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Early Drumhead Cabbage. Improved Early Summer, 
improved Early Sumamer. This cabbage is of recent intro- 
duction. It is not quiteso large as the Brunswick, but earlier ; for fall 
it can be sown in August; for spring, in November, and as late as Jan- 
uary. It heads up very uniform and does not produce maiy outside 
leaves. Theseed { offer is of the best strain cultivated,and can be plant- 
ed closer together than the late varieties ; say about 8000 to the acre. 
improved Large Late Drumbhead. 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. 
Superior Laie Flat Dutch. This is the most popular variety 
for winter cabbage, and cultivated by almost 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 cabbage sold in 
the New Orleans market are of seeds which have been obtained from 
my store. During winter and spring specimens, whichare brought as 
samples to my establishment, weighing from fifteen to twenty-five 
pounds, can be frequently 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 Ihave been selling for years and 
which is raised for me by contract. 
Red Dutch. Mostly used for pickling or salads. Very little 
cultivated. 
Green Globe Savoy. Medium sized heads, not very hard, but 
all the leaves can be used. This and the following varieties are of fine 
flavor, and preferred by many over the other varieties. 
Eariy Dwarf Savoy. Headsrather small, but solid; leaves very 
curled and succulent, of a dark green color. Very fine for family gar- 
den. 
Drumhead Savoy. Leavesare wrinkled, but not quiteso much 
as the two foregoing kinds. It grows to a good size with large round- 
ish heads. 
St. Denis or Chou Bonneuil. This was atone time one of the 
most popular varieties grown for this market; but since a few years it 
has not done as well as formerly, and is therefore planted very little 
new. It wants good ground and high cultivation. It does better for 
spring than for fall. Should be sown in November. 








