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side leaves, and do not burst as quickly as Jersey Wake- 
field after reaching marketable size. The best strains are 
fully as early as Jersey W akefield but somewhat poorer 
in quality. 
Express. This variety has been widely catalogued by 
seedmen for many years. It was introduced from France 
and is a selection of Early Etampes, from which a num- 
ber of early varieties have been developed. The va- 
riety somewhat resembles Jersey Wakefield in shape of 
head, but is smaller and matures several days earlier. It 
is apparently the same as Race Horse, Wood’s Extra 
Early, and Lightning. 
339, Flat Dutch or Drumhead Group. — Of the flat cab- 
bages Early Spring is regarded as the earliest and most val- 
uable variety. Some markets prefer this type to the conical, 
and if earliness is the most important factor, Early Spring 
is the best selection of a flat cabbage that can be made. 
Growers should bear in mind, however, that this variety 
is about a week later than Jersey W r akefield and proba- 
bly a trifle later than Charleston Wrakefield. The outer 
leaves of the head do not become detached readily with 
rough handling; this is one of the reasons why some 
market gardeners prefer it to conical sorts. Early Spring 
is widely planted. The heads are solid and large for the 
time of maturity. 
Early Summer. This variety is a third larger than 
Early Spring, but attains a marketable size three or four 
days to a week later. It is one of the most valuable 
midseason varieties. The heads are large and solid and the 
outside leaves comparatively small in the best strains. 
Succession. A well-known American seedsman says 
of this variety; “It is the finest cabbage in existence to- 
day; whether for medium early, main crop, or later use, 
it has no equal.” It is generally admitted to be a re- 
markably well-bred cabbage, for large fields often show 
practically no variation. The heads are larger than 
Early Summer, and the plants are certain headers, even 
