C.C.MORSE & CO. VEGETABLE ^ SEEDS! ^l^Sj 
BEETS — Continued 
The accompanying illustration of a Mammoth Long Red Mangel 
shows the immense size and irregular form these beets sometimes attain 
The true shape is a long oval, tapering nicely at the top. But it is feed 
and lots of it the stockman wants and he will get it from this Mangel 
whether it spreads at the top or runs up regularly. See price on page 1 7. 
SWISS CHARD OR. SEA KALE BEET 
Used for greens by cutting the stem and leaf, .which are also very 
ornamental. It resembles an ornamental beet top, but has no edible 
root. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; K lb. 25e; lb. 75c. 
BROCCOLI 
Should be treated the same as cauliflower, which it resembles. In 
fact, it is practically a coarse cauliflower, more divided in the head, 
grows larger and taller, and is hardier and easier to grow. 
Plant and cultivate the same as winter cabbage or kale. 
EARLY LARGE WHITE. The best variety. Heads white and 
large. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40e; k'lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00. 
Purple Cape. Good, large heads, which are tinged with purple 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; H lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
The plants are very hardy and grow from two to three feet high, bear- 
ing a large mass of leaves at the top. The sides of the main stem a t 
covered with three or four dozen small cabbage heads, which are broker 
off and cooked the same as cabbage. 
IMPROVED HALF DWARF. The standard variety. Grows two 
or three feet high, and the stem is well covered with small 
firm, round sprouts. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; M lb. 45c; lb. $1.50. 
Mangel Wurzel Stock Beet. Mammoth Long Red 
(See page 17) 
OUR SEED FARMS. "It was in 1875 that R. W. Wilson of Rochester 
New York, came to Santa Clara and began the growing of seeds for the 
Eastern dealers. He was Mibsuqu.-mly succeeded by C. C. Morse & Co. 
(our good selves). For 33 years these seed farms of the Santa 01 at; 
Valley have been one of the attractions of the county. Our principa' 
farms are. now at Gilroy where we moved them twelve years ago on 
account of our ability to get larger farms and very superior land. No one 
understands better than the market gardener the value of properly grown 
- >•••. for there is a tremendous difference in the manner of'gi' 1 
seed of all kinds. The fact that C. C. Morse & Co. supply the ino~* 
critical dealers in America, is evidence enough that their seed'is caretr -. 
and properly and intelligently grown," 
CABBAGE 
It is difficult to give definite cultural directions for cabbage, since it is possible to have good cabbage at all seasons of the vear in some 
part of the country, and seed can be planted almost any time of the year. There are three good seasons for sowing the seed however— in 
September for late winter and early spring cabbages, in March for summer and fall cabbages, and in June or July for winter cabbaees The 
seed sprouts quickly and is likely to come up very thick in the seed bed. It should be thinned early, or the plants become spindling and 
then do not head well. Transplanted to the field, they should be put twelve inches apart, in rows eighteen inches apart. To Drevent the 
co^de?& at the root - Cab "a g es require 
EARLIEST VARIETIES 
Early Baseball. One of the earliest varieties. Forms tight, solid, 
perfectly globular heads of rather small size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 
U lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD ^V^a 
most popular early varieties. Forms round, pointed heads of 
good size. Is very hardy and on account of its thick outside 
leaves is able to resist cold and other unfavorable conditions to a 
great extent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; M lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
EARLY WINNIGSTADT UT. « 
fine quality— the most sharply pointed of all cabbages. One of 
the. hardiest varieties, resists cold, wet, and insect pests to a degree 
which makes it very desirable; we recommend it as one of the 
best early varieties. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c; H lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
Early Spring. A very early flat-headed variety. Medium sized 
and good for summer use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; VI lb. 75c: lb. 
$2.50. 
Large Early Wakefield (Charleston). Is very similar to Early 
Jersey Wakefield, but nearly a third larger and a little later. Pkt 
5c; oz. 40c; U lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
ALLHEAD EARLY. Probably the earliest of the large, flat-headed 
varieties. Is good for summer, autumn, and winter crop. De- 
sirable for all sorts of planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %, lb. 60e; 
lb. $2.00. 
Morse's Selected StrainEarly Flat Dutch Cabbage 
