PETES, HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 37 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER 

 CABBACE. 



Although it is only seven years since we first disseminated 

 this variety, its value has been so quickly discovered, that it 

 is now to be found in almost every seedsman's catalogue in 

 the country. It is about ten days later than the Wakefield, 

 but, being of fully double the size, ft may be classed as the best 

 Large Early Cabbage: in weight it is equal to most of the late 

 varieties, and its short outer leaves enable it to be planted 

 nearly as close as the Wakefield— about 12,000 to the acre — 

 while "Flat Dutch," " Winningstadt," etc., producing no 

 larger heads, can only properly be grown at the rate of 8,000 

 to the acre. Another excellent quality of the Early Summer 

 is that it keeps longer without bursting open after heading 

 than any variety we know of. 



We would caution, however, our customers who intend to 

 grow it in cold frame's (to winter over) to sow it at least ten 

 days later t?ian the Wakefield, or other early varieties, as it 

 has some tendency to run to seed if sown at the dates suitable 

 for th§se. In this latitude we sow Early Summer on the 2oth 

 ©fSeptember. 



To those who do not intend to keep it in cold frames, we 

 "would suggest to sow it in hot bed or greenhouse, about 

 Eebruary 1st. in the usual manner, and when of suitable size, 

 prick on*, or replant, at about two inches apart in hot-bed, or 

 in shallow boxes if in greenhouse. Treated in this manner, 

 quite as good plants can be made of this, or any other Cab- 

 bage, as if wintered over in cold frames, and in this way they 

 will not run to seed. 



See " Special Prizes for Best Vegetables" in Introduction. 



The following letters are fair specimens of those we are 

 continually receiving in regard to this variety: 



Huntsville, Ala., Sept. 21, 1881. 



Tour seeds have always given the greatest satisfaction, 

 Henderson's Early Summer Cabbage in particular. It beats 

 anything in the market here, and, with me, is nearly as early 

 as the Wakefield, and lasts longer in this hot climate before 

 jotting or bursting. L. ElEDtRMANN". 



Herndon, Ga., Aug. 15, 1881. 



We desire to express our thanks to you for introducing 

 Henderson's Early Summer Cabbage. We finished cutting it 

 July 20th, and we sold none of it in the Augusta market for 

 less than $3.00 per bbl. We shall continue to grow it for 

 ■both spring and lalL W. B. JONES & CO. 



Hanntbal, Mo., Feb'y 1, 1881. 



I have grown Henderson's Early Summer Cabbage now for 

 ■five years, always with satisfactory results. Last year it 

 was particularly fine; twelve heads filled a fiour barrel. 



MICHAEL RYAN. 

 CoLrM3rs, O., Jan. 9, 1881. 



Tour early summer cabbage is the best I have ever raised 

 since I have been in the gardening business— a period of over 

 twenty-five years. GEO. DISTELHORST. 



Felton, Del.. Jan. 10, 1881. 



I grew and sold last spring over 20,000 plants of Hender- 

 son's Early Summer Cabbage, which were pronounced by all 

 who reported to be the best variety ever grown in this vicin- 

 ity for either market or family use. R. W. HARGADINE. 

 Ricimond. Ta.. Jan. 21, 1881. 



Henderson's Early SummerGabbage gives more satisfaction 

 than anv other early cabbage I have ever sold, and seems to 

 be taking the lead of all others. L. E. SALE. 



Eimbles, Pa., Oct. 6. 1881. 



Tour Early Summer Cabbage proved to be the best as well 

 as the largest variety in this market. I planted on April 1Mb 

 and began to cut, on July eta, heads, some of which weighed 

 from 14 to 16 lbs. A. BECK. 



Morrow, 0., March 8, 1880. 



The Cabbage seed I had of you last year, called Hender- 

 son's Early Summer, was the finest Early Cabbage I ever 

 tasted — large, solid heads in a season when a good Cabbage is 

 Teally a luxury. If you send me the same seed as ordered 

 this time, you will certainly have orders from this section for 

 jnore of the same kind. W. H. McKlXNEY. 



East Brighton, X. Y.. Feb. 12, 1879. 



I must say a few words in favor of your Early Summer Cab- 

 bage: it is the best early variety I have ever seen. Even- 

 one made a fine head, arid almost as solid as a stone. I had 

 «1.00 worth of seed last spring; now I show mv faith in it by 

 ordering half a pound. GEORGE HILL. 



Price of Henderson's Early Summer Cabbage Seed, 

 15c. per pkt., 50c. per oz., $1.75 per \ lb., 

 $6.50 per lb. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOW- 

 BALL CAULIFLOWER. 



With the exception, perhaps, cf our Early Summer Cab- 

 bage, no new thing in either seeds or plants that we have 

 ever oflered has given such general satisfaction as this Ear- 

 ly Snowball Cauliflower. The testimony we offer confirming 

 our opinion of it, is all the more gratifying when it is consid 

 ered that these letters are from men nearly all of whom are 

 largely engaged in growing vegetables for market. It is the 

 earliest of all Cauliflowers. Sown at same time and under 

 same conditions with ten other kinds, on the first of March. 

 last year, we had heads of the Early Snowball, measuring 

 nine inches in diameter, ready by 10th June — about one week 

 earlier than any other sort. Besides, of this variety, every 

 plant formed a fine head; in addition to its earliness and 

 greater certainty to head than any other sort, its dwarf habit 

 and short outer leaves allow it to be planted as close as 18 

 or 20 inches apart each way, so that from 12,000 to 14,000 

 can be set out on an acre. 



For forcing under glass during winter and spring, this 

 Snowball variety is peculiarly well adapted, from its dwarf 

 growth and short outer leaves, and for this purpose no other 

 Cauliflower is now so largely grown. 



It may be added that this variety does equally well for late 

 planting. 



See " Special Prizes for Best Vegetables " in Introduction. 

 Newbury. Mass., Jan. 28, 188L 



I have raised the Early Snowball Cauliflower now for two 

 seasons; tried it in comparison with several other sorts; it 

 proved best of all every time. I am done experimenting 

 with the Cauliflower; the Snowball is good enough for me. 

 It is simply perfection. HAYDEN BROWN. 



Pres. W. Newbury Farmers' Club. 

 Toronto, Canada, Oct. 30, 1880. 



I find the Early Snowball Cauliflower to be the best and 

 earliest kind I have ever grown; every one headed and sold 

 at a high price. I am going to plant it only next spring. 



JAMES PAPE, 

 Fairport, N. Y., Nov. 23, 1880. 



All the seeds I bought of you last season proved very satis- 

 factory. Your Early Snowball Cauliflower I think are perfec- 

 tion. Every one made a white solid head. I commenced 

 cutting June 18th, and they readily sold 'or $2 per dozen. 

 The Jersey Wakefield and Early Summer Cabbage I consider 

 the best varieties in cultivation. The Onion also done splen- 

 didly. I have harvested 100 bushels from a pound of seed. 



ROBERT BIRCH. 

 Swansea, Mass., Jan. 10. 1881. 



Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower done splendidly 

 with me: almost every plant made ahead. 



JAS. E. EASTABROOKS. 

 Rock Island. III., Nov. 20, 1880. 



I have raised your Early Snowball Cauliflower here for the 

 last three years, and I have much pleasure in informing you 

 that it is the best variety I have ever seen: every plant heads 

 up fine, large and compact. I think very highly also of Hen- 

 derson's Early Summer Cabbage. OSCAR JOHNSON. 

 Deapwood, D. T.. Nov. 10,1881. 



Your seeds gave entire satisfaction last season, and those 

 of my customers who tried your Early Snowball Cauliflower 

 pronounced it the earliest and surest header of any known 

 sort. I find, too, your Early Summer is taking the prefer- 

 ence for market purposes. J. T. CARL. 

 Albermarle, Co., Ta., Aug. 5. 1881. 



I planted Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower this 

 spring, and cut the first heads early in June; by far the larg- 

 est I have ever raised. The Snowball seems to be particu- 

 larly well adapted to our soil and climate. C. HENLY. 

 Ottawa, III., April 6, 1881. 



My plants of Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower, last 

 season, all gave fine heads, some of them a foot across. No 

 otber variety but yours will head in this hot, dry climate. 



H. L. BRUSH. 

 Jefferson City, Mo.. March 1. issi. 



Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower I find to be the 

 best I ever grew. E. CREEDON. 



Beli.efonte. Pa., Feb. 10, 1881 



Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower is a fine thing. It 

 is tender, rich in flavor, and very early. I had some Jit for 

 use by July 1st. Your Golden 'Dwarf Celery is excellent; 

 bunches abundantly large and beautiful, and in tenderness 

 and flavor it exceeds all other varieties; it is a splendid 

 keeper. I am using roots now blanched to the top. 



D. F. FORTNEV. 



Price of Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower 

 Seed, 50c. per pkt., $8.00 per oz. (\ and \ oz. 

 at oz. rates). 



