D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 21 



CAEBAGIL ■ 



For many years Cabbage Seed has beeu a lea-ling specialty with us. Our Cabbage Seeds are all Krown from approved 

 stock seeds which are largely of our own developmeut on our Oakview Seed Farm; they are all grown under our per- 

 sonal inspection and supervision. There is no seed more reliable, nor can any be more implicitly depended upon to give 

 planters uniformly satisfactory results. 



CULTURE— The requisites for complete success are: First, good seed; in this crop the quality of the seed tised is of the 

 greatest importance; no satisfactory results can possibly be obtained when poor seed is planted. Second, rich, well prepared 

 ground A heavy, moist and rich loam is most suitable. Third, frequent and thorough cultivation. The ground should 

 be highly manured and worked deep. Cabbage is grown all over the couutry, and specific directions regarding the time 

 and methods of planting apphcable to all localities cannot be given. In general, north of the 40th parallel the early sorts 

 should be sown very early in hot-beds, hardened off by gradually exposing them to night air. and transplanted as early as 

 the ground is in good condition, setting eighteen to thirty-six inches apart, according to size of variety. South of the 40th 

 parallel, sow about the middle of September, or later according to latitude, transplanting into cold frames if necessary to 

 keep through wmter. and setting in open ground as early as possible in the spring. 



The late autumn and winter varieties may be sown from the middle to the last of spring, and transplanted when four to 

 six inches high. If the weather and soil is dry the late sowings should be shaded and watered in order to hasten germination, 

 but it is important that the plants should not be shaded or crowded in the seed bed, or they will run up weak and slender, 

 and will not endure transplanting well. 



One of the most successful eastern market gardeners recommends sowing cabbage for family use as follows: at the 

 desired time sow the seed in hills, six to twelve seeds in a place, and after the plants are of sufficient size, thin to a single 

 plant to the hill, and cultivate as usual. This is a very simple method, and in some cases is very successful. 



Cabbages should be hoed eveiy week, and the ground stirred as they advance in growth, drawing up a little earth to 

 the plants each time until they begin to head, when the}' should be thoroughly cultivated and left to mature. Loosening 

 the roots will sometimes retard the bursting of full grown heads. 



Of late years many crops of early cabbages have been destroyed by maggots at the roots. The best remedy seems to 

 be to remove the earth from around the stem and apply an emulsion of kerosene made as follows: add one quart of keiosene 

 oil to two quarts of hailing soft soap which has been thinned to the consistency of cream. Stir the oil thoroughly by churn- 

 ing or other method until it has united with the soap and forms a cream-like substance. Then dilute with five times as much 

 water. Tobacco dust, ashes, slacked lime and coal dust are also recommended as preventives, and with us have proved 

 valuable in the order named. These are scattered about the plants, leaving one here and there untreated for the flies to con- 

 gregate around and deposit their eggs upon, when that plant should be pulled up and destroyed. 



The cabbage worms which destroy the leaves and heads later, may be killed by dusting with pyrethrimi powder, slug shot 

 or Paris green. The last two are poisonous and should not be used in large quantities, or late in the season. 



If the disease called club root should get a foot-hold, do not plant the land with any of the cabbage family for a year or 

 two. This is usually an effective remedj'. 



To preserve cabbages during winter, pull them on a dry day, and turn them over .on the heads a few hours to drain. 

 Set them out in a cool cellar, or bury them in long trenches in a dry situation, covering with boards or straw so as to keep 

 out frost and rain. 



A great many of the varieties of cabbages are simply strains rather than distinct sorts, and are really the same as 

 some oldfgf and better known kinds. We do not know of a single variety offered in this country which we have not seen, 

 both iai^ial and in fields, and we are confident that every good quality can be foimd in a greater degree in the varieties 

 we QHer than in any other kinds. 



... riRST EA.RLY SORTS ... 

 Early Jersey Wakefield 



The earliest and hardest heading of first 

 early cabbages. Most gardeners depend 

 upon it for the bulk of their extra early 

 crop. Its exceeding hardiness not only 

 to resist cold but other unfavorable con- 

 ditions, insures the greatest likelihood 

 of profitable and satisfactory results. 

 Our stock is grown and selected 

 with the greatest care; there is 

 none better and there are few as 

 good. Head conical, very com- 

 pact, solid and of excellent qual- 

 ity. The thick, stout leaves and 

 comngct habit make it the best 

 sortcor wintering over or for very 

 earty setting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 \JrOz. 3oc; ^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



fcxtra Early 



*-'XprCSS sort in which 

 the plant is compact, with 

 round thick leaves forming an 

 oval head astonishingly large for 

 the size of the plant. Head com- 

 paratively thicker, less pointed 

 and only slightly later than that 

 of Early Jersey Wakefield and 

 while somewhat softer it stands 

 shipment better, hence is exten- 

 sively grown in the south for 

 nojptTiern markets. Pkt. oc; 

 oc: 2 Oz. 2oc; H Lb. 40c; 

 . $1.50 



ery Early Etampes ^'Si^ruSoTu 



, Jersey Wakefield. The plant is lighter colored, but not 



qu(te so hardy. The head is fully as large, not quite so 



Hard, but of excellent quality. Sold also as "Earliest of 



/\11."' ••Wonderful." etc. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



\Ih Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



■P Vk r> t*! o c-ir\-rk r\ »• -^ strain in which the plant is 

 ^i^IlCXrieS>lUIl or larger and a little later than 



Large Wakefield ITl^^ST&^tSS't 



pointed and much larger. Exceedingly hardy and on account 

 of the fine solid head, with market gardeners and shippers 

 it is deservedly a very popular sort to follow Jersey Wake- 

 field. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; hi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



RLY Jersey Wakefield Cabbage. 



fs*.!** Cvx*««-r-k«< The earliest flat headed 



any oprillg variety. A wonderfuUy 

 compact plant, with few outer leaves, so that a great num- 

 ber of fine, solid heads can be produced on an acre. 

 Although it does not come to full maturity as early £is 

 Jersey Wakefield, it becomes solid enough for use about 

 as early, and is by far the best early sort for markets 

 that demand a large, flat cabbage. The plant is vigor- 

 ous, with short stem. The leaves are large, broad, and 

 of peculiar light green color. The head is oval, and 

 very large for the size of the plant, nearly equaling 

 those of the later kinds. Pkt. oc; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 ?S Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



