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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



Q^gg^QE— SECOND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS 



_,_^ rn r^j.l_ '^'^^ plants of tiiis valuable second early sort are short stemmed, compact and upright 



Early Dwarr r lat Uutcn with comparatively few and short leaves. The outer leaves are slightly waved and serrnte 



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 Utile earlier than J':arly Summer. This variety is extensively used for the home garden and market. The seed we 



offer is of first quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c j 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



AUhead Early 



>-,, r r-< 1 1 • This second 



Glory or EnkhUlZen early variety 

 is very sure heading and of excellent 

 quality. The plants are of vigorous 

 growth, with large, rather spreading outer 

 leaves which are noticeably curved and 

 frilled. The heads are globular or very 

 nearly round, very solid and of large 

 size for so early a varietw Pkt. 10c: 

 Oz. 40c; 2 0z. 75c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.0C 



This excellent 

 second eai-ly market 

 sort pi-oduces heads that are very large 

 for so early a cabbage 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 com 

 pact, with few outer leaves which are 

 comparatively smooth and rather thick, 

 being nearly entire at edges and only 

 slightly waved. The si em is short. The 

 heads are solid and flat but very deep. 

 Our strain is of special value. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. £5c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



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Midseason Market 



This variety 



which we pre- 

 viously listed as Dwarf White Summer 

 is a second early variety of distinctive 

 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 soi t for the home garden as it is a sure header and 

 condition for use a long time. Also recommended as a valuable addition to the list of kraut varieties. Pkt. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 85c; V4 Lb. $1.4"; Lb. $5.00 



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All Seasons 



stays in 

 Oz. 50c: 



p 1 \\T' ' *. Jf * ^^® '^^ ^^^ best of the second early or medium early sorts, very hardy, with a very hard sharply 

 Hariy W innig'Staai 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. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Q . A sure heading sort, intermediate or second 



■Succession early in season and adapted for autumn as well 

 as late summer use. The plants are vigorous and strong grow- 

 ing, with a sliort stem and have numerous, rather short, outer 

 leaves which are somewhat frilled. The heads are large, 

 deep, very firm and of excellent quality. The seed we offer 

 is from carefully grown selected stock. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 

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



All Seasons 



Midseason Market 



A very desirable large cabbage of intei'- 

 mediate season, adapted for autumn as well 

 as laie svimmer use, and considered one of the most desirable 

 for kraut. The plants are very vigorous 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 remark- 

 able 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. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 

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



^7- I A main crop sort, very desirable where large, uni- 



VOlga fornily round heads with short stem and plants of 

 compact growth are wanted. This sort matures very eaiiy 

 for a variety furnishing such large heads of excellent shape. 

 The outer leaves are thick, long oval and rather smooth. The 

 variety is hardv, usually very solid and a good keeper. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Q V» J ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ most reliable main crop or late 



•jUreneaCl cabbages for northern latitudes, being very 

 hardy and exceptionally sure heading. In some sections this 

 is used largely as a late home market cabbage and for ship- 

 ping. The plants are rather upright, with many outer leaves 

 which are waved, thin edged, crimped and tlistinctly frilled; 

 stem rather short. The heads are large and broad, thick, some- 

 Avhat flattened, compact, verv solid and of excellent quality. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



