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CABBAGE. 



French — Choux Pocnmes. 



German —Kopf Koh L 



Cabbage requires deep, ricb, mellow soil, bigb manuring and 

 good culture to obtain fine, solid beads. For early use sow 

 seeds of the early kinds in the hot-bed or in a box in the house 

 the last of January or early In February, and transplant in the 

 open ground in April, in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the 

 row ; or sow a bed of seed outside as soon as the soil can be 

 worked. Transplant in about 4 weeks, for second early 

 ■cabbage, sow in April and transplant in May. For late cab- 

 bage, sow in May, and transplant in July in rows 3 feet apart 

 and 2 feet in the row. In transplanting it is important that 

 plants be set down to the first leaf, so that the stem may not 

 be injured in case of frost. Be careful not to cover the heart 

 of the plant. Hoe every week and stir the earth deep. As they 

 advance in growth draw a little earth to the plants until they 

 begin to head. To prevent attacks of Cabbage Fly on small 

 plants, dust thoroughly with plaster, air slacked lime or 

 wood ashes. For Cabbage Worm try Slug Shot; (see Insect 

 Destroyers in this Catalogue.) One oun.ce of seed produces about 

 2,500 plants. Four ounces will grow enough plants to set an acre. 



EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. 



Selected Jersey Wakefield. — Many market gardeners consider this the very best early cabbage 

 in cultivation. Certainly deserving of its great popularity. Grown extensively for market and shipping. 

 Its merits are many, among which are: Large heads for .an early sort, small outside foliage, and uni- 

 formity of crop. Pyramidal in shape, having a blunted or rounded peak. The sort mostly used for win- 

 tering over in cold frames. The seed we offer is first-class; sure to give satisfaction. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 2 5 c - Y-x pound, 60c. .Pound, $2.00. 



L a r ere Wakefield, or Charleston 



Wakefield.— Selection from Early Jersey 

 Wakefield, only it is 'about one week later 

 than (that popular early variety, but grows 

 much larger, heads often averaging 15 to 18 

 pounds; as solid as Winningstadt. Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, 25c. Y\ pound, 75c. Pound, $2.50. 

 Very Early Etampes.— Earliest of all 

 Cabbages, except Express. Heads oblong, 

 rounded at top, quite solid, medium size. 

 Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. Ya pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.50. 



EARLY WINNINGSTADT. 



The Old Standby.— Well known and 

 very popular. In season very close to Wake- 

 field. Heads large, decidedly conical, leaves 

 ■bright glossy-green, .solid and hard, even in 

 summer. A very sure header. Valuable not 

 only for early use, but also for winter. As 

 near wormprooff as any cabbage on the list. 

 Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. }/^ pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.50. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER, 



Selected Stock.— About 10 days later 

 •than the Early Wakefield, but being fully 

 'double the size, it may be classed as decid- 

 edly the. best <large Early Cabbage, and is 

 ■deservedly popular with market gardeners. Equal in weight to most of the J ate varieties, and its short 

 outer leaves allow it to be planted nearly as close as Wakefield. Keeps longer without bursting than any 

 variety with which we are acquainted. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 20c. Y pound, 40c. Pound, $1.50. 



Early Flat Dutch. — An excellent second early variety, producing fine large heads after the first 

 early varieties have disappeared. Highly valued, both for its fine quality and ability to stand the hot sun 

 and dry weather. Heads very solid, broad and round, flattened on top, tender and fine grained. Ounce, 

 35c. y A pound, 40c. Pound, $1.25. 



CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. 



ALL-HEAD EARLY. 



(True.) —A thoroughbred sort, on account of its remarkably uniform' size and shape, and reliability 

 for heading. Deep, flat heads, solid and uniform in color, s'hape and size. The main feature of a good 

 cabbage is tenderness, and, in this respect, it is unsurpassed. For winter sow in July, and the plants set 

 out about the middle of August will bring heads, large and solid, sure to winter well. By reason. of its 

 compactness, and the absence of loose leaves, fully 1,000 more heads can be obtained from an acre than of 

 most other good sized varieties. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 20c. K pound,' 60c. Pound, $ 2 .oo. 



