8 J, MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore 
, Md. SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Cabbage 
1 oz. for 2,000 plants; 44 Ib. per acre. Charleston or Large Wakefiel Frogs oeedae eae 
CULTURE: The best results are obtained from a well- 
drained, deep rich loam. The very early varieties should 
be sown about Sept. 15th and in 4 or 5 weeks transplanted 
to coldframes, from which they are transplanted to open 
ground from March 15 to April 15. If this is not done the 
seed should be sown in hotbeds in February; making 
plantings later of course according to variety and time 
crop is wanted. The earliest sorts should be set out in 
rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. 
If it is not especially desired to have very early cab- 
bage the seed may be sown in open ground and trans- 
planted after 4 weeks. For second early crops sow in 
April and transplant in May; these will mature in July 
and August. The late varieties should be planted in 
May and transplanted in July to rows 3 ft. apart and 
2 feet apart in the rows; these will mature from Septem- 
ber to November. 
Cabbages should be hoed every week and the ground 
thoroughly stirred as they advance in growth, drawing a 
little earth to the plants each time until they begin to 
head, when they should be thoroughly cultivated and 
left to mature. 
First Early Sorts 
. The earliest and surest head- 
Early Jersey Wakefield ing of first early cabbages. 
Most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their 
extra early crop. Its exceeding hardiness, not only 
to resist cold, but other unfavorable conditions, insures 
the greatest likelihood of profitable and satisfactory 
results. Our stock is grown and selected with the 
greatest care; there is none better, and there are few as 
good. Plant compact and erect or very slightly spread- 
ing,” with few outer leaves, which are smooth, thick, 
nearly oval and light green. Stem short. Heads of 
medium size, very solid, uniformly pointed and of ex- 
cellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25¢; %4 lb., 65e; Ib., 
$2.00. ~*, : 
than Jersey and a week or two later in matur- 
ity. The heads are very solid and the leaves are 
large, smooth, thick. It is exceedingly hardy and has 
become very popular with growers and shippers be- 
cause of its earliness and size. An excellent suc- 
cession to Jersey Wakefield. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25e; %& 
Ib., 65e; Ib., $2.00. 
This very fine, large round headed 
Copenhagen Market variety is of Danish origin and 
has" proven to he very valuable to the American grower. 
It is nearly as early as Jersey Wakefield, being the 
earliest large round head variety in cultivation. The 
heads average about 10 lbs, and the stems are very 
short. Close planting is possible because of the fact 
that there are very few outer leaves, the stems are 
short and the heavy heads very compact. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 25ce; % Ib., de; Ib., $2.50. 
se, Medium early, short stem variety 
Early Winnigstadt producing the hardest heads of 
all the early sorts. They are fine grained, cone shaped 
and more sharply pointed than Jersey. The leaves are 
dark green in color, smooth, having a peculiar and dis- 
tinct twist at the point of the head. Pkt., 10e; oz., 
25e; %4 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00. z 
Very early flat heading sort forming small 
New Leader scid “nes é 7 
solid heads very early but developing 
larger heads if allowed to stand. Oz., 25e; %4 Ib., 75¢; 
Ib., $2.50. es gefey i 
. Ee e earlies short stem, round 
Eureka First Early headed variety, comparing favorably 
with Copenhagen Market but a little smaller and 
earlier. The quality is excellent and it is a reliable 
header and a sure cropper, being very powerful in its 
disease resisting qualities. Popular with market gar- 
deners as it matures at the same time as the early 
pointed varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., Gide; Ib., 
~~ Second Early Sorts 
This second early variety is very 
New Glory sure heading and of excellent quality. 
The plant is of vigorous growth, with large and 
rather spreading outer leaves which are notice- 
ably curved and frilled. The head is globular 
or very nearly round, very solid and of large 
size for so early a variety. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 
% lb, 75e; Ib., $2.50. 
V | One of the earliest main crop cabbages of 
0 ga superior ‘quality. “Very desirable where 2 
large, uniformly round head with short stem 
and compact growth is wanted. This sort ma- 
tures very early for a variety furnishing such 
large heads of excellent shape. It is also ex- 
ceptionally hardy and a good keeper Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25e; %4 Ib., 75e; Ib., $2.50. 
Fottler’s Short Stem Rapid Grower {226° 258 
solid and of excellent quality, few outer leaves, 
short stem. Oz., 25e; ™% Ib., 70c; Ib., $2.50. 
All Head Early or New Early Fer? S3tPS an in 
color as well as in shape and size, its sure 
heading qualities and tenderness make it a 
favorite for the home garden. By reason of 
its compact growth, it is possible to produce 
1,000 more heads per acre than many other 
good sized varieties. For winter use sow in 
Copenhagen July. Splendid sort for kraut making. Pkt., 
Market. 
10e; oz., 25e; % Ib., We; Ib., $2.25. 
