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Chou pomme, Fr. 



CABBAGE 



Col repello, Sp. 

 KoJd, Kraut, Ger. 



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 July, giving the plants 

 more room than allowed for earliest Cabbages. 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 Summer. A reliable second early Cabbage, 

 which matures about ten days after the Jersey 

 Wakefield. It makes a large, solid, flatfish head, 

 with short outer leaves, which admit of close plant- 

 ing in the field, and is a good keeper. This variety, 

 maturing so soon after the pointed head sorts, is 

 extremely valuable for growing as a second crop, 

 and as it is suited to all sections it is very largely 

 grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., |1.25 

 For plants see page 196. 



Succession. A sure heading second early round- 

 headed sort. Comes in a few days after Early 

 Summer, and makes a larger head. It is grown 

 largely by both market gardeners and amateurs. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., $1.25. 



Improved Flat Brunswick. Produces large 

 heads, with short stems and of excellent quality. 

 While this variety is an excellent one for inter- 

 mediate crop, it may also be grown for winter use. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., $1.25. 



Danish Ball Head. (See cut.) This extra hard- 

 heading Cabbage is also known as '^Hollander." 

 It is a medium or late variety, but is mostly used 

 as a winter Cabbage. Medium size, round head 

 and a fine keeper. The strong growth of this va- 

 riety enables it to withstand dry weather well, and 

 its remarkably good keeping quality make it an 

 extremely valuable Cabbage for sioring away for 

 winter use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; J- lb., 

 $2.00. 

 Small Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. 



(See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.50. 

 Copenhagen Market. (See Specialties, 



page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.| oz„ 60 cts.; i lb., 



$2.00. 

 Early Jersey Wakefield. A leading early 



variety, which makes quick growth and is 



ready very early, for which reason it is more 



largely grown than any other variety. It is 



oneof the best for private or market gardener's 



use; conical shape and good quality. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; | lb., $1.25. For 



plants see page 196. 

 The Charleston, or Large Wakefield. 



(See cut.) Large solid heads, of good quality, 



a few days later than Early Jersey Wakefield. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; ^ lb., $1.50. 

 Early Winnigstadt. Conical shaped heads, 



medium size, very solid and of good quality. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ^ lb., $1.25. 

 All Mead Early. The largest heading of the 



second early sorts, remarkably solid, and with- 

 stands hot, dry weather. It may also be planted 



for fall and winter use, as it is a good keeper. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; | lb., $1.25. 

 Dreer's Early Drumhead. A large, round, 



solid-heading variety. The best for following 



Charleston Wakefield, and an excellent variety 



for summer use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 



i lb., $1.25. 

 Selected All-Seasons (Vandergaw). An 



early Drumhead Cabbage, yielding heads of 



the largest size and good quality. Very desir- 

 able, either for early spring, summer or fall 



use. Pkt., 10 cts; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



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