34 RICHARD FROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL : 
Early Drumhead Cabbage. 
varieties, and this is their 
choice. At that place the seeds are 
sown in October and November. The 
bulk of the cabbage raised there is ship- 
mended 
ped North in April and May, and is the | 
finest which comes to the Chicago 
market. 
Improved Early Summer. This 
cabbage is of recent introduction. Itis 
not quite so large as the Brunswick, but 
earlier; for fall it can be sown iu Au- 
gust; for spring, in November and as 
late as January. It heads up very uni- 
formand 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, was raised two years ago near the 
city. 
one end of the row to cut, and continue 
to the end, all well headed. They aver- 
aged about 7 pounds. 
Improved Large Late Drum- 
head. 
sown early in the fall for winter, or 
during December and Januuary for late 
spring use; it will stand more cold 
weather than the Brunswick. 
Superior 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 superior quality, and I venture to | 
say that seventy-five per cent. of all ° 
The grower could commence on . 
Fine large variety; should be. 
ck al 
Improved Early -ummer. 
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 Dutch. Mostly used for pick- 
ling or salads. Very little cultivated. 
Green Globe 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 varie- 
ties. 
Early Dwarf Savoy. Heads rather 
small, but solid; leaves very curled 
and succulent; of a dark green color. 
Very fine for family garden. 
Drumhead Savoy. Leaves are 
wrinkled, but not quite so much as the 
two foregoing kinds. It grows toagood 
size with large roundish heads. 
St. Denis, or Chou 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 betier for spring than for fall. 
Should be sown in November. 
Excelsior. There are several varie- 
