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solid, roundish, conical, about the size of Succession, The 
leaves are crumpled, particularly at the base. It matures 
with Succession, is true to type, fine in texture and has 
comparatively few outside leaves. The stems are short 
and the plants are fairly resistant to disease. Volga is 
very interesting, but although it has many friends, it is 
doubtful whether it will ever be as largely planted as 
many other standard varieties. 
345. Source of seed. — For years, Long Island has been 
furnishing the bulk of the seed of all varieties except the 
FJG. 68. VOLGA CABBAGE ON LIMESTONE SOIL 
Danish Ball Head. Seed of this variety is almost en- 
tirely imported from Holland and Denmark. Seedsmen 
and growers alike have been led to believe that Long 
Island grown seed has merit over stock from other parts 
of the country. Is there any foundation for taking such 
a position? It is true that the natural conditions of Long 
Island are favorable to the cabbage, and that several 
men on the island have been successful in growing cab- 
