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~NEW EARLY CRACKER JACK. 
I offered in my 1901 catalogue $100 for the four 
best reports concerning this cabbage, which I 
called Nameless, received from my customers, to 
whom I sent a packet free for trial. These re- 
ports came in at first by the dozen, then by the 
undred, then by the thousand every week, until 
the question of deciding which were the four best 
became a herculean job. Here they are published 
in rotation as the prizes were awarded: 
Mr. ‘lf. Bertling, Atlanta, Ga., reports: ‘“‘Your Name- 
less was sown in hotbed Jan. 29th, with Charleston Wake- 
field, Early Spring, All Head Early, Early Summer, 
Henderson’s Succession, The following were planted out 
im the field March 20th: Charleston Wakefield, Karly 
Spring, All Head Early, Nameless Cabbage. I put out of 
each variety about 2,500, except Nameless; of these I put 
out 50 plants. First came Charleston Wakefield, 20 rows, 
then 5 rews Harly Spring, then 50 plants Nameless, and 
the balance. 1444 rows, Early Spring, then 20 rows All 
Head Early. They all had the same fertilizing, same 
e@ultivation; Nameless was always in the lead; the 2 
stoutest plant; the quickest to start in the field; and these 
50 plants were always ahead; and the difference could be 
seen for quite a distance. I sold the first cabbage of the 
season, namely two dozen Nameless on May 22nd, and re- 
ceived 80 cents per dozen for them. Four days later I 
sold from Charleston Wakefield. and one week later from 
Early Spring. I had 50 plants, and 50 heads of cabbage as 
laard as a rock,and of che very finest quality. You 
jmave certainly found a prize. Every gardener should 
grow this cabbage; and in five years it will be the great 
staple early cabbage, especially in the South. The cab- 
bage being somewhat on the order of a Wakefield, I 
would suggest the name of Maule’s Royal Wakefield.” 
Mr. J.S. Waddie, Romney, W. Va., reports as follows; 
¥ class it among the eariiest, rather than ‘‘medium early.” 
I shall have to use the names of two early varieties in 
comparison in order to prove my assertion, viz: Early 
Express and First Harly—the two earliest cabbages in ex- 
istence. Sowed seed of Nameless, Early Express and 
First Early in hotbed March 5th, transplanted in cold 
frames March 2ist,and from’ there to the patch April 
ith. in rows 244 to3 feet. Soil a heavy loam, with clay 
base, well enriched with good barnyard manure, lime and 
ashes. Season was a perfect one, good rains every few 
days. Cultivation consisted of wheel plow every two 
days until cabbage was too large to admit of same with- 
eut injury. Early express and First Early gave me heads only 3 days in advance of 
Nameless. J0xpress averaging 2, First Early 3 to 4, and Nameless 4 to 544 pounds. 
Taking size of head into consideration, it can well be called an early cabbage In 
shape it is neither conical nor round, assuming more of the latter, being slightly 
pointed at top. Has rather short stem with large outer leaves, making it a desir- 
able dry weather cabbage. It must be well bred for it is void of any roughness or 
eoarse features. Flavor is excellent, heads solid and extremely slow to run to seed. 
Please allow me to say a few words not expected in this report, which is simply 
this, you never exaggerate, and your seeds are unexcelled, which entitles you to 
the large patronage you So richly deserve.”’ 
Mr. L. Hilterbrant, Montesano, Wash., reports: ‘‘Seed sown thinly and shallow 
in seed bed April 1st, transferred May 10th, in rows 234 by 3 feet, and maintained a 
steady, vigorous growth. On July ist heads weighed 5 pounds, and August Ist I 
marketed heaas weighing 10 pounds; on October 28th the balance was harvested, 
averaging 2144 per head. I had other well known varieties growing under the same 
conditons of soil and culture, but none responded to the treatment as heartily as the 
Nameless, which in my opinion is an important acquisition for those who grow 
cabbage for the market, producing aS it did 90 days from time of sowing the seed. 
It was a robust, rapid grower, producing heads uniform in size, leaves clinging well 
MAULE’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1902 
NEW EARLY CRACKER JACK OR ROYAL WAKEFIELD CABBAGE. 
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Lizzie C. Packer, Brooklyn, Pa., reports: ‘‘From 113 plants we reproduced 111 fine, 
solid, marketable heads, ranging in weight from 7 pounds 10 ounces to 1534 pounds. ae] 
100 heads of the Nameless sold at 8 cents per head. I saw several of the heads ah 
sliced and they were'as solid as a cabbage could possibly be. The heads are slightly 
inclined to be pointed, and growing so very solid, less space is required to grow & 
them than some of the larger, more spreading kinds. With me not a worm troubled ~ 
the Nameless, while all the other varieties suffered greatly from these pests.’” # 
The above reports describe better than I could do, the exceptionable > 
merits of Cracker Jack,the name I have decided to give this new Cab- 5 
bage. Coming in shortly after Wakefield, it certainly is a great addition n 
to our second early varieties, and I am satisfied that all who tried it last « 
year, will surely want to plant it again in 1902. The supply of seed is” 
necessarily limited, so I can offer it in small quantities only. 
Packet, 10 cents; half-ounce, 30 cents; ounce, 50 cents. 
I had Nameless Seed last year from two different sources, one of which (fortunately = 
a very small lot) did not do nearly as well as the other, in fact it was an entirely ¢ 
different sort, consequently the only stock of Cracker Jack or Royal Wakefield w 
(Nameless) I offer this season is that of the original or best source, having entirely = 
to the heads which did not drop in hot weather and succeeded admirably, owing to | discarded the other. I make this statement simply from the fact that Some of my = 
its ability to resist heat and dry weather. Its sweet, excellent flavor and fine grain | friends reported the seed made no heads whatever. To all who received this seed I ie 
should give it a standard place among other prominent varieties.” will send a free packet of Cracker Jack this year, if requested. Hes 
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The Latest Cabbage of Them All. ye 
At least two weeks later than any strain of 3 
the Late Flat Dutch Type. In solidity, it is as ¥ 
hard as the Danish Ball Head. Very compact, » 
each leaf over-lapping the head, as shown in 
illustration. In size, the Houser will average 
about 12 pounds. Heads are round, and deep 
through, and should any of the heads crack, it a 
is always at the stem end, which does not de- 
stroy its use for market. In quality the Houser 
equals the best, very free from coarse ribs, 
found in most late cabbages. In conclusion | 
I would say, the Houser Cabbage is very well = 
bred, and in my trials at Briar Crest has shown = 
up excellently with all other late sorts. Itis a+ 
strong grower, and withstands drought better 2 
than most other varieties. 
from the introducer at the following 
PEt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 44 1b., $1.50; Ib., 
I offer stock direct © 
rices, 
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DANISH BALL HEAD CABBAGE. 
DANISH BALL HEAD. 
Of late years one of the most popular cabbages in my entire list. Many varieties of Danish Ball 
Head have been offered the American public; but in competitive trials with that sold my cus- 
tomers the last four or five years, I can truly say that my strain of this superior Cabbage has al- 
ways come out ahead, so much so that of recent years a number of times I have not had half 
enough seed to goround. This year the crop is very short, and if you want to make sure of your |i) 
supply. I would respectfully suggest that your order be sent me as early in the season as possible. 
Danish Ball Head has lately come prominently to the front as an extra profitable market garden 
cabbage, and of which I offer original stock direct from Denmark. In that country for a number |i \ \\\ f} \ 
of years it has been the main reliance for winter use and for export. I tested it years ago, and \\ \ NA f Yea 
listed it in my catalogue, but it did not at first find favor with the American public, and for a time \ \\ 
i dropped it. Finally, however, its great worth and truly remarkable keeping qualities (It comes 
out of the pit in March and April as fresh as when put in and with absolutely no waste) became 
widely recognized, and my customers began to demand it. I accordingly re-listed it in 1896, and 
have sold large quantities of it since that time, and the demand goes on increasing. It is a money 
maker. It is a medium to late cabbage, but. generally grown as a late crop. It is sure to form 
round, and very heavy hard heads. It can be grown in close quarters, on account of its compact 
habit. I have already alluded to its extra good keeping quality, which in part exp.ains why it is 
80 generally regarded as a profit winner. It is popular in the markets of the large cities, where it ==8 
meets with ready sale, especially so, late in the winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 80 cts.; 14 Ib. $1.00; lb., $3.00. —= 
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