D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



CABBAGE~~SECOND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS 



MiosEASON Market 



F ir^ f CI 4-01-1-. '^^^ plants of this valuable second early sort are short stemmed, compact and upright 



E<£irly Uwarr rla-t L/UtCn ^vlth comparatively few and short leaves. The outer leaves are slightly waved and serrate 



at the edges. The heads are large for size of plant, are nearly round or somewhat flattened, close, firm arid very solid. They 



mature a little earlier than Early Summer. Tliis variety is extensively used for the home garden and market. The seed we 



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



^1 r p 11 • This second early variety is very sure heading and of excellent quality. The plants are of 



Lslory Or HiIlKnUlZen 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 variety. 

 2 Oz. 75c; 'A Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 



A IIU J F 1 This excellent second early market sort produces heads that are very large for so early a cabbage and 



/\.llne3.Cl tLiAVly 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 compact, with few outer 



leaves which are comparatively smooth and rather thick, being nearly entire at edges and only slightly waved. The stem is 



short. The heads are solid and flat but very deep. Our strain is of special value. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2Oz.40c; V4 Lb. 75c; 



Lb. $2.50 



mi|« 1 w 1 . This variety which we previously listed as Dwarf White Summer is a second early variety of 



!VlIClS6aSOn IVla.rKet 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 bioad. An excellent sort for the home garden 



as it is a sure header and stays in condition for use a long time. Also recommended as a valuable addition to the list of 



kraut varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



P I WT' ' f. Ji. '^n^ of 'liP best of the second early or niediimi early sorts, very hardy, with a very hard sharply 

 £ja.rly W innig^Sta.ut 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 desirable winter cabbage. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Q .A sure heading sort, intermediate or second early in season and adapted for autumn as well as late summer use. 



succession The plants are vigorous and strong growing, m'th a short 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.SOc; >4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 " 



» 11 Q A. very desirable large cabbage of intermediate season, adapted for autumn as well as late summer use, 



All seasons 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 remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather, remaining an excep- 

 tionally long time in condition for use. Sometimes sold as Vandergaw. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb.$2.50 



\1T' • All Q A new strain developed at the Wisconsin Experiment Station. It has proven very successful 



Wisconsin ah season in resisting cabbage yellows in districts where large plantings are made for kraut. It is a 



shade darker in color than other strains of All Seasons but is the same in shape and size of head, type of leaf and habit of 



plant. It matures a little slower than other All Seasons. The seed we offer is from proven stock and is of the true disease 



resistant strain. { See further description page 6 J Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 0z. $1.60; V4 Lb. $2.75; Lb. $10.00 



«r I A main crop sort, very desirable where large, uniformly round heads with short stem and plants of compact growth 



Volga are wanted. This sort matures very early for a variety furnishing such large heads of excellent shape. The 



outer leaves are thick, long oval and rather smooth. The variety is hardy, usually very solid and a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



oil One of the most reliable main crop or late cabbages for northern latitudes, being very hardV and exceptionally 



DUreneaa sure heading. In some sections this is used largely as a late home market cabbage and for shipping. The 



plants are rather upright, with many outer leaves which are waved, thin edged, crimped and distinctly frilled; stem rather 



short. The h^ads are large and l)road, thick, somewhat flattened, compact, very solid and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



