CABBAGE 
Danish 
Roundhead 
tables. Plant outdoors in early spring and again 
about 10 weeks before frost. The fall crop is gen- 
erally best. Sow seed % in. deep and thin plants 
to stand 12 in. apart. May be transplanted, but 
heads better if started in its permanent position. 
A packet plants 25 ft., an ounce 200 ft. 
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124 Danish Roundhead » 
Short stemmed; 10 days earlier than Danish Ballhead (105 days) 
Very large, extremely solid, perfectly round heads having the 
same remarkable qualities as Danish Ballhead, from which it was 
taken. The heads, however, are slightly larger, shorter stemmed, 
and about 10 days earlier. Plants are dwarf and compact with 
few outer leaves. This permits close planting, and, therefore, when 
grown commercially, a larger yield may be expected than from 
any of the other Danish cabbages. On high, dry land where other 
cabbages are inclined to remain small, Danish Roundhead has 
produced wonderful results. Keeps perfectly in storage. This 
variety is the most popular late cabbage. Pkt. 10¢; 14)0z. 80¢. 
135 The Brassica Family 
A mixture containing equal quantities of cabbage, Brussels sprouts, 
kale, kohl-rabi, collards, and Chinese cabbage 
Here’s your chance to grow a whole galaxy of brassicas—all 
members of the cabbage family. Most gardeners hesitate to order 
these six distinct vegetables separately because they need only 
a few plants of each kind, but of the group, cabbage is the only 
one with started plants generally available. The novelty of having 
new things in your garden, and the rare delicacy of such vege- 
tables as Brussels ‘sprouts, make this mixture very desirable. All 
these varieties may be transplanted freely, and the seed should 
be started, tended, and transplanted like late cabbage (see cab- 
bage culture, p. 15). Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢3 oz. 60¢. 
COLLARDS 
201 True Georgia 
The old southern favorite (80 days) 
A pleasing variation of the cabbage family used as greens, and 
especially popular in the South. Plants grow 2 to 3 ft. tall, 
forming a cluster of tender, waved leaves at the end of a rather 
long stem. Sow seed like cabbage. Set plants 12 to 18 in. apart 
in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart. Like kale, collards attain their greatest 
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HA =|*; most garden plants are gone. 
TA 129 Chihli uc Pkt. 5¢3 oz. 1545 14 Ib. 45¢; 1% Ib. 75¢. 
‘ Tall, slender heads (70 days) = 
Long, pointed, extra firm, solid heads, pure 
white inside and of the finest flavor. The _!3— ~~ 
leaves are broad, smooth, and fringed at 14 C R E S S 
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often ES SSENNE 18 im: tall and 3% 0 ~~ There's nothing in the garden quite so full of zest and excitement as cress. 
4 in. thick. V ery reliable header, and It is peppery, lively, and the best savior of dull sandwiches and flat salads. 
a creditable addition to any garden. It is successful in any garden, and may be planted from early spring to late 
The many uses to which Chinese Cab- —¥ ~ summer. Sow thinly in rows 1}2 ft. apart; cover seed 14 in. deep. A packet 
bage may be put—boiling, salads is EnOnuEn fons mosteardens: 
cole slaw, etc.—make it one of the )4] 
most versatile as well as the most i 
likable vegetables. jai 240 Upland Cress 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 55¢. £ Will not bolt to seed (50 days) 
130 Pe-Tsai 
138 Wong Bok 
Dwarf, thick heads (75 days) 
Heads grow 8 to 10 in. tall, chunky, 
thick, and succulent. Hearts may be 
served as individual salads. The 
flavor is a new taste thrill. 
Pkt. 10¢; 12 oz. 30¢; oz. 55¢. 
and is extremely easy to grow. More pungent and stronger 
s i /* flavored than Fine Curled Cress, it has the advantage of 
intermediate size heads (@siday2) _——_ standing all summer without going to seed. Plant in spring 
Heads grow 10 to 12 in. tall. The ™ and late summer. Pkt. 10¢. 
heart is well blanched, tender, juicy, 
and of an agreeably pungent flavor. ) J— 238 Extra Curled 
In case hot weather prevents tight “| }/ - 
heading, the leaves may be harvested ‘ Also called Fine Curled Pepper Grass (40 days)} 
and the broad midribs used with equal 4 Looks like parsley, and makes a fine garnish as well as peppery 
effectiveness. f A addition to many dishes. Grows rapidly, and bolts to seed 
Pkt. 10¢3 1 oz. 25¢; oz. 45¢. Fas quickly in hot weather. Sow very early in spring, plant suc- 
cessions until mid-May, and again beginning in August. 
e Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 55¢. 
Translation: The characters at the top of the page mean “Look below.” 
The ones at the left side of the page mean, “Chinese Cabbage.”’ The center 
column says, “‘The flavor of Chinese cabbage is distinct from all other 
kinds, and to most people it is not only a welcome change but actually a 
preferable taste. There is a piquancy about it that makes it useful in many 
combinations as well as sliced and served alone as a salad." 
Resembles Water Cress except that it is planted on dry land 
