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LATE VARIETIES 
Danish Ball Head (Hollander). (See Spe- 
cialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 
4 lb., $2.00. 
Danish Roundhead. (See Specialties, page 
4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 3 lb., $2.00. 
Dreer’s Selected Late Flat Dutch. (See 
cut.) This is the finest strain of Late Flat 
Dutch Cabbage on the market. The heads 
are flat and grow remarkably large, even, and 
very solid. Stems grow short, and the qual- 
ity of the Cabbage is very fine. It is verv 
hardy, and makes a slow growth, but is a 
sure heading sort, and nearly every plant can 
be depended upon to produce a fine large 
head, Pkt., 10 cts., oz.. 40 cts.; } lb., 
$1.25. For plants, see page 210. 
Large Late Drumhead. Heads are solid 
and have few loose leaves, thus allowing of 
planting closely in the field. Pkt.. 10 cts.; 
oz., 40 cts.; } lb., $1.25. 
Autumn King, or World Beater. Heads 
large size, solid, good quality and keep well. 
Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 lb., $1.25. 
Chinese, or Celery Cabbage. (See cut.) 
Also called Pe-Tsai, and Cut Cabbage, by 
Chinese gardeners, and beginning to attract 
attention in America. It does not forma 
cabbage-head, but when grown to its full size 
resembles the Cos Lettuce, and the outer 
leaves may be used during its growth. It is 
odorless while being cooked and the flavor is 
delicious, being very mild, and it is excellent 
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for use as a salad, or cooked like asparagus. We are quite 
sure that it will please all who partake of it. Sow seed Tier RED CABBAGE 
July 1st, and give plenty of room to the plants, setting in | Large Red Drumhead. An old-time variety, largely used 
rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the row. Pkt., 10 cts.; for pickling. The heads are dark red in color and of excel- 
oz., 40 cts.; + lb., $1.25. lent quality. It matures late in season and is very solid. 
Pkt.; 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; } Ib., $1.25. Fs 
Mammoth Rock Red. This is the largest variety of Red 
Cabbage, and produces heads which are remarkably solid, 
more so than any other kind. The heads, which are round, 
with spreading outer leaves, mature at a late season, and on 
account of their solidity will keep well for a long time. It is 
the best and most attractive Red Cabbage grown. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 45 cts.; 4 1b., $1.50. For plants see page 210. 
CABBAGE PLANTS 
(See page 210) 
CARDOON 
Cardoon, FR. y Cardo, Sp. 
Culture.—Sow seed in open ground in early spring, either for 
plants to be transplanted, or directly where the crop is to 
mature. Have rows 3 to 4 feet apart, and plants standing 1 
to 2 feet apart in the rows. Cardoon is sometimes grown in 
trenches in same manner as celery used to be grown. To 
make the stalks edible, they must be bleached much like cel- 
ery. The mature leaves are tied together, wrapped in straw, 
and banked up with earth. The stalks will blanch fit for use 
in 3 to 4 weeks. 
Large Smooth Solid. The best variety. Grows about 4 
feet high, and the leaves are almost free of spines. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 lb., $1.25. 
CHERVIL 
Cerfewil, FR. Perifollo, Sp. 
Culture.—The seed of Curled Chervil may be sown in well 
prepared ground at any time during the spring. The rows 
should be abcut one foot apart and plants cultivated like pars- 
ley. The leaves are aromatic and used for seasoning. 
Curled Chervil. Beautifully curled and crisp. The leaves 
are very aromatic "and it is excellent for garnishing dishes. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 cts. 
