Early, Late and Main-Crop Cabbages 



C. BECKER. T 

 ALLEGHENY, 



SUPERIOR CABBAGE SEED 



Cabbage is one of the gardener's most important crops, tbe value of which depends as largely upon the quality of the seed used as upon 

 soil, climate and culture. They are usually sown early in spring in hotbeds, and later in the open ground for main and late crops. Seed 

 sown in hotbed or greenhouse about February 15 will give plants large enough to transplant into hotbeds about March 10. Set them 2 or 3 



inches apart each way, and as soon as they become well established remove the glass for 

 part of the day, to harden them for final transplanting into the open ground, increasing 

 the exposure daily until April 10 or 20, when the final transplanting may be made. Plants 

 for this early crop need not stand farther apart than 1^x2 feet. For late crops, sow 

 seeds in April or May, and transplant in July, setting the plants in the ground up to the 

 first leaf, and 2x3 feet apart. It is important that the plants should not stand thick in the 

 seed-bed, as this would induce weak, slender plants. To insure large, solid heads of 

 Cabbage, the soil must be plowed deep and made very rich. The plants need thorough 

 cultivation, and the insects which molest them should be kept in check with remedies 

 which seem most efficacious in the locality. Crops of Cabbage should not be grown for a 

 number of years on same ground, on account of club-root. 



EXPRESS. The earliest Cabbage in cultivation; not so large as the Wakefield, 

 however. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %lb. 60 cts. 



EARLY ETAMPES. A small, very early point-headed variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., Jilb. GO cts. 



EXTRA-EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. The best early variety. Heads of 

 medium size, pyramidal, pointed, firm and solid, with few outside leaves; they are uni- 

 form in size and time of maturing, and are of good quality. Much earlier and better than 

 the old Wakefield. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts. 



Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage 



general cultivation. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



EARLY WIIMNICSTADT. Conical heads of fair size, 

 one of the best early Cabbages. Heads pyramidal. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 



EARLY SPRING. The earliest flat-headed variety. Heads very 

 uniform and solid. Matures with Early Wakefield; has few and small 

 outside leaves, and can be planted very close. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., 

 Mlb. $1.50. 



ALLHEAD EARLY. One of the best early Cabbages; uniformly 

 large in size, of good quality, sure heading and adaptable to many 

 soils. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER. A favorite second-early 

 sort, 6 to 10 days later than the Wakefield and twice its size. The 

 heads are large, solid, roundish flat, of good flavor, and stand a long 

 while after maturity without bursting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 

 75 cts. 



ALL-SEASONS, or VANDERCAW. Almost as early as Hen- 

 derson's Early Summer; heads larger and quite thick through; good 

 for early and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 



SUCCESSION. A week later than Early Summer, with heads 

 much larger. Good for early or late use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 i^lb. 75 cts. 



SUREHEAD. The heads are of Flat Dutch type, uniform in shape 

 and size, solid and heavy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 



THE LUPTON. Slightly earlier than the Flat Dutch and of more 

 compact growth. Heads large; stalks short; color dark green. Pkt. 



5c, oz. 25c, 341b. 

 75 cts. 



LARCE JERSEY WAKEFIELD, or CHARLESTON. 



and 10 days later, 

 with heads 

 rounded and 

 twice as large. 

 A fine variety, 

 and worthy of 

 341b. 90 cts. 



It is 



A selection from the above, 



Allhead Early Cabbage. 



Danish Ballhead Cabbage. 



FOTTLER'S BRUNSWICK. One of the best late sorts. The heads often weigh from 

 20 to 25 pounds, and are hard and solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 



SELECT LARCE LATE FLAT DUTCH. An excellent keeping variety ; more exten- 

 sivelv grown for main crops than any other sort. Heads large, broad, roundish flat, solid, 

 and of good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %lb. 60 cts. 



SELECT LARCE LATE DRUMHEAD. Popular, and widely grown for main crops. 

 Good-keeping, sure-heading variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 



AUTUMN KING, or WORLD-BEATER. Late; sure-heading; heads of enormous 

 size, yet regular and uniform, with few outer leaves. Keeps unusually well; of best quality. 

 Pkt. 4 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 



DANISH BALLHEAD, or HOLLANDER. A distinct variety; plants long-stemmed, 

 but compact; leaves ver)' smooth and thick; head of medium size, round and very solid; 

 matures late, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 



PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. The best Cabbage of this fine class. Heads 

 arge, solid, with finely curled, close, wrinkled leaves of cauliflower flavor; a good keeping 

 winter Cabbage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts. 



MAMMOTH ROCK RED. A select late strain of red Cabbage, with very large and 

 *olid heads. This is the housekeeper's favorite Cabbage for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 34 lb. 75 cts. 



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