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Charleston Wakefield. — A strong growing variation of the preceding. See priced- 
list in back of this catalogue. 
Landreths' Large York. — The hardiest variety we sell, and generally proof against 
insects, which, we ne^d not add, is an important quality It is conical, and matures as a 
succession to the Charleston Wakefield. See priced-list in back of this catalogue. 
Bloomsdale "Parly Market — This is offered as a Second Early, succeeding the 
Bloorasdale Bullock Heart It is of extraordinary size, for an early ripening; variety — heads 
reaching twelve to fifteen pounds under good culture, which it must have to attain perfection. 
Were we to write a page in praise, we could not say too much. In form it is conical., smooth 
ViBW OF A Cabbage Bed at Bloomsdale. Enough to set 300 Acres. 
in leaf, hardy in constitution, the sun never wilts it, and cold is comparatively disregarded. 
It is; however, a rank feeler, and is seen only in perfection on strong, highly manured laud, 
deeply cultivated. It usually heads at Philadelphia the latter end of June, and may be cut 
succes.sivelv throughout July. This is not offered as a first early sort. In its proper place as 
a second early it will meet every expectation. Plant it. Wonderfully fine. See priced-list in 
back of this catalogue. 
Reedland Early Drumliead.— To any one wanting an Early Flat-headed Cabbage of 
reliability, be he a market gardener, private gardener or an amateur, we recommend the 
Reedland Karlv Drumhead as uniting all the essentials. A variety bred upon our Reedland 
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Reedland Early Drumhead. 
Farm. It is short-stemmed, flat-headed, large and unusuallv earlv for a large, broad-headed 
sort. This variety might be called the " Challeiiger." 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 first, second arid third early, intermediate and late. No Cabbage ever 
frown by us approaches it in so many desirable qualities; indeed, it suits all seasons all con- 
itions and all wants; it is the perfection of a Cabbage as respects habit and quality, and 
