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D. M. FERRY 



CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



CABBAGE - SECOND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS 



Early Dwarf Flat Dutch of th?s Val- 

 uable second early sort are short stemmed, 

 compact and upright with 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 and very solid. 

 They mature a little earlier than Early Summer. 



, This variety is extensively used for the home 

 garden and market. The seed we offer is of 

 first quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Vi 

 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



oi r j- i i . This second early 



Vjlory or Lnkhuizen variety is very 

 sure heading and of excellent quality. The 

 plants are of vigorous growth, with large, 

 rather spreading outer leaves which are notice- 

 ably curved and frilled. The heads are globular 

 or very nearly round, very solid and of large 

 size for so early a variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 

 2 Oz. 75c; Vi Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 



» Hi J c i This excellent second 

 •Allnead Harly early market sort pro- 

 duces heads that are very large for so early a 

 cabbage and of very good quality. It is desir- 

 able 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. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



»»• l nx l i_ This variety which 



Mldseason Market we previously 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 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



Isolation Cages in one of Our Greenhouses at Oakview, for the Protection 

 and Hand Pollination of Selected Cabbage Plants 



i- l \\T' i i. One of the best of 



Larly WinnigStadt the second early or 

 medium early sorts, very hardy, with a very 

 hard sharply 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



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

 )UCCeSSIOn The plants are vigorous and strong growing, with 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



All 



SA very desirable large cabbage of intermediate season, adapted for autumn as well as late summer use, 

 easons 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



WA 11 C A Dew strain developed at the Wisconsin Experiment Station. It has proven very successful 



ISCOnSin All Seasons 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. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Vi Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



\t 1 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; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



C L J < - )ne o£ tne most reliable main crop or late cabbages for northern latitudes, being very hardy and exceptionally 



bureneau sure heading. In some sections this is used largely as a late home market cabbage and for snipping. The plant s 



are rather upright, with many outer leases which are waved, thin edged, crimped and distinctly frilled; stem rather short. 



The heads are large and broad, thick, somewhat flattened, compact, very solid and of excellent quality. Pkt- 10c; Oz. 25c; 



2 Oz 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



