19 
“HENRY A DREER- HITADELDHIA- DA" eS) RELABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS |] 
CA B B AG | Ben eeey 
LATE VARIETIES 
Chinese, or Celery Cabbage. (See page 
4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 65 cts.; 4 lb., $2.00. 
Danish Ball Head (Hollander). This extra 
hard heading variety of Cabbage originated 
in Denmark. It is a medium or late variety, 
but is mostly used as a winter Cabbage. 
Medium size, round head anda fine keeper. 
Pkt., 20 cts.; oz., $1.50; 4 lb., $5.00. 
Danish Roundhead. While similar to the 
Danish Ballhead in size, shape and good- 
keeping qualities, this variety matures earlier 
and has shorter stem. Pkt., 20 cts.; 0z., 
$1.50; 4 lb., $5 00. 
Large Late Drumhead. Heads are solid 
and have few loose leaves, thus allowing of 
planting closely in the field. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 90 cts.; } Ib., $3.25. 
Autumn King, or World Beater. Heads 
large size, solid, good quality and keep well. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 90 cts.; } Ib., $3.25. 
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 
quality of the Cabbage is very fine. It is 
very 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., 90 cts.; } 
}b., $3.25. For Plants see page 118. 
SAVOY CABBAGE 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. (See cut.) The largest RED CABBAGE 
solid-heading Savoy, and has the rich flavor of the cauliflower. | Large Red Drumhead. An old-time vartety, largely used 
The plants are strong and vigorous, and withstand the ravages for pickling. The heads are solid, dark red in color and of 
of the cabbage worm better than other sorts. This is’ the best excellent quality Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 90 cts.; } Ib., $3.25. 
for market gardeners, as it will produce larger headsthan any | Mammoth Rock Red. This is the largest variety of Red 
other kind of Savoy Cabbage. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 90 cts.; } Cabbage, and produces heads which are remarkably solid, 
Ib., $3.25. For plants see page 118. more so than any other kind. The heads are round with 
spreading outer leaves and mature at a late 
season. It isthe best and most attractive Red 
Cabbage grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 90 cts.; $ 
lb., $3.25. For plants see page 118. 
CABBAGE PLANTS 
(See page 118) 
CARDOON 
Cardoon, FR. 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 celery. 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. Grows about 4 feet 
high, and is almost free of spines. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 40 cts.; + lb., $1.10. 
CHERVIL 
Cerfeuil, 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 about one 
foot apart and plants cultivated like parsley. The 
leaves are aromatic and used for seasoning. 
Curled Chervil. Beautifully curled and crisp. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; }1b., 90 cts. 
