p. MANN & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



CABBAGE, 



French— Choux Poennies. 



German —Kopf Koh I, 



Cabbage requires deep, rich, mellow soil, hlgb manuring and 

 good culture to obtain fine, solid heads. 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. b"or 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 andstirthe earthdeep. 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 ounce of seed produces about 

 2,300 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, 

 200. X pound. 50c. Pound, Si. 50. 



Lar^e "Wakefield, or Charleston 



Wakefield.— Selection 'from Early Jersey. 

 Wakefield, only hi 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, 

 'iQ. Onr ce, -Cc. 1^ pound, 5Cc. Pound, SI. 75. , 



Very Early Etampes. — Earliest of all 

 Cabbages, except Express. Heads oblong, 

 rounded at top, quite -solid, medium size. 

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

 Pound, $1.50. 



EARLY WINNINGSTADT. 



The Old Standby.— Well known and 

 v^ery 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 wormproof as any cabbage on the list. 

 Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. .J4 pound, 40c. 

 Pound, $1.50. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER. 



Selected Stock.— About lo days later' 



than the Early Wakefield, but being fully 

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

 edly the. best large Eariy Cabbage, and is 

 deservedly popular with market gardeners. Equal in weight to most of the Jate- varieties, and its short 

 outer leaves allov/ 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. Yj^ pound, 40c. Pound, 5J-i5- 



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, 

 J5C. , j4 pound, 40c. Pound, $1.25. 



CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. 



ALL-HEAD EARLY. 



(TRUE.)— A thoroughbred sort, on account of its re- 

 markably uniform size and shape, and reliability for 

 heading. Deep, flat heads, solid and uniform in color, 

 Bhape aad 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. Package, 5c. Ounce, 20c. ^^ pound, 50c. 

 Pound, 81.50. 



LOUISVILLE DRUMHEAD.-A strong and vigorous, 

 but not coarse growing sort of Flat Dutch type. Plants 

 short stemmed and compact, with broad well rounded, 

 large leaves, very full at base. Head, semi-flat, thick 

 and of good quality. Package, 5c. Ounce, i5c. impound, 

 40c. Pound, 81.26. 



