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in moderately fertile soils, provided they have been set 
at the proper time. Succession is especially valuable for 
growers of late cabbage whose soils are not rich enough 
to make a satisfactory crop of late varieties. Other 
varieties of similar character are Early Flat Dutch, All 
Head and All Seasons. 
Sureiiead, which was introduced over 30 years ago, is 
desirable as a late cabbage and possesses some value 
over Flat Dutch (of which it is a strain) for planting 
rather late in the season and in soils lacking the neces- 
sary fertility for the very late sorts. It often heads satis- 
factorily when the latest varieties fail. When there is 
any uncertainty, however, concerning the producing 
power of the land selected, the only safe course is to 
fertilize and manure as heavily as possible and plant 
Succession. 
Flat Dutch is a standard late variety grown largely 
in many sections. It requires a long season and a rich 
soil. The Drumhead and many other varieties cata- 
loged by seedsmen are practically identical. 
Autumn King is a superior late variety planted in 
some sections. It possesses certain characters in leaf 
and head that make it fairly distinct from the Flat Dutch type. 
Houser originated near Harrisburg, Pa. It is probably 
the latest of all cultivated varieties, and should be started 
at least two weeks in advance ci standard late varieties. 
The heads are much more rounded than the well-known 
flat cabbages and it might probably be placed in a dis- 
tinct group. It was introduced in *1897. The originatoi 
claims for it large size, solidity of head, fine texture, 
small heart, excellent flavor and good keeping qualities. 
340. Savoy Group. — Varieties of Savoy Cabbage. 
Several varieties of Savoy cabbages are cataloged by 
American seedsmen, but they vary little in character. 
The leading variety perhaps is the Drumhead Savoy. 
These cabbages thrive best during the cool weather of 
