| later than any strain of the Late Flat 
‘keeper that it has attained such wide pop- 
WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vegetable Seeds—23 
The Latest Cabbage of Them All 
» The Houser ,,THE 
This excellent Phe ce HOUSER 
favor, and thousands of our friends tes- -Z 
tify to its value. It is at least two weeks Z 
Dutch type. In solidity it is almost as 
hard as the renowned Danish Ball Head. 
It is very compact in habit of growth, 
the leaves closely surrounding and over- 
lapping the head. The shape and ap- 
pearance are shown in the illustration. 
In size the Houser cabbage will aver- 
age about 12 pounds at maturity, and the 
heads are uniformly handsome. The 
shape is round and deep, as indicated ; 
and when a head cracks or bursts it is 
always at the stem end, which does not 
destroy its use for market. 
In quality the Houser cabbage equals 
the best, being very free from the coarse 
ribs found in most late sorts. In fact, we 
would say that the Houser cabbage is 
very well bred, and in the careful trials 
and comparative tests on our grounds, it 
has shown up excellently with all other 
late sorts. It is a strong, vigorous grow- 
er, with ability to withstand drought 
better than most varieties. 
Its true merit is shown by the demand 
for it. It behaves well in the field and 
sells well in the market, and adapts itself 
to various conditions of soil and climate. 
Its keeping qualities, in winter storage, 
are perfect. It is because the Houser is so 
extremely late and is such an excellent 
ularity. We regret that our crop was al- 
most a failure. Can offer only in packets. 
Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cenis, postpaid. 
| MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH CABBAGE. 
uo New Red Danish Round Head | 136 Marblehead Mammoth | 
This new red cabbage originated in Denmark, and is considered one} This enormous cabbage excels in size all other varieties. Under high 
of the best strains introduced. The plants are strong and compact in | Culture it has reached the enormous weight of 50 to 60 pounds per head, 
growth, producing dark red, round, solid heads of large size, equally as | With a diameter equal to that of a bushel basket, while 30 pounds per 
hard and handsome in appearance as our famous Danish Ball Head. | head is by no means rare. If you wish to have the biggest cabbage in 
The red color extends to the centre of each head, making it a valuable | the whole neighborhood this is the variety to plant. The quality and 
sort for the home garden, market or pickling. Best imported Danish | the flavor is excellent. It is well adapted to the South; is considered 
grown seed. Originator’s stock. Packet, 10 cents; 4 ounce, 25 cents; one of the most desirable varieties of late cabbage for warm latitudes. 
ounce, 40 cents; 14 pound, $1.10; pound, $4.00, postpaid. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 14 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50. 
23 Fottler’s Improved Brunswick We Will Deliver Free 
Short stemmed. A very fine summer or early fall variety; the earli- 
est of all the large, hard heading varieties of Drumhead cabbage. It is z pur Express offices alloseeds ened 
of dwarf, compact growth, the flat head resting almost directly on the | by parcel post or to y P , » P 
soil. The outer leayes grow closely about the head. The heads are|} and bulbs quoted in this Seed Book, except where other- 
quite thick and uniformly solid. It is a very reliable header, and under | : : : 
aaa cultivation will attain a weight of 15 pounds. || wise stated that express or freight, will NOt be prepaid. 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 4 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50. } 
