H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
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250,000 Plant 
Hastings' Cabbage 
A quarter of a million families is a large num- 
ber of people, yet a few thousand more than that 
plant Hastings’ Cabbage Seed of different varie¬ 
ties every year. For 26 years we have made a 
specialty of the very highest grade of Ameri¬ 
can grown cabbage seed and from these illustra¬ 
tions you see what has been done with Hastings’ 
Cabbage Seed here around Atlanta. 
Cabbage Culture S or ho “® s ardens 
. . a . the seed for early 
cabbage can be sown in boxes very early, kept 
in sheltered spots and covered when there is dan¬ 
ger of frosts. By the time you get this you can 
plant the seed in the ground, or, better yet do 
as many gardeners around Atlanta do. They ’buy 
our frost-proof cabbage plants and set them out 
to make early cabbages. If you plant the seed, 
work the soil very line and have good drainage 
by slightly raising the beds. Do not make the 
seed beds any richer than the open ground in 
which the crop is to be grown. Sow seed in drills 
6 inches apait across the bed, dropping the seed 
5 or 6 to the inch—not thicker. Cover seed one- 
fourth inch in heavy soils, half inch in light 
sandy soils; firm the bed after covering and then 
water the bed thoroughly. Keep beds moist, but 
not soaking wet. The young plants should 
be kept growing steadily and not checked. When plants 
have made fourth or fifth pair of leaves transplant to 
open ground Fertilize well and have the open ground 
well prepared before transplanting. Transplant while 
the sun is not shining, preferably before a rain or late in 
the afternoon Set plants upright, with only the leaves 
above the surface. Firm the soil around the plants Cul- 
tivate frequently and very shallow, as the roots come 
near the surface. Keep out all weeds and grass. In 
early spring plantings one ounce of seed will usually 
make about 2,000 plants. After hot weather sets in two 
or three times as much seed is needed 
,„y ASTINGS ’ CENTENNIAL FLAT BUTCH CABBAGE 
I his is the greatest cropper known and thousands of 
people are planting it for that reason. The illustration 
below shows an immense head of this variety samples 
having been sent to us by our customers weighing as 
much as 23 pounds. This is not an early cabbage. Back¬ 
et, 10 cents; 1/3 ounce, 13 cents; ounce, 25 cents 
HASTINGS’ SURE CROP. Earliest of all the large, 
round, flat varieties and of very fine quality; crisp and 
tender. Well adapted for either spring or fall planting 
around Atlanta. Packet. 10 c: V 3 ounce, 15c; ounce, 25c. 
DANISH BALL HEAD. A handsome, hardy, late cab¬ 
bage, making medium sized, very hard heads." Packet, 5 
cents: % ounce. 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
EARLY SUMMER. Early, flat cabbage. Uniform, flat¬ 
tened and solid. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
ALL SEASONS. A reliable header, resisting heat and 
drought. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
Hastings’ Centennial Late Fiat Dutch. The Greatest Cropper Known. 
Hastings’ Sure Crop—Our Largest Medium Early Flat Cabbage. 
ALL HEAD EARLY. Used extensively by Atlanta 
market gardeners. Early flat head variety of medium 
size and few outer leaves. Finest of its kind. Packet, 5 
cents: ^2 ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
HASTINGS’ SELECTED EARLY JERSEY WAKE¬ 
FIELD. Has always been popular for a first early cab¬ 
bage in the South. We have greatly improved this va¬ 
riety and it will please you. Packet, 5 cents; % ounce, 
15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
HASTINGS’ NEW PERFECTION. An absolutely new 
variety originating with one of our growers, and under 
favorable conditions comes as near perfection as any we 
have ever seen. Heads are firmer than Danish Ball Head 
and fine for main crop in home gardens or for market. 
Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 20 cents; ounce, 35 cents. 
HASTINGS’ FAMOUS LONG ISLAND WAKEFIELD. 
40,000 people planted this variety from our seed last 
year and they know it to be the largest, earliest and 
surest header of any of the Wakefield varieties. Ready 
for use in 50-60 days from transplanting, and is the right 
pointed first early cabbage for home use. Packet, 10 
cents; % ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
HASTINGS’ FLORIDA DRUMHEAD. Earliest and 
best of all the early Drumhead varieties. Resists heat 
and drought and is one you can rely on. Packet, 10 
cents; % ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
HASTINGS’ GENUINE SUREHEAD. The most popu¬ 
lar of any main crop cabbage we sell. Nearly 50.000 cus¬ 
tomers bought it last year. A strong, 
vigorous grower, maturing for main 
crop, and is very uniform in size, 
shape and color. Invaluable for the 
home garden. Packet, 5 cents; % 
ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
EARLY' M INNING ST AD T. An old 
favorite variety for home use. Small 
pointed heads. Packet, 5c; ounce, 20c. 
BLOOD RED ERFURT. Best led 
cabbage for this section. It is of med¬ 
ium size and sure heading. Most 
largely used for pickling. Packet. 5c; 
% ounce, 15c: ounce, 25c. 
CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. Sim¬ 
ilar to Early Jersey Wakefield, two 
weeks later in maturing and a pound 
heavier to the head. Packet, 5 cents; 
'a ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
SUCCESSION. A good second early 
and splendid general purpose cabbage. 
Packet, 5c: % oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
NORTH CAROLINA BUNCOMBE. 
A firm, solid header and a splendia 
keeper; a fine spring or winter cab¬ 
bage. Packet, 5c; % oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH. A 
variety similar to our Centennial Flat 
Dutch, but not quite so firm and solid 
in heading. An old favorite. Packet, 
5c; % ounce, 15c; ounce, 25c. 
LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD. 
STEIN’S EARLY FLAT DUTCH AND 
PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY 
are other good and well-known va¬ 
rieties that do well around Atlanta. 
Each, packet, 5 cents; % ounce, 15 
cents; ounce, 25 cents. 
