fOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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for fall it can be sowu in Aup^ust; 

 for spring, in November and as late 

 as January. It heads up very uniform 

 and does not produce many outside 

 leaves. It is hardier than the Bruns- 

 wick, and stands the cold and heat bet- 

 ter. The seed I offer is of the best 

 strain cultivated, and can be planted 

 closer together than the late varieties- 

 say about 8000 to the acre. The finest 

 crop of this variety (one hundred and 

 fifty thousand heads of cabbage) I ever 

 saw, V7SLS raised three years ago near the 

 city. The grower could commence on 

 one end of the row to cut, and continue 

 to the end, all well headed. They aver- 

 aged about 7 pounds. 



Improved Larg^e Late I>i>iiiii- 

 liead. Fine large variety ; should be 

 sown early in the fall for winter, or 

 during December and January for late 

 spring use; it will stand more cold 

 weather than the Brunswick. 



!§tiperaor Late Flat Dutch' 

 This is the most popular variety for 

 winter cabbage, and cultivated by al- 

 most every gardener who plants for 

 the New Orleans market. My stock is 

 of sut^rior quality, and I venture to 

 say that seventy-five per cent, of all 

 cabbage sold in the New Orleans market 

 are of seeds which have been obtained 

 from my store. During winter and 

 spring, specimens which are brought 



as samples to my establishment, weigh- 

 ing from fifteen to twenty-five pounds, 

 can frequently be seen. In regard to 

 the time of planting, see remarks under 

 head of "Cabbage" in the directions for 

 planting for July. I have tried seed of 

 the Flat Dutch from different growers, 

 but have found none yet to equal the 

 stock I have been selling for years, and 

 which is raised for me by contract. 



Red Dutcti. Mostly used for pick- 

 ling or salads. Very little cultivated. 



Oreeii ORobe Savoy. Medium 

 sized heads, not very hard, but all the 

 leaves can be used. This and the fol- 

 lowing varieties are of fine flavor, and 

 preferred by many over the other kinds. 



Early D^ivarf Savoy. Heads rather 

 small, but solid ; leaves very curled 

 and succulent; of a dark green color. 

 Very fine for family garden. 



Driimhead Savoy. Leaves are 

 wrinkled, but not quite so much as the 

 two foregoing kinds. It grows to a good 

 size with large roundish heads. 



St. Denis, or Clioii Bonneuil. 

 This was, at one time, one of the most 

 popular varieties grown for this market, 

 but during the past few years has not 

 done so well as formerly, and is, there- 

 fore, planted very little now. It wants 

 good ground and high cultivation. It 

 does better for spring than for fall. 

 Should be sown in November. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



CuouFLEDR (Fr.), Blumenkohl (Ger.), Coliflor (Sp.). 



Extra Earbj Farts. 



Half Earhj Paris. 



Earbj Erfurt 



Le Normands (short-stemmed). 



Early Italian Giant. 

 Late Italian Giant. 

 Imperial. 

 Large Algiers. 



This is one of the finest vegetables grown, and succeeds well in the vicinity 

 of New Orleans. Large quantities are raised on the sea-coast in the neighborhood 

 of Barataria Bay. The two Italian varieties are of excellent quality, growing to 

 large size, and are considered hardier than the German and French varieties. I 

 have had specimens brought to my store, raised from seed obtained from me, 

 weighing sixteen pounds. The ground for planting Cauliflower should be very rich. 

 They thrive best in rich, sandy soil, and require plenty of moisture during the for- 

 mation of the head. The Italian varieties should be sown from April till July ; the 

 latter month and June is the best time to sow the Early Giant. During August, 

 September and October, the Le Normands, Half Early Paris and Erfurt can be 



