

SEEDS AND IMPLEMENTS 



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CABBAGE 



French— Choux Poenmes. 



German— Kopf Kohl. 



Cabbage requires deep, rich, mellow soil, high 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. For second early cabbage, sow in April and 

 transplant in May. For late cabbage, 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 and stir the earth deep. 

 As they advance in growth draw a little earth to the plants until 

 they begin to head To prevent splitting or bursting go frequently 

 over the ground and start every cabbage that appears about to ma- 

 ture, by pushing them over sideways, which breaks some of the 

 roots and checks its growth. 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 De- 

 stroyersJ'6 this Catalogue.) One ounce of seed produces about 

 2,500 J»fants. Four ounces will grow enough plants to set an acre. 



EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIEED. 



Early Jersey Wakefield, Selected Stock.— 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 

 uniformity 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. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 25c. 

 i^lb 60c. Lb.[.$2.00 7 



Y Larg^e Wakefield, or Charleston 

 Wakefield. — Selection from Early Jersey 

 Wakefield, only it is about one week later than 

 that popular early variety, but grows much 

 larger, heads often averaging 15 to 18 lbs.; as 

 solid as Winningstadt. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 25c. 

 V^ lb. 75c. Lb. $2.50. 



Very Early Etamijes.— Earliest of all 

 Cabbages, except Express. Heads oblong, 

 rounded at top, quite solid, medium size. Pkt. 



5c. '0.2.-1 5c. 



lb.. 40c. Lb. $1.50. 



i/^EARLY WINNINGSTADT. 



The Old Standby.— Well known and 

 very 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. 



/Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. 



lb. 40c. Lb. $1.50. 



CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. 



HENDERSON'S EARLYSUMMER 



Selected Stock.— About 10 days later 

 than the Early Wakefield, but being fully 

 double the size, it may be classed as decidedly 

 the best large Early Cabbage, and is deser- 

 weight to most of the late varieties, and its short outer 

 Keeps longer without bursting than any variety 



vedly popular with market gardeners. Equal in 

 leaves allow it to be planted nearly as close as Wakefield 

 with which we are acquainted. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 20c. \i lb. 40c. Lb. $1.50. 

 '''=**" 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 wfeather. Heads very solid, broad and round, flattened on top, tender and fine grained. Oz. 15c. V 

 lb. 40c. Lb. $1.25 



ALL-HEAD EARLY. 



(True.) — A thoroughbred sort, on account of its remarkably uniform size and shape, and reliability for 

 heading. Deep, flat heads, solid and uniform in color, shape and 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. By reason of its compactness, 

 and the absence of loose leaves, fully 1,000 more heads can be obtained from an acre than of most other 

 good sized varieties. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 25c. \i lb. 70c. Lb. $2.50. 



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