NEW EARLIEST EXPRESS. 
NEW EARLIEST EXPRESS.—AIthough I first introduced this Cab- 
bage in ’87, it still heads the list as the earliest Cabbage in cultiva- 
tiom, and bids fair to hold its position for many years tocome. In this 
-. connection, I wish to call attention to the fact that I have boomed 
g Express for 9 years, Surehead for 19 years, and Midsummer, which 
A I first introduced in 1889, for 7 years. Now almost every seedsman ap- 
ZA pears to have the idea that he should introduce a new Cabbage every 
year, andif the pace is kept up for a few years more, the number of 
Cabbages listed by the Am. seedsman, if he wants to sell them all, will 
run into the hundreds. I point with pride to the fact that in 19 years 
AI have introduced only four varieties—Sure-head in 1877; Express in 
3: 1887; Midsummer in 1889, and the Lupton in 1894, every ome of which 
have come tostay. Asking your pardon for digressing in this way, I 
will now say in regard to Express: It has frequently produced fair 
size, marketable heads in 70 days from sowing the seed; it is evena 
few days earlier than the celebrated Etampes, but does not form quite 
so large ahead. When it is considered, however, that the Express 
forms a head fit for use in 70 to 80 days from the sowing of the seed, 
every one will at once admit it is a wonderful addition to our list of 
Cabbages. In quality itis A No.1, has comparatively few loose leaves, 
and almost every plant forms a fine head every time. Like Etampes, 
it holds its head admirably, and as it can be planted close together, 
yields a very large crop. There are many Cabbages called earliest, 
« listed by others, but my customers always find that Express dis= 
countsthem all. Pkt, 10 cts.; ounce, 25cts.; 4% lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
MAULE’S MIDSUMMER.—This excellent variety is nearly as 
early as Early Summer, and at the same time produces much larger 
heads, which for solidity and compactness are unsurpass- 
ed. Its short, compact growth permits its being plant 
ed close in rows, so although the heads are much 
larger than Early Summer, as many plants can 
_ be set to the acre. It is a remarkably sure 
header, and for a market crop is ome 
of the most profitable varieties im ex= 
istemce. Maule’s Midsummer is very 
Similar in many respects to the All 
Seasons, lately introduced by Mr. 
Gregory, and comes from very near 
the same source on Long Island. 
Plant Express for early, Midsum- 
mer for Summer and the Lupton, 
Sure-head or Prize Drumhead for 
Winter, and you will have a suc- 
cession of fine Cabbage all the year 
round, and the finest heads, both 
Zw, as to solidity and quality, that 
Zit has ever been your fortune 
47 to raise. Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 
25 cts.; 44 1b*, 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50. 
Mammoth Red Rock. % 
The largestand hardiest heading red Cab- 
bagein cultivation. Successful Long Is- 
land market gardeners will raise no other 
kind of red Cabbage, for they consider this 
the best ofall. The heads frequently av- 
erage 12 pounds each, and it is a very sure 
cropper. If you want as fine red Cabbage 
as youever saw, you must sow Red Rock, 
for it absolutely leads every other red sort, 
and I know you will be pleased with it. 
True seed of Red Rock has been scarce for 
years, a8 it is a very shy seeder, but this 
year, [am glad to announce to my custo- 
mers, I harvested a crop of choice seed ex- 
ceeding 400 pounds, consequently take 
leasure in offering it at the following re- 
Sued prices: Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 
ats.; 44 pound, 75 cts.; pound, $2.50. 
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