Reed's Danish is 

 hard and compact 



STOKES SEEDS ARE SOLD UNDER A PERCENTAGE OF GERMINATION 



Reed Bros. Danish Ballhead 



SUPER-STANDARD 



The most profitable late Cabbage. Has averaged 22 V2 tons per acre over a 

 14-year period. New York State average is 8 tons 



Days to maturity, 190. We are thoroughly satisfied that this is the most 

 profitable Cabbage of the short-stem Danish type that has so far been offered. Ordinary Danish 

 It is identified by the tinge of purple in the central veins. The Reed Bros., averages 30 per 

 practical New York State Cabbage-growers, for fourteen years have been cent lighter 

 producing seed from selected, mature heads. During this time, their fields have never gone below 20 tons per 

 acre, and they have produced as high as 30 tons per acre. The secret of the increased tonnage lies in the selection 

 for hard, tight heads which weigh one-third more than ordinary heads of equal size. (See sketch.) This also 

 means far better keeping quality, for such solidity of head means that they do not crack. These heads are 

 distinct in that they have an unusual lap of leaf, a very desirable feature for late storage when, ordinarily, trim- 

 ming is necessary. Owing to the compactness of this head, we recommend that it be planted in rows 3 feet apart 

 and 21 inches apart in the row (7,500 plants per acre). This will produce a head of from 4 to 6 pounds, which is the 

 usual market requirement. For larger heads, of course, set farther apart. 



The germination of this seed after treatment is about 85 per cent. Although, theoretically, one ounce contains 

 5,000 seeds, large Cabbage-growers have come to allow one-half pound per acre. This will give a generous plant 

 supply, both for the original and any necessary replanting, and, in addition, you will have extra plants for your 

 neighbor, the sale of which will cover your seed-cost. Seed of this character cannot be produced for the price of 

 ordinary seed, but it is far more profitable in the end — your return being perhaps ten times greater than the slight 

 additional cost. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; y 4 lb. $2.50; lb. $10. 



Pocono Mountain Savoy 



A handsome, solid, 

 curled type 



SUPER-STANDARD 



Days to maturity, 180. We offer, this year, Pocono Mountain Savoy as probably the finest strain of curled 

 Cabbage. Ordinarily, the Savoys are soft, but in this strain we have a hard-headed Cabbage which is excellent for 

 storage late into the winter. The heavily curled, dark green heads, which are uniformly well-formed and solid, 

 will give this Cabbage first consideration on any market, and we recommend it unreservedly. The photograph in 

 natural colors below will give a good idea of the type. This strain cost, perhaps, $2 more per acre than ordinary 

 seed, but, as we have often repeated, what is $2 between a profitable crop and the kind that is ordinarily grown. 



Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; y 4 lb. $2; lb. $8. 



Cabbage or Cabbage 

 Worms? 



You must take your choice. You g 

 can't have both, although a great Jj 

 many farmers seem to have tried M 

 it this past year. The following /^j 

 combination of spray is iro mi- 

 mended: 50 gals, water, 4 lbs. 

 soap, and 4 lbs. arsenate of 

 lead paste or 2 lbs. arse- j*^. 

 nate of lead powder. Re- 

 peat this spray with ,,, 

 every brood of white 

 butterflies. Danger ' ' 

 from Black Leg, a 

 destructive cab- > ^V^Hwi 

 bage disease, hi 

 been practically 

 eliminated by 

 chemical treat- 1 

 mentof ourseed* 1 



Pocono 



fe Note on " Yellows" - 

 Resistant Strains: 



In the Middle Atlantic States 

 there is little or no difficulty at 

 present from Cabbage "Yellows." 

 Where this disease does not exist 

 it has been found to be impracti- 

 cable to use the "YeIIows"-Re- 

 sistant varieties that have been 

 developed (mostly in Wiscon- 

 jj sin), for all of these strains are 

 much rougher and less pro- 

 ductive than the originals. 

 Should our customers in the 

 infected area be troubled 

 with Cabbage "Yellows," 

 we would suggest that 

 v they go to Vaughan 

 Big of Chicago, or some 

 ^IBIUfe-.*--.. other strong 

 i d d I e 

 western 

 ^ house. 



