JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Garden Seeds 15 
ISBELL S CABBAGE SEED 
CULTURE.—In general, the dates given below are 
correct for the Northern and Central States. 
For early use, sow seeds of the early kinds in the 
hotbeds or in a box in the house during February and 
up to March 10th; transplant to the open ground in 
April, in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in tiie row; 
or sow a bed of seed outside as soon as the soil 
can be worked. Transplant in about four weeks. 
For second early Cabbage, sow in April and 
transplant in May. For late Cabbage, sow in 
May and transplant June 15th to July -5th in 
rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet in the row. In 
transplanting, it is important that plants be set 
down to the first leaf. Liming the soil will in¬ 
crease your crop. For Cabbage Duster dust w T ith 
“Slug Shot,” using the Feeny Duster (see page 
100). For Cabbage Lice use “Ever Green.” 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Isbell’s Lightning Express 
The Earliest Hard Heading Cabbage in Cultivation. 
Combines earliness with solidity, good size, delicious 
flavor, tenderness -and productiveness. We have no hesi¬ 
tancy in making, the bold claim that it is the Earliest 
Cabbagre in Cultivation. It has produced fine marketable 
heads in 75 days from the sowing of the seed. Heads are 
cone-shaped or pointed. Very hardy, permitting earliest 
planting. We can recommend Isbell’s Lightning Express 
Cabbage to the market gardener, trucker and private 
planter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; *4 lh., $1.35; lb., $4.00, pre¬ 
paid. 
Selected Early Jersey Wakefield 
This old and rightly popular sort needs no description 
but our friends will find that 
our strain is the genuine article. 
We grow it on Long Island, 
where the soil and climate are 
best suited to produce the purest 
and most vigorous stock. This 
is very important for it starts off 
with strength and vigor and fre¬ 
quently matures in 85 to 90 days 
from seed sowing. Heads cone- 
shaped and very solid. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; *4 lb., 65c; lb., 
$2.25, prepaid. 
New Golden Acre 
The Earliest Round Head 
Cabbage Yet Introduced. 
It matures hard, round 
heads nine inches in diame¬ 
ter, 80 to 85 days from time 
of sowing seed. It is uniform 
in size and growth, compact in 
habit, with few outer leaves, 
permitting close planting. The 
heads are firm and solid and 
fully equal to any of the late 
sorts in this respect. Can be 
shipped long distances and arrive in 
good condition. Owing to its earliness 
and uniformity, this new Cabbage will, we are 
sure, prove by far the most profitable variety 
to raise for the early market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
40c; *4 lb., $1.35; lb., $4.00, prepaid. 
Lightning Express. 
Copenhagen Market 
Profitable Early Market Sort 
Our seed comes direct from the 
grower at Copenhagen. A valuable 
early Cabbage, producing a large, 
globe-shaped head. Stands longer in 
the field without bursting than any 
other variety. Produces fine, large 
heads of light green color, averaging 
five pounds in weight; uniform iu 
shape and size and very solid, with 
few loose leaves. A vigorous grow¬ 
er and an excellent keeper. The 
entire crop can be harvested 
at one time. Ready for mar¬ 
ket in 85 to 90 days. Danish 
Grown Seed: Pkt., 10c; oz., 
30c; 14 lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, 
prepaid. 
GLORY OF 
ENKHUIZEN 
Charleston or 
Large Wakefield 
A larger form of the Jersey 
Wakefield, requiring about a 
week,.-more time to reach 
marketable size, but is a 
much larger yielder. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c; "*4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, 
prepaid. 
Early Winningstadt 
One of the best early sorts for general 
use and an old favorite everywhere. Its 
great hardiness permits early planting; 
sure to head, suffering less from Cab¬ 
bage worm than most other sorts. Heads 
pointed, very hard and of uniform shape. 
A good keeper, winter,or- summer. .Good for kraut making. 
Ready for market in 100 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 
60c; lb., $2.00, prepaid. 
Golden Acre. 
Early Flat Dutch 
Standard second early sort, sure solid header, of even 
size, weight 10 to 12 pounds each, fine grained and of 
good flavor. The heads are round, flat, quite large for so> 
early a variety, With short stem. A good shipper, and a 
favorite for the home garden. Ready for market in 100 
days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, prepaid. 
Glory of Eukhuizen 
One of the very finest sorts with round, solid white 
heads of good size, fine ribbed, and is of excellent quality. 
This is not only a great'Cabbage for second early market 
use, but it is also profitable to raise for fall use. Largely 
used by kraut makers. Ready for market in 90 days. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.25, prepaid. 
FOR CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER PLANTS 
See Page 55. 
