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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



CABBAGE~S^^^ND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS 



T- 11^ ri-ij_i^j.l_ The plants of this valuable second early sort are short stemmed, compact and upright 



tiarly Uwarr r lat Uutcn \\ith comparatively few and short leaves. The outer leaves are slightly waved and serrate 



at the edges The heads are large for size of plant, are nearly round or somewhat flattened, close, firm and very solid. They 



mature a little earlier than Eftrly Summer. This variety is extensively used for the home garden and market. The seed we 



offer is of first quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



__j 1 rr 1 a ^^ excellent, second early, somewhat flattened cabbage, valuable for the home 



rienderSOn S JLarly ljUinmer garden and takes well on the market. It is also well adapted for kraut. The 



plants are vigorous and strong growaig but compact, with numerous but not large, rather spreading outer leaves which 



are somewhat frilled and are .sometimes called rather thin and slightly undulating. The stem is rather short. The heads 



are of medium size, round, somewhat llattened and keep longer without bursting than most early sorts. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; l^ Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



-^j r I? 1 1 • This second early variety is very sure heading and of excellent quality. The plants are of 



lalory or llnknUlZeil vigorous gro-ni;h, with large, rather spreading outer leaves Avhich are noticeably curved and 



frilled. The heads are globular or very nearly round, very solid and of large size for so early a variety. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 



2 Oz. 85c; 1/4 Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



A 11 U J C 1 This excellent second early market soi't produces heads that are very large for so early a cabbage 



All rleaa ll.ariy and of very good quality. It is desirable not only for general spring planting but by planting 



late it can be used as a fall and early winter cabbage. The variety is well adapted for kraut. The plants are compact, 



with few outer leaves which are comparatively smooth and rather thick, being nearly entire at edges and only slightly 



waved. Tlie stem is short. The heads are solid and flat but very deep. Our strain is of special value. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 



2 Oz. 60c; 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



Early Winnigstadt b,fst of the 



second early or medium early sorts, 

 very hardy, with a very hard sharply 

 pointed head and a very sure cropper. 

 Owing to its compact and upright habit 

 of growth and peculiar texture of its 

 rather short and thick-, dark green 

 leaves, the* variety resists cold, wet 

 and insect pests 'exceptionally well. 

 The heads are of medium size, very 

 closely and convolutely wrapped, 

 sharply conical, of good quality and 

 keep very well. The leaves are dark 

 bluish green with much bloom. The 

 variety is very extensively used for the 

 home garden.' It is sometimes planted 

 late and then makes a desirabl ■ 

 winter cabbage. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 

 2 Oz. 50c; 1/4 :.b. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



Fottler*s Early Drumhead 

 or Brunswick Short Stem 



This very short stemmed flat cabbage 

 is one of the very best and most ex- 

 tensively used second early or inter- 

 mediate sorts. It is especially adapted 

 for the home garden. The plants are 

 of dwarf and compact but strong 

 growth, with rather few outer leaves 

 which are fairly smooth or slightly waved. The heads are large for size of plant, distinctly flat, solid and of excellent 

 quality. This sort is also suitable for later use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 

 C .A sure heading sort, intermediate or sect)iid early in season and adapted for autumn as well as late summer 



succession use. The plants are vij:'>rou^ an 1 ^tr(;ng growing, with a short stem and have numerous, rather short, outer 

 rilled. The heads are large deep, very firm and of excellent quality. The seed we offer 



is from carefully grown selected 

 stock. Pkt. 5c; dz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 

 y4Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



A second early 

 variety of dis- 

 tinctive merit. Heads 

 medium to large, round 

 or nearly so, very solid and heavy. 

 Interior 'color of head remarkably 

 white and of fine flavor and texture. 

 Plants vigorous growing but very 

 uniform in type and are quite short 

 stemmed. Leaves light green in 

 color, comparatively short and 

 broad. An excellent sort for the home 

 garden as it is a sure header and 

 stays in condition for use a long time. 

 Also recommended as a valuable ad- 

 dition to the List of kraut varieties. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.25; 2 Oz. $2.25; 

 V4 Lb. $4.00 



* II Q A very desirable 



All seasons large cabbage of 

 intermediate season, adapted for 

 autumn as Avell as late summer use, 

 and considered one of the most de- 

 sirable for kraut. The plants are 

 very vigororas and sure heading, with 

 few' outer leaves which are large and 

 fairly smooth or slightly waved. The 

 heads are nearly round or somewhat 

 flattened, very solid and of excellent 

 quality. It is remarkable for its 

 ability to stand the hot sun and dry 

 weather, remaining an exceptionally 

 long time in condition for use. 

 Sometimes sold as Vandergaw. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 

 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



Early Winnigstadt 



leavps which are somewhat 



Dwarf White 

 Summer 





All Seasons 



