WM. ELLIOTT & SONS* GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897. 



CABBAGE. 



German, Kopfkohl. — French, Chou Pomme.- 



Spanish, Repollo. 



One ounce for a bed of 40 feet will produce dSout 1,500 plants, 



]4 lb. for one acre. 



For early use, sow the seed in hot beds in February or 

 March, or may be sown about the middle of September, and 

 the plants wintered over in cold frames. Transplant in 

 spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, in rows 2 feet 

 apart, and the plants 18 inclies apart in the rows. For late or 

 winter use the seed should be sown in May, and the plants set 

 out in July 2^ by 3 feet. 



The Charleston. A selection of the Wakefield larger type, 

 very fixed in character with all the characteristics of 

 the Early Jersey Wakefield. This selection will average 

 about 50 per cent, larger in size than the old type of 

 Wakefield, and only two or three days later. Per pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; ^4 lb., $1 25. 



Early Etanipes. A new variety, eight days earlier than the 

 Oxlieart, with a larger and more pointed head. Per pkt. , 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Wiunin^stadt. A sugar-loaf variety, some three weeks later 

 than the earlier varieties ; grows to good size, and does 

 better on lighter soils than other sorts. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 20 cts.; i4 lb., 50 cts., 1 lb., $1.50. 



Succession. For medivun early main crop and winter use 

 this is a perfect cabbage. A few days later than Early 

 Summer. Reliable heading, large and uniform in size. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; H lb , 85 cts.; lb. $3.00. 



EABLT JERSEY WAKEFIELD. 



Selected Early Jersey Wakefield. A very early, standard 

 variety; of medium size ; in shape pyramidal, with a 

 rounded peak ; being very hardy is we'll fitted to winter 

 in cold frames ; permits of close planting ; needs an 

 abundance of manure, and is reliable to head ; bears 

 handling well. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; M lb., 

 $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Henderson's Early Summer. (Early Flat Dutch.) A few 

 days later than Wakefield, rather larger and more 

 globe-shaped ; much used by market-gardeners ; stands 

 long in head. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; V lb , 80 

 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



Gregory's All Sensons. One of the very best for second- 

 early and late, as early as Early Summer, but one-third 

 larger, heads very solid and heavy, and of the best 

 quality. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 40 cts.; ^ lb., $1 00 ; lb., 

 $3.50. 



Eottler's Brunswick. An early Drumhead variety, pro- 

 ducing very solid heads, weighing from 20 to 30 pounds 

 each, of the finest quality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts., 

 ^ lb., 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 



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EXCELSIOR PREMrOM FLAT DUTCH. 



Larg'e Late American Drumhead. One of the largest, most 

 solid and best keeping late varieties. This variety sel- 

 dom fails to head, and is of good quality. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; li lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Excelsior Premium Flat Dutch. (Selected Stock.) A very- 

 popular and highly esteemed variety ; in its keeping 

 qualities, unsurpassed. Both for market and family 

 use this variety is more extensively cultivated than any 

 other. Per pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 25 cts ; }4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., 

 $2 50. 



AUTUMN KING. 



Autumn Kinar. This is without doubt the best winter cab- 

 bage. The outer leaves are small, allowing close plant- 

 ing. Heads deep, very solid, large size, and the leaves 

 are peculiarly crimpled. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts ; 

 U lb., $1.25; lb., $3.50. 



