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W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



I OFFER ONLY THE BEST DANISH - GROWN SEED. 



ALLEN'S DWARF FIRST EARLY.— The 

 type of cauliflower most generally planted for market 

 Is Allen's Dwarf First Early, of which there have 

 been developed a number of selections, showing in- 

 cngased earliness, dwarf short stem growth, with 

 !£«fcei\ finer heads, and sure heading tendency. We 

 tfjtilt our si rain of this is undoubtedly the best. This 

 seed was grown for me in Denmark, where all the 

 finest, best cauliflower seed is produced. This strain 

 has given splendid results wherever tried, and I can 

 conscientiously recommend this as being the very best 

 type to be had anywhere at any price. All my custom- 

 ers, whether they grow for the home table or for mar- 

 feet purposes, are especially requested to give this cauli- 



flower a trial. Packet, 15c. ; quarter oz., 60c. ; half 

 oz., $1.00 ; oz., $1.75 ; quarter lb., $6.00. 



EARLY DWARF ERFURT.— This is really a 

 first-class cauliflower, and next to my Dwarf First 

 Early is the best and surest to head. It is a great 

 leader in the market and largely grown by market gar- 

 deners everywhere. My seed are of the very finest 

 type and all Danish grown. Pkt., 15c. ; quarter oz., 

 50c. ; half oz., 90c. ; oz., $1.65 ; quarter lb., $5.75. 



AUTUMN GIANT.— One of the finest late varie- 

 ties ; of robust habit, heads large, compact and thor- 

 oughly protected by the leaves. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 

 50c. ; quarter lb., $1.50. 



CABBAGE. 



MY CABBAGE SEED IS ALL BEST LONG ISLAND CROWN. EXCEPT DANISH BALL HEAD WHICH 



IS GROWN IN DENMARK. 



DANISH BAILHEAD (seed Danish grown). — 

 This famous cabbage was first introduced from Den- 

 mark 22 years ago, and our seed of this variety are 

 absolutely unsurpassed. It is highly esteemed for win- 

 ter use because of the great solidity and excellent keep- 

 ing qualities of the heads. It is an easy matter to 

 grow this same cabbage in cool locations in this coun- 

 try. Large quantities of it have been imported for 

 spring sales from Denmark, and it has proven to be 

 mosjt popular in our markets. From repeated trials, as 

 w^Ias from experience of many customers purchasing 

 fflBWTicl;-. I am convinced that every one who plants 

 lyjfHl be pleased with the outcome. The heads are 

 more solid lhan those of any other variety grown, and 

 wilt "weigh about a quarter more than any other varie- 

 ties of the same size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c"; quarter lb., 

 60c. ; 11).. S2.00. 



SUREHEAD. — This is a first-class main-crop 

 variety, very uniform in size and color, strong, vigor- 

 ous grower : for late use. Surehead is the proper 

 name, as it never falls to make a remarkably fine, 

 solid, large, round head. A very popular variety. 

 Pkt., 5c ; oz.. 15c ; quarter lb., 50c ; lb., $1.50. 



EARLY DWARF DRUMHEAD.— A second 

 early, large, round, solid-heading variety. This is one 

 of the, best, following Charleston, Wakefield, maturing 

 about ten days later. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; quarter lb., 

 50c; lb., $1.50. 



EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.— This Is no 

 doubt the best first early cabbage in cultivation ; It 

 forms* fine, solid heads of good size, conical in shape, 

 with very few outside leaves ; the quality Is of the best. 

 We offer this as the earliest strain of standard variety. 

 Our seed are grown only from selected heads ; our 

 strain Is remarkably pure, warranted to give satisfac- 

 tion. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c. ; quarter lb., 50c. ; lb., $1.50. 



ALL SEASONS, OR VANDERGRAW.— As 



early as Drumhead cabbage, yielding heads of the 

 largest size, very desirable for early spring, summer 

 or fall use. I have been growing this cabbage for a 

 number of years, and it has always been a favorite 

 with me. rkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c ; quarter lb., 50c. ; lb., 

 $1.50. 



LARGE CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD — 



Selected stock, large, solid heads, of good quality, a 

 few days later than Early Jersey Wakefield; especially 

 recommended for market gardeners or for home gar- 

 den ; produces fully twice as much per acre as the early 

 variety. The strain I offer is exceptionally pure and 

 aot fail to give satisfaction, as it combines all of 

 : good qualities of an early, long-keeping sort, which 

 especially desirable for shipping. This variety is 

 t-wn around Philadelphia and Charleston, S. C, and 

 mftpj other points, for long-distance shipment, and is 

 practically the best large early sort on the market. 

 Pkt, 5c. ; oz.. 15c ; quarter lb., 50c. ; lb., $1.50. 



FOTLER'S BRUNSWICK— Our true stock of 

 this famous late variety is good for both intermediate 

 and winter use : the heads are uniformly harfr JMd 

 solid, and considerably earlier than the ordinary WSr 

 Dutch ; foiiage is a light bluish green, of dwarf, com- 

 pact growth : solid, flat heads, which rest almost on 

 the soil, owing to the very short stem, while a few 

 outer leaves grow very closely about the heads. Pkt., 

 5c. ; oz., 15c ; quarter lb., 50c ; lb., $1.50. 



IMPROVED LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD. 



— The heads of this variety grow to be very large size 

 and heavy weight ; they are solid and of good quality 

 and texture ; can be planted closely in the field, as it 

 has but few loose leaves. It is an excellent winter 

 variety, largely planted by growers who make a spe- 

 cialty of shipping cabbage, as it stands transportation 

 well. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; quarter lb., 50c ; lb., $1.50. 



SUCCESSION.— This favorite variety comes In 

 a few days after Early Summer, and is a good early, 

 round-headed sort, which heads very evenly. It Is a 

 popular variety and largly grown by both market gar- 

 deners and amateurs. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c ; quarter lb., 

 50c. ; lb., $1.50. 



VOLGA. — Said to have originated over ten years 

 ago in Russia. The principal points of superiority 

 are as follows : First, uniformity ; second, solidity of 

 head ; third, the leaf stalks, while rather large, are 

 tender and white, making a most desirable variety for 

 all purposes for which cabbage is used ; fourth, hardi- 

 ness (in this respect the Volga will compare favorably 

 with any variety grown) ; fifth, the Volga is remark- 

 able for quick-growing habits, as are all varieties that 

 originate in cold countries. Seed of Volga sown on 

 July 15 will mature perfect heads as early as other 

 varieties that are sown earlier in July. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 

 15c. ; quarter lb., 50c ; lb., $1.50. 



PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH.— This is a stand- 

 ard late variety that has been a favorite for many 

 years. It is a superior cabbage for late use, possessing 

 all the good; qualities of the Flat Dutch, and is a sure 

 header. With good cultivation on moist, rich ground, 

 ninety-five in one hundred will head up hard. I have 

 a fine stock of seed of this popular late variety. Pkt., 

 5c. ; oz., 15c. ; quarter lb., 50c ; lb., $1.50. 



BURPEE'S ALLHEAD.— The largest heading 

 of the second early sorts. The quality is excellent. It 

 is remarkable for its deep, flat heads, of uniform size, 

 ot compact growth and solid ; has very few outer 

 leaves, therefore it can be planted as close in the row 

 as Wakefield. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; quarter lb., 50c. ; 

 lb., $1.50. 



