D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



CABBAGE 



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m a leading specialty with us. Our cabbage seeds are all grown from approved 

 development on our Oakview Stock Seed Farm ; they are all grown under our 

 re is no seed more reliable, nor can any be more implicitly depended upon to give 



ith cabbage are: First, good seed; in this crop the quality of the seed used is of 

 results can possibly be obtained when poor seed is planted. Second, rich, well 

 h loam is most suitable. Third, frequent and thorough cultivation. The ground 

 sp. Cabbage is grown all over the country and specific directions regarding the 

 to all localities cannot be given. In general, north of the 40th parallel the early 

 3, hardened off by gradually exposing them to the night air and transplanted 

 setting eighteen to thirty-six inches apart, according to size of variety. South 

 of September, or later according to latitude, transplanting into cold frames if 

 ting in open ground as early as possible in the spring. 



may be sown from the middle to the last of spring and transplanted when four 

 oil is dry the late sowings should be shaded and watered in order to hasten ger- 

 ts should not be shaded or crowded in the seed bed, or they will run up weak 

 ting well. 



: and the ground stirred as they advance in growth, drawing up a little earth to 

 lead, when they should be thoroughly cultivated and left to mature. Loosening 

 ing of full grown heads. 



bages have been destroyed by maggots at the roots. The best remedy seems to 

 stem and apply an emulsion of kerosene made as follows: Add one quart of 

 soap which has been thinned to the consistency of cream. Stir the oil thorough- 

 las united with the soap and forms a cream-like substance. Then dilute with 

 a week. 



leaves and heads later may be killed by dusting with pyrethrum powder, slug 

 sonous and should not be used in large quantities, or late in the season; however, 

 J be taken to remove the outside leaves before the heads are used. 



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 usual- 

 ly an effective remedy. 



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 older and better 

 known kinds. We do not know of a single va- 

 riety offered in this country which we have not 

 seen, both in trial and in fields, and we are con- 

 fident that every good quality can be found in a 

 greater degree in the varieties we offer than in 

 any other kinds. 



FIRST EARLY SORTS 



t-i a * The earliest and surest 



karly Jersey heading of first early cab- 



WaL-AfiAlrl hages. Most gardeners depend 

 d.H.eueiu upon it for the bulk of their ex _ 



tra early crop. Its exceeding hardiness not 

 only to resist cold but other unfavorable con- 

 ditions, insures the greatest likelihood of prof- 

 itable and satisfactory results. Our stock is 

 grown and selected with the greatest care; 

 there is none better and there are few as good. 



Plant compact with few outer leaves, which are smooth and thick. Heads 

 of medium size, solid, uniformly pointed and of excellent quality. The 

 habit of growth and hardiness make it most desirable for early planting. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $2.75 



Early Spring 



Early Jersey Wakefield 



/^ii l . A strain in which 



<LnaHeStOn, Or the plant is larger 



Large Wakefield £*ti2%& 



Jersey Wakefield, the head being fully 

 as solid but less pointed and considerably 

 larger. Leaves rather large, smooth and 

 comparatively thick. Exceedingly hardy 

 and on account of its earliness and size 

 of head with market gardeners and ship- 

 pers it is deservedly a very popular sort 

 to follow Jersey Wakefield. The seed we 

 offer can be depended on to produce uni- 

 formly fine, marketable heads. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; x / 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $2.75 



El o The earliest flat headed 



arly Spring variety. A wonderful- 

 ly compact plant with few outer leaves 

 so that a great number of fine solid 

 heads can be produced on an acre. Al- 

 though it does not come to full maturity 

 as early as Jersey Wakefield, it becomes 

 solid enough for use about as early and 

 is by far the best sort for markets that 

 demand a very early, large, flat cabbage. 

 The plant is vigorous, with short stem. 

 Leaves nearly round, with short leaf stem, 

 broad, smooth and of distinctive light 

 green color. The head is very large for 

 the size of the plant, nearly equaling 

 many of the later kinds. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



