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CABBAGE 



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 Kohl- Kraut, GEE. 



Sow one ounce for 3,000 to 4,000 plants, 4 ounces for one acre 



CULTURE. —For plants of the earliest sorts sow seed in January or February under glass, and prick out in flats or frames about 

 2 inches apart each way. Transplant to open ground as soon in spring as the land can be properly prepared. A rich, warm fibrous loam 

 is best. Have the plants in the rows 20 to 24 inches apart, and rows at least 2 feet apart. Give thorough cultivation and irrigate in dry 

 weather if practicable. Protect against the ravages of cutworm, maggot and green worm. A little nitrate of soda applied around the plant 

 is of great benefit. Potash applications, such as wood ashes or muriate, may also do much good. For late Cabbage plants, sow seeds in 

 drills in open ground during April and May, and transplant in June and Julj', giWng the plants mere room than allowed for earliest Cab- 

 bages. Dusting with tobacco dust, insect powder, etc., or splashing with hot soapsuds, especially Whale Oil Soap solution, are good and 

 safe remedies for some of the insect pests attacking plants of the Cabbage. 



Early Winnigstadt. Conical shaped heads, medium 

 size, soUd and good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 35 cts.; i lb., Sl.OO. 

 Dreer's Early Drumhead. A large, round, solid- 

 heading variety. The best for following Charleston 

 Wakefield and good for summer use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 

 Selected All-Seasons (Vandergaw). An early 

 Drumhead Cabbage, yielding heads of the largest 

 size and good quality. Desirable either for spring, 

 summer or fall use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., 

 Sl.OO. 

 Early Summer. A reliable second early Cabbage, 

 which matures about ten days after the Jersey Wake- 

 field. It makes a large, solid, flattish head, with short 

 outer leaves, v.'hich admit of close planting in the 

 field, and is a good keeper. This variety, maturing so 

 soon after the pointed head sorts, is extremely valu- 

 able for growing as a second crop, and as it is suited to 

 all sections it is verj' largely grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; 5 lb., Sl.OO. For plants see page 212. 

 Succession. A sure heading second early round- 

 headed sort. Comes in a few daj's after Early. 

 Summer, and makes a larger head. It is grown largely 

 by both market gardeners and amateurs. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., Sl.OO. 

 Improved Flat Brunswick. Produces large heads, 

 with short stems and of excellent quality. While this 

 variety is an excellent one for intermediate crop, it 

 Copenhagen Market. (See cut.) This excellent may also be grown for winter use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



variety from Denmark will command the atten- oz., 40cts.; j lb., SI -25. 



tion of those who grow for early market, as well 

 as the private growers who desire an extra 

 early, round-headed cabbage which can be 

 depended upon for making large solid heads at 

 an early season. The heads are grown upon a 

 remarkably short stem, are soUd and large in 

 size, weighing 10 to 12 pounds, with light green 

 leaves and of good quality. It is the largest of 

 the early round-headed varieties, and its habit 

 of growth allows of its being planted close to- 

 gether in the field or garden, thereby producing 

 a larger number of heads to a given area, a 

 feature which is very important in growing this 

 vegetable. The seed we furnish is Danish 

 grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; } lb., 81.75. 

 Small Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. The 

 earliest strain of Wakefield Cabbage and very 

 hardy. Heads small, but solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 40 cts.; i lb., S1.25. 

 Early Jersey Wakefield. A leading early 

 variety, which makes quick growth and is ready 

 very early. Heads are conical shape and of 

 fine flavor. It is one of the best for private or 

 market gardener's use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 

 cts.; J lb., SI. 25. For Plants see page 212. 

 The Charleston, or Large Wakefield. 

 Solid heads, good quality, a few days later than 

 Early Jersey Wakefield. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; i lb., SI. 25. 

 All Head Early. The largest of the second 

 early sorts, very solid, and withstands dry 

 weather. It maj' be planted for fail and winter 

 use, as it is a good keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 35 cts.; i lb., Sl.OO. 



