Broccoli. 
Culture.- Nearly allied to the Cauli- 
flower, but more hardy. The seed should 
be sown in this district in the early part of 
May, and transplanted in June ; further 
south, the sowing should be delayed until 
June or July, and the transplanting accord- 
ingly from August to October. In parts of 
the country, where the thermometer does 
not fall below 20 to 25 degrees. Broccoli may 
be had in perfection from November tmtil 
March. It succeeds best in a moist and rather cool atmosphere. 
White Cape — Heads medium size close and compact and of a creamy 
white color ; flavor most excellent. Pkt loc., oz. 35c., '/I lb. $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Purple Cape— Considered by many the best for the north, produc- 
ing fine heads of a purplish brown color. Pkt. loc., oz. 35c., •/ lb. 
$1.25, postpaid. 
gorecole. 
SEE KALE. 
grassels Spi*<>^ts- 
CULTUKK. — Sow in May in the same manner 
as Cauliflower, and transplant in July one foot 
apart in the rows. In gardens both large and 
small, Brussels Sprouts are without exception 
the very best winter vegetable that can be 
grown. Not the least valuable point connected 
with the Brussels Sprouts is that they are as 
hardy as the common curled Greens. The com- 
mon cabbage is hardy enough in a young state, 
but when full grown and hearted, frost soon 
destroys the largest heads, which rot and fall to pieces. Not so the 
Brussels Sprouts. Being small and hard, they are not in the least 
affected by frosts. The real sprout is not much larger than a marble, 
and as firm and hard almost as the stalk itself. These are the 
sort which cooks prefer ; they strip off their outer covering, cook 
them whole, and serve them up artistically in that fashion. When 
cooked through and no more, such sprouts melt in the mouth like the 
tenderest Cauliflower, and are equally good. 
Dwarf Improved— A standard variety producing compact heads of 
line quality. Per pkt., 5c., oz. 15., 'X lb. 50c. post paid. 
Cabbage. 
Wctiike especial pleasure in recommending our strains of Cabbage 
to our patrons. Exercising as we do the utmost care in the growth 
and selection of our seed stocks, we know that the Cabbage seed 
which we offer is unsurpassed in quality. We do not offer two strains 
of one variety, as we deem the di's/ none too good for those who 
kindly favor us with their orders. Cabbage will thrive on any good 
corn land, though the stronger the soil the better they will develop. 
New land is preferable. Plough deep and manure very liberally. 
The early sorts bear planting from eighteen inches to two feet apart 
in the rows, with the rows from two to two and a half feet apart ; the 
large varieties to be from two to tour feet apart in the rows, with 
rows from two and a half to four feet apart, the distance varying 
with the size. The crop should receive as many as three hoeings and 
three cultivalings. Cabbage will not usually follow cabbage or tur- 
nips successfully in field culture, unless three or four years have 
intervened between the crops. 
Express— This valuable variety which was first introduced three 
vears ago, is all that was claimed for it by the introducers. Kxcels 
in earliness all the sorts we have grown, and has the shape of the 
Etampe cabbage, but is smaller and eight to ten days earlier ; has 
few outside le?"es and therefore may be planted very close. It 
makes a large, nard head, of very handsome appearance ; cooking 
qualities are excellent. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., >4 lb. 75c., lb. .$2.50. post- 
ptiid. 
Early Jersey Wakefield— Our strain of this most popular Cabbage 
is we believe unequalled. The heads are conical in .shape, compact, 
very hard and with very few outside leaves. Seed such as we offer 
is very cheap at price charged and we know better cannot be had 
at any price. Per pkt 5c., oz. 25c., 'A lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
E.^RLY SUM.MER 
Early Summer — A deservedly popular variety. It forms large solid 
round flattened heads of excellent quality, as the heads are nearly 
double the size of other early varieties, the Early Summer is re- 
garded by many market gardeners as one of the most profitable 
early varieties. Our seed is true and grown from selected heads. 
Per pkt. 5c., oz. 25C., lb. 6$c., lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
Early York — An old standard variety of excellent quality. Per pkt, 
5C., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
Early WInnlngstadt— A fine tender variety of conical shape and ex- 
cellent quality. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. 45c., lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
AI.I. SF..\SONS. 
All Seasons— This is a very fine variety and one of the best for gen- 
eral use. The heads of this Cabbage are very large, also thick 
through, making it an excellent .sort, either for extreme early, for 
Fall or Spring marketing. Per pkt. sc., oz. 30c., K lb. $1.00. lb. $3.00, 
postpaid. 
Succession— See specialties for description. Per pkt. 20c., oz. Ji.oo, 
^4 lb. $3.50, postpaid. 
American Improved — Without a question the best of all the Savoys. 
l*roduces very large heads of the finest quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. 
'/i lb., 6oc., lb. $2.25 postpaid. 
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