CABBAGE. 
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CABBAGE (First Ripeners)— continued. 
REEDLAND EARLY l>RUMnEAI).— To any one wanting an Early 
Iflat-licjKled Cabbage of reliability, be he a market gardener, 
private sarilener or an amateur, we recommend the Keedland 
Karly Driimbead as uniting all the essentials. A variety bred 
upon our Keedlaud Farm. It is short-steniuied, flat-headed, 
large and uniiBually early lor a large, broad-headed sort. This 
variety might be called the "Challenger." In all localities 
where it has been tried it has become a favorite variety, and is 
recommended by all experienced Cabbage growers. It will do 
for lirst, second and third early, intermediate and late. No 
Cabbage ever grown by us approaches it in so -Many desirable 
qnalities. indeed, it suits all seasons, all conditions and all 
wants; it is the pei-fection of a Cabbage as respects hal>it and 
quality, and one we tie to, as we consider the Keedlaud to be 
A No 1, a gilt-edged sort. Market gardeners at Mobile write us 
that it stands cold better than any other sort known in that 
section. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 60c. 
WinnigstaUt.— All old style early pointed form, very popular wilii 
(iennans. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 25c. 
Bloorasdale Early Market.— This is ofiered as a second early, 
succeediuK the Bloonisdale Bullock-Heart. It is of K-XTKaoiidinahy sizk 
for an early ripening variety— heads reaehiiitj twelve to fifteen poiinils 
under good culture, which u niu.st have to attain perfection. Were wo 
to write a page in its praise, we could not .say too much. In form it is 
CONICAL, smooth in leaf. iiAitov in con.stiiution, the sun nevkr wilts it 
and cold is comparatively di.-^ regarded. It is, however, a rank feeder, 
and is seen only in perfection on strong, highly manured land, deeiily 
cultivated. It asually heads at Philadelphia the latter end of June, and 
may be cut successively throughout July. This is not offeked as a 
FIRST EARLY sort. In its proper place as a second karly it will meet 
every expectation. PL.-\NT IT. WONDERFULIA' FINE. Pkts. 5c. 
and 10c. ; per oz. oOc. 
Irarge Jersey Wakefield.— This is an admixable sort and fully 
sustains all we have lieretofore said in its favor, as a variety suited u- the 
family garden, and in some sections it is growing in favor as a niij-ket 
variety. Not so early by iwn week.s, but twice the size and weight of the 
Karly .lersey Wukefielrt. Hen Is ox-heart formed and hard. Texture of 
leaves delicate and tender w lien cooked. We introduced this variety in 
1874; it has since been renamed the "Charleston Wakefield." Pkts 5c 
and 10c. ; per oz. 30e. 
Ne-w Vork Early Summer.— A favorite early sort in the New York 
market. Heads oval, color hlnisli green with lighter-colored veins, stem 
short and stocky. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz 30e. 
I<andretliH' all the Vear 'Round.— Ten davs later than the 
Reedhind liarly Drumhead. No Catibage oiVered as an' All-Sea,sons Cab- 
bage is superior to this, lieing admirably adajjted for .Spring Summer 
Autumn or Winter. Without respect to "haljit or <iualitv, it i-s the hardiest 
of Cabbages grown under the variable climatic conditions of Maine, 
Minnesota, Carolina, Florida, Mississippi orlCan-sas. being (-apable either 
young or old, of resisting a greater amount of frost tlian aiiv other, while 
under the heat and drought of .Summer it .■^tandsnnllaggiiig. Its charac- 
ter is indicated by its leaves, which are dark blue, iliiek and leathery 
The heads solid, sweet, large, fiat. The stem short and sturdy. Tlie 
seed of tbis sort may* be sown suecessivelv and cdutinuously "in anv 
locality during all periods when Cabbage isdrillcd. Its name ■indicates 
Its quality as an all-around or all -.seasons sort. Sold in sealed packages 
only. Pkts. 5c. and lOe. ; per oz- S.'ie. 
Bloomsdale Early Drumhead.— In form, from ROtJND to flat- 
size large ; always solid, few e.Yi ra leaves ; rather short in stem and will 
STAND withoijt BtTRSTiN.,: .Mich qualities the marlvct gardener can dulv 
appreciate. For a family Cabbage, to succeed tiie earlier sorts, we co.m- 
MEND IT unhesitattnclv. .Sow iu Autumn, or in hotbed in Spring. 
DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS VARIETY. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 30c. 
I.OM«r Island I^Iedium Elat »utch.— A varictry for Autumn 
and early Winter use. Heads generally flat, largo in size, good keeper; 
" sort desirable for both market and family garden. Pkts. 5c. and lOe. ; 
oz. SOe. 
Succession.— Intermediate between the Early Flat Dutch and the Late 
I' lat Dutch, slightly later than the second earlv sorts, and much earlier 
than the late sarts. Stem sliort, s\ire header, heads Hat and closely 
leaved ovr. Color, light green, similar to the old Newark Early Flat 
Dutch. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 30c. 
BI.OOMSDAI.E EAELY OWARF FLAT IJUTCH.— This variety 
produces a thick leaf, very dark blue in color. It has succeeded 
admirably in the .Southern States on account of its ability (o 
resist lieat. Its succulent leaves never wilt under the most 
severe sun, while it produces very fine large heads after tiie 
early sorts have disappeared. We recommend it highly, not 
only for the Sonth, but for the North as well. It is one of the 
very best Summer Cabbages -short in stem and reliable as a 
producer of flat compact heads. In tb.- South wUere Cabbage 
is usually sown in Autumn, to be later planted out, to head in 
early Spring, we know from rei>eated testimony this variety is 
invaluable. It will come into head immediately succeeding the 
L.arge Jersey Wakefield when similai-ly treated, and thus forms 
an unbroken succession. To the market gardener of the North- 
ern and Middle States it will be found of especial value sown in 
cold frames iu October and November to plant out in the Spring 
as a succession to the smaller earlier varieties. Every one 
should have the Bloomsdale Early IJwarf Flat Uxitch. Pkts. So. 
and 10c. ; per oz. 30c. 
All Seasons.— (New York).— Sure header, heads deep and flat to 
roundish, maturing with some irregiilaritj'. Color, darker than Succes- 
sion. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. : per oz. SOc. 
I^AXE VARIEXIES. 
«S^Much Imported Late Cabbage Seed is on'ercd as American at low 
prices. Our experience is that Imported Seed of the late varieties is aljso- 
Intely worthless. 
Market Gardeners' Large I.,ate Elat Uutch.— For a large, 
heavy, hard, smooth-leaved, late-ripening Cabbage, no strain is superior 
and lew equal to this. The leaves are feathered to the stalk, slightly 
fluted or twisted on the outer edges. Color, a clear green with a gray or 
ashy shade under certain lights. When frost strikes the outer leaves 
theyolleu become dashed on the margiu with faint tones of red and 
purple, which color sometimes runs into the vein work of the outer 
leaves, but does not atl'ect those forming the head. The liead is thick, 
broad, solid and slightly rounded on the toji, though the variety is wliat 
is termed a flat head. The leaves extend over the centre line of 
the head and fold down alternately, tightly forming a comi)act head. 
The natural habit of the seedling plants is to develop thick, short, stocky 
stems, but this quality is affected by llie system of growth, for if the 
seedlings are crowded in the bed or grown amomr weeds, or under the 
shade of a house, fence or tree, thev reach upward lor air and light, 
the result being the development of long slim stalks, which bad form of 
plants cannot be corrected l)y any subsequent culture. Thesccdis worth 
twice the money asked for it. It is grown upon our own farms, under 
our own personal dailv oversiglit, and the strain carefully .selected to 
meet the most critical demand. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 3,',e. 
market Gardeners' I^arije I^ate Drumhead (veri/ chmce). 
—Late, large, hardy, certain to head, and being of licavv weight, quite 
productive. Kol surpnsse'l by anv stock under this name! Pkts. 5c. and 
10c. ; per oz. 35e. 
Bloomsdale I^arsre I^ate Elat Dutch.— We recommend this 
variety botli for family use and niarlcet-gardeners' profit, as it is a good 
keeper and excellent .'■liipper. Its quality can be relied upon as produc- 
ing oil rich soil iininen.se llac heads perfectly solid and of superior text- 
ure. This variel\- has a short stem, is free from loose leaves, and may 
be dcscrilied ;is "long standing,'' that is to sav not inclined to burst, as is 
the habit with many large Cabbages when fuUv developed. Pkts. 5c. 
and 10c. ; per oz. S'lc. 
Bloomsdale Earjfe Eate Orunihead.— This is one of our 
standard late maturing varieties. Lale, large, solid, always reliable as a 
header and noicd for its excellent quaUly. Pkts. 5c. and lOc. ; per oz. 25c. 
Eaudreths' Eary:c- Eate Mountain.— A strong-growing, late- 
ripening sort, of greal eonsiiliii ional vigor. Heads vary fnmi liall-rouud 
to II. -It. This variety re.sisis heal anil cold liet'.er than "most oilier sorts, 
and as it is of beayy ueiglit, will be found of ealiie to the market and 
family gardener. (Jolor, deep blue. RELIABLE. Pkts. 5c. and 10c. ; 
!>er oz. -Joe. 
Berg-en Mammoth.— Among the largest of the Ctvbbages grown by 
us. Plant hardy and a rank feeder. Pkts. .'jo. aud lOc. ; per oz. 26c. 
Buncojube. A favorite in mountain districts of the South. Pkts. 5c. 
and 10c. ; per oz. 25c. 
Green Glazed.— A glossy pea green variety, long cnltiviited in tlie 
Southern States, resisting the mlael; of fleas, bugs and Caterpillars better 
than others. Pkt-^. 5e. aiel lOe. : per oz. lOc. 
Red Oulch.— Leaves red or pur), le, and exclusively used for pickling. 
Pkts. 5e. and :0e. ; ;ier oz 3llc. 
Drumhead Siivov. A favorite form of Savov, a small Drumhead, 
early aiul desinilile iuqnaiiiy. Pkls. 5c. and 10c. ; per oz. 30c 
IJlm Savoy.— The best among the foreign ranks of Savoy. Pkls. 5c. and t 
10c. ; peroz. Itile. | 
Green Curled Savoy.— This is undoubtedly the finest type of 
Winter Cal'liagc. After haying lieeu frosted it boils like maurow, and 
is not surpassed even liy ilie Cauli llowei- iu its best eoiidition. Tliestrain 
is not to lie <'iiiil'ouiided xvith i iiw-puieicn j.MeoirrKii shkds. It is a shy 
luoducer of seed, aud eonsequcntlv never verv ideutifiU. Pkts. 5c. and 
10c. ; per oz. 30c. 
PEKR WILLE, N. Y.— Landreths' Earliest Cabbage is the best ever brouffht into this section. It grows as hard as a cannon ball and will be the only one 
I will grow. 
CENTKE POINT, IOWA.— The Department of Agriculture at Washinfjton, D. C, sent me some Landretlis' Earliest Cabbage, which gave better satisfac- 
tion than anything 1 have ever grown. 
