J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 15 John St., New York. 



CABBAGE. 1 



Chou. Berza de re$ollo. $of}l. 

 JRE.— Soil for Cabbage should be rich and heavy loam, with good drainage. On such a soil, with an 



abundance of stable or Thorburn's Complete 

 manure, excellent crops are sure to be grown. 

 For early spring sow in fall ; not too early, or 

 the plants are liable to bolt in the spring instead 

 of heading. In a month the plants will be fit 

 to transplant to cold-frames, where they are 

 wintered, taking care, in planting, to set the 

 young plants down to the first leaves. Trans- 

 plant in spring as soon as the ground can be 

 worked, setting the plants two feet apart one 

 way and from twelve to eighteen inches the 

 other, according to the variety. If it is desir- 

 able to economize space, Lettuce or Radish 

 may be sown between the rows, as they will be* 

 out of the way before the Cabbage needs the 

 room. For late or winter crops the seed is 

 sown in May, and the plants set out in July. 

 In this case they are set in rows two by three 

 early Jersey Wakefield. feet, so as to work them with a horse and cul- 



tivator. To destroy the green worm that is so 

 destructive to the leaves and heads of Cabbage and Cauliflower, an experienced grower says: "Take one 

 ounce of saltpetre and dissolve it in twelve quarts of water; then take a short-handled whisk broom, dip it in 

 the solution, and sprinkle the plants well. One application is sufficient, unless the stuff is washed off by heavy 



rains. The liquid, being perfectly clear, never colors the Cauliflower or Cabbage heads.'- To prevent the 

 turnip flea attacking the young plants, sift fine air-slaked lime or tobacco dust over them as soon as they appear 



above the ground. Peroz. % lb. Per lb. 



352 Express. The earliest of all ; small solid heads, fine quality . . . _ ?o 20 $0 60 $2 00 



353 Etampes. A fine extra-early small French sort, with pointed heads 20 50 1 50 



354 Early York. The standard English sort 20 50 1 50 



358 Early Jersey Wakefield. Well known, and most valuable for early 30 85 3 00 



360 Early Winuigstadt. A standard second-early variety 20 50 1 50 



361 Red Winuigstadt. In size and solidity it resembles the White Winnigstadt. The 



heads are a fine, deep red color and very tender . .... . . . per packet, 10 cts. . 



362 Early Dwarf Savoy. The earliest Savoy variety ; distinct and good 20 50 1 50 



364 Early Ulm Savoy. Small, round, deep green heads ; very early 20 50 1 50 



368 Stein Early Flat Dutch, A remarkably fine strain ; a sure header, the heads weigh- 

 ing from ten to twelve r»ounds. Most valuable for market 30 85 3 00 



370 Improved Early Summer. A superior second-early sort ; produces large and solid 



heads of fine quality . 25 75 2 50 



372 Selected All-Seasons. One of the finest for second-early or late, growing to a large 



size quickly and surely. The true sure- header 25 75 250 



373 Henderson Succession. An excellent second-early or late sort, on the style of All- 



Seasons 30 85 3 00 



374 Filder-Kraut, or Pomeranian Pointed Head 20 60 2 00 



376 Fottler Brunswick. Good solid heads, either for second-early or late 25 75 2 50 



378 Large Late Drumhead. A standard winter Cabbage for main crop 25 75 2 50 



380 Large Late Flat Dutch. Also a valuable main-crop sort for market 25 75 2 50 



382 • Vandergaw Quick-Growing Flat Dutch. A sure-heading sort 30 85 3 00 



384 Thorhurn Market-Gardener's Private Stock Flat Dutch. Fine strain of the 



immense winter Cabbage grown on Long Island for market 30 85 3 00 



386 Large Luxembourg. Solid head, oval shape, outer leaves tinged red, stem remark- 



ably short ; very sweet and tender . 25 75 2 50 



387 Thorburn New Stock Drumhead Savoy. Very fine strain . 30 85 3 00 



388 Green-Glazed. Glossy green ; suitable for hot climates 20 60 2 00 



392 Thorhurn Improved Red Stone-Head. Very large, solid, red heads ; the finest 



strain of Red Cabbage 30 85 3 00 



394 Chinese Cabbage (Pe-Tsai) 30 85 3 00 



CARDOON. 



Cardoon. Cardo. ©arbon. 



Culture. — Sow early in spring, in rows where they are to stand, and thin them to one foot apart. When 



full size, bind the plants together with straw or matting, and earth up like Celery to blanch. The stems of the 



leaves are used for salads, soups and stews. Per oz 



480 Large Solid. Grows about four feet high ; leaves nearly free from spines per pkt., 10c. . $0 50 



