

 beautiful bluish green color and resist 

 insects well. The round, hard heads are 

 easily blanched and never fail to command 

 best prices on market. 



Danish Round Red is another recent 

 contribution from Denmark — a country 

 so favorably known for cabbages and 

 cauliflower of quality. The most re- 

 markable characteristics of this sort are 

 its size and solidity of color. Most Ameri- 

 can strains of red cabbage will "run off" 

 in color, in spite of all efforts of the breeder. 

 Danish Round Red is remarkable for the 

 small amount of white found in centre and 

 midribs, while its size and weight will make 

 it a favorite with those who do not like 

 the many small strains found on most 

 markets. It keeps well, is round as a ball 

 and hard as a stone. For making slaw 

 and preparing German dishes it is unex- 

 celled. 



The Best Allround Cabbages, Selected for General Use 



VARIETY NAMES 



NUMDER DAYS FROM 

 SEED TO HEADS 



COLOR OF FOLIAGE 



TYPICAL SHAPE 



(See sketch 

 above) 



MOST SUITABLE SOIL 



KEEPING QUALITIES 



Early Jersey Wakefield 



IOO-IIO 



Bright light green 



I 



Medium light for 

 early planting 



Inclined to burst soon after maturity. Market 

 quickly. Keeps well through winter if not too ripe 

 when stored. 



Eureka First Early 



IOO-IIO 



Light green 



II 



Medium light for 

 early planting 



Keeps well for early cabbage. Does not burst as easily 

 as Jersey Wakefield. 



Alihead Early 



120-125 



Light green 



III 



Medium light for 

 early planting 



Good keeper if no bacteria. 



Copenhagen Market 



IOO-IIO 



Dark green 



II 



Strong, medium 

 heavy 



Inclined to burst at maturity. Should not l>e too 

 ripe for keeping through winter. 



All Seasons 



150-133 



Bluish green bloom 



II 



Grows well in any 



Does not burst easily. Stands well in field and is a 







on leaf 





good soil 



good winter keeper. 



Succession 



135-140 



Light green 



III 



Medium light to 

 fairly heavy. 

 Not too wet 



Will burst in field if left too long. Should not be too 

 ripe for winter storing. 



Premium Flat Dutch 



150-160 



Light green bloom 

 with purple tinge 

 in fall 



IV 



Medium light to 

 fairly heavy. 

 Not too wet 



Will keep, if anything will. 



Danish Ballhead 



150-160 



Prominent bluish 



II 



Strong soil, free 



Not inclined to burst. Will keep well if free from 







green veins 





from stem rot 

 bacteria 



disease. 



Impr. American Savoy 



150-160 



Dark green curled 



II 



Average good 



Good keeper with strong disease resisting qualities. 



Danish Round Red 



150-iuo 



Purplish red 



II 



Strong, rather 

 heavy 



Does not burst easily, keeps well. 



