14 ‘J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 
raising of Cabbage for spring has become quite an item of late years. Wakefield 
varieties should be sown a little earlier than the Harly’ Summer, the latter kind not till 
November, but in a frame, so the young plants can be protected against cold weather, 
which we generally have between December and January. After the middle of January 
setting out can be commenced. These early varieties of Cabbage require spécial 
fertilizing to have them large. Early varieties are sown during the winter and early 
spring. Cabbage is a very important crop, and one of the best paying for the market 
gardener. It requires more work and attention than most people are willing to give te 
raise Cabbage plants during the months of July and August. We have found, by careful 
observation, that plants raised in August are the surest to head here. The/most suc- 
cessful gardeners sow the seeds thinly in seed beds, and water several times during 
the day; in fact the seed bed is never allowed to get dry from the sowing of the 
seed till large enough to transplant. There is no danger in doing this of scalding 
the plants, as many would suppose; but, on the contrary, the plants thrive well, and so 
treated will be less liable to be attacked by cabbage flies, as they are too often disturbed 
during the day. Tobacco dust and “Corona Dry” scattered on the plants and in the 
walks between the beds is a sure preventive against insects. One ounce to 3,000 plants, 
5 ounces to the acre. Requires 90 to 120 days to mature. 
VOLGA.—The 
quickest growing, 
large late variety, 
heads are nearly as 
round as a ball and 
as hard and solid as 
Danish Ballhead, a . 
while they are much ~ Wi; ANN { 
larger and_ heavier, ; i 
often weighing 15 Ibs. S \ 
each. The quality of : AN Wi 
this Cabbage is very 3 SCJ. VQ { 
fine both for cooking 
and for kraut. A 
good keeper. taane 
plants are so compact 
that they can be set 
1% x 3 feet and will 
produce enormous 
crops on good rich 
land, and fair crops 
on land that would 
not produce a ton to 
the acre of some 
varieties. Packet, 
5e. and 10c.}; 0z., 60c.; / We 
14 1b., $1.50; Ib., $4.50, | <s 
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postpaid. ESA ON \ 
LOUISVILGIE eS ay 
DRUMHEAD. — A 
strong and vigorous 
growing sort of Flat 
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Dutch type. Plants short stemmed and EARLY DWARF SAVOY.—Head rather 
compact, with broad, well rounded large small, but solid; leaves very curled and 
jieaves, very full at base. Heam semi-flat, succulent; of a dark green color. Very fine 
good quality. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; 02., 50c.; for family garden. Packet, 10c.; 0z., 50c.; 
1% 1lb., $1.25; 1b., $4.00, postpaid. S 
Stein’s Early Flat Dutch. 
STEIN’S EARLY FLAT DUTCH.—This 
is one of the earliest cabbages for its Solid South. 
size. The demand for its seed has steadily SOLID SOUTH.—A cabbage introduced 
increased since it was introduced. It is a by one of the leading cabbage growers on 
sure header, very regular and well adapted | Long Island. It is of the same season as 
for shipping. Is planted exclusive of all the Early Summer, and very hard heading; 
other kinds by some of the largest cabbage | the crop can be cut almost at any time. 
growers. Packet, 5c. and 10c.; 0oz., 50c.; Packet, 5c. and 10c.; 0z., 60c.; 14 lb., $1.50; 
% Ihb., $1.25: lb., $4.00, postpaid. | lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
