POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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GERMAN EXPORT, OR HOLLANDER WINTER CABBAGE. 



Hollander, or German Export Cabbage. 



For several years we had numerous requests from mar- 

 ket giirdeiieis and cabbage growers for the seed of the im- 

 ported cabbage so frequently seen in our markets late In the 

 season, which was imported from Holland and Germany, and 

 which, owing to its great solidity, depth and handsome ap- 

 pearance, sells at higher prices than American sorts. We at 

 last succeeded in obtaining a quantity of this seed from a re- 

 liable German grower. It is pronounced by those who have 

 grown it one of the finest main crop and winter cab- 

 bages, and, notwithstanding its foreign origin, succeeds in 

 all sections of the United States, keeping better than any 

 other sort. Heads are of medium size, of fine white color 

 and distinct from any other strain. Pkt., lOc; oz.,30c.: Mlb., 

 81.00; lb., $3.00. 



DANISH BALt-HEAB CABBAGE. Another im- 

 ported cabbage, which is growing in popularity in America. 

 It is highly prized in Denmark, and grown there almost ex- 

 clusively for winter cabbage. The heads are of good, mar- 

 ketable size, very hard, round, fine-grained and good keep- 

 ers. Pkt., 10a.; oz., 20c.; % lb., 65c.; lb., $2.25. 



NEW KOCK HEAD. Extra fine late cabbage. See 

 page 3. Pkt., 15c.; oz., 35c.; %\h., 81.00; lb., 83.25. 



PRElvnUM: IXAT DUTCH. This old variety is yet 

 largely grown for late or main crop, being a favorite winter 

 market variety. Heads very large, solid and broad, with flat 

 tops, of fine flavor and quality ; very short stems. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., loc; \i lb., 40c.; lb., $1.10; 5 lbs. and over, by express, 

 81.25 per lb. 



THE CAROLINA HARD HEADER. This distinct 

 late cabbage was origi nated in Buncombe County, Nortll Caro- 

 lina, where it iias had a great reputation, the seed frequently 

 being sold by local gardeners at the rate of 815.00 to $20.00 per 

 pound. An old gardener, in describing this cabbage, says: 

 " Itheadx as sure as the sun rises." It grows good-sized heads, 

 round, slightly flattened on the top, and very hard, averaging 

 fifteen to twenty-five pounds each. It has a very short stock 

 or stem, and is darker green in color than any other cabbage 

 of its class; earlier than the best strains of Late Flat Dutch. 

 While it is the most reliable hard-heading cabbage for the 

 Souih, we find it equally valuable for the Middle States. 

 Cabbage growers will make no mistake in planting it 

 largely, as it leaves nothing to be desired. Pkt., lOc; oz., 

 25c.; %\b ,75c.; lb., 82.50. 



NET^ DIAMOND -WINTER. The heads will average 

 from fifteen to eighteen pounds in weight. They are extra 

 hard and solid, somewhat flattened on top, are always of the 

 finest po!5sible quality and sure to head. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.; 

 3^1b ,90c.; lb., 83.25. 



BRIDGEPORT DRUMHEAD. This is the standard 

 shipping cabbage around Chicago, where local growers have 

 paid as high as $20.00 per pound for the seed in seasons when 

 scarce, and will raise no other. It makes a large, even, firm, 

 round head, seldom rots or bursts, and is unquestionably one 

 of the finest shipping cabbages grown. Extra selected seed. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz , 20c.; 34 lb., 60c.; lb., S2.00. 



JOHNSON & STOKES' SHORT STEM DRUM- 

 HEAD. This improved variety far surpasses the old strain 

 of Large Late Drumhead Cabbage, ripening earlier, with very 

 short stock or stem, forming larger and thicker heads, of fine 

 quality and the best of keepers. Owing to our long-con- 

 tinued selection of the finest heading plants for seed for 

 several years past, this variety is remarkable for reliability of 

 heading; every one who plants it can expect at least ninely- 

 cight large, solid heads from every one hundred plants. Our 

 customers in all sections where many varieties fail to head, 

 will find the Short Stem Drumhead a sure thing, and can de- 

 pend on big crops every time. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c.; % lb.> 

 75c.; lb., $2.75. 



"Rsd Cabbages. 



MAMMOTH KOCK RED. This is by far the best, 

 largest and surest heading red cabbage ever introduced. 

 The plant is large, Tvith numerous spreading leaves. The 

 head is large, round, very solid, and of deep red color inside 

 as well as outside. Ninety-eight per cent, of the plants will 

 form extra tine heads. The best of the red cabbages. Pkt., 

 lOc; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 65c.; lb., 82.25. 



Bed Dutch. Erfurt. Very early, of deep blood color ; 

 head solid. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20c.; J^lb., 60c.; lb., 82.00. 



Savoy Cabbages. 



JOHNSON & STOKES' HARD-HEADING SAVOY. 



Tliis variety, the result of many years' careful selection, is 

 certainly the perfection in the Savoys. It is unquestionably 

 the best and most profitable strain to grow, being far 

 superior to the ordinary Imported Drumhead Savoy, as 

 generally sold, the seed of which can be supplied at less 

 than half the price. The heads are large, very uniform, 

 solid and hard, of a deep green color. It is very curly and 

 sure to head, keeps well, and retains its color until very late 

 in the season. It is the best of all for either market or the 

 home table, owing to its exceptionally fine quality, possess- 

 ing the rich, sweet flavor of the cauliflower when cooked. 

 Pkt., lOc; oz., 25c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.75. 



MARVTN'S SAVOY. A strain of Drumhead Savoy 

 originated on Long Island, where it is verv popular among 

 local gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 3^ lb., '50c.; lb., $1.75. 



PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. Grows large 

 heads, nearly round, tender, excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 20c.; 3ilb.,50c.; lb., $1.75. 



Cau^flo^ve^. 



One ounce Will produce about fifteen hundred plants and 

 sow about forty square feet. 



JOHNSON & STOKES' NEW EARLY ALABAS- 

 TER. Of American origin; the earliest, best and surest 

 heading variety yet introduced. (See Specialties, piig6 4.) 

 Pkt.. 25c.; 5pkts.,$1.00; 34 oz., $1.^5; oz.,$5.0U; Ji lb„ $16.00. 

 OILT EDGE EARLY SNOWBALL. (See illustration.) 

 The strain we have of this variety is without doubt the very 



best to be had. 

 Our stock was 

 grown from the 

 very finest- 

 ■ specimens, 

 '.noted for their 

 ^^»^|earliness,dwarf 

 "" ' habit, large 

 size, uniform 

 JS ' shape and com- 

 '.v. J pact growth. 

 "*~ For forcing un- 

 der gla.ss dur- 

 ing winter and 

 early spring, or 

 for planting 

 later in the 

 open ground, 

 no stock of 

 Snowball can 

 surpass it. Pkt., 

 25c.; y^oz.,'i5Q.; 

 3^oz.,$1.50; oz., 

 $2.75 ; U lb., 

 89.00. 

 EXTRA SELECTED EXTRA EARLY DW^ARF 

 ERFURT. One of the earliest varieties; small-leaved, 

 dwarf for forcing, producing very solid, pure white heads of 

 the finest quality; about fifteen inches high. Do not con- 

 found this variety with the cheaper Early Dwarf Erfurt. 

 Pkt., 20e.; 3^oz.,$1.50: oz.,$2.75; ^4 lb., $8.00. 



Extra Early Paris. A popular early white, sure head- 

 ing variety. Pkt., lOc; oz., 75c.; ^ lb., $2.25 ; lb., 87.50. 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. Large, fine heads, well pro- 

 portioned. Pkt., lOc; oz., 60o.; \4 lb., $1.75 ; lb., 86.50. 



Algiers. One of the best sure heading late varieties. 

 Pkt lOc; oz , 75e.; H lb., 82.50; lb., $9.00. 



Lenormand's Short Stem. Large late variety, with 

 well-formed white heads of extra quality xind well protected 

 by leaves. Pkt., lOc; oz., 75c.; % lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50. 



GILT EDGE SNOWBALX. CATTLIFLOWEE. 



