Best bu Test for over Sixty Years 
CABBAGE 
{Brassica Oleracea Capitata.) 
Chou Pomme, Kopfkohl, Kraut. Cavolo cappuccio. Col. repollo. 
CULTURE.—1 ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill, 8 
ounces will ,give enough plants for an acre. For early spring 
cabbage, sow % of an inch deep from the middle of September 
to the middle of October, and when the plants are large enough 
transplant in rows 2% feet apart, leaving about 15 inches between 
the plants, but many successful growers are now setting them 
as close as 12 inches. When a supply of plants has not been se¬ 
cured in the fall, sow in cold frames in December, or in a gentle 
hot-bed the last of February; give plenty of air at proper times 
in order to harden the plants and transplant in the open ground 
as soon as the weather permits. For a summer crop, sowings may 
be made in March until the middle of May. For winter cabbage 
sow Flat Dutch, Drumhead, and Savoy from middle of May to last 
of July, transplanting when large enough; late cabbage should be 
set 3 feet apart and not less than 18 inches in the row. It is 
useless to attempt the cultivation of this crop without deep and 
thorough plowing or spading and an abundance of rich, well-de¬ 
composed manure or suitable substitutes. Frequent stirring of Tait’s Thoroughbred Pilot Cabbage, 
the soil is essential especially when seasonable rains are lacking. 
Each time the ground is worked it should be drawn up a little more around the stem until the head begins to form, when 
one final, thorough cultivation should be given. Many successful gardeners grow cabbage without transplanting, sowing 
the seed thinly in drills or in hills, and afterwards thinning to the proper distance in the row. 
EXTRA EARLY 
T'liAt*AllPilAf We believe this remarkable cabbage is the earliest in cultivation, being ready for 
Xctlta XllUlUU^llU CU _ market quite two weeks in advance of the Selected Wakefield. The long conical 
shape of the head allows nearly thirty per cent more plants to the acre.than of any other cabbage, and it is therefore 
very economically grown. The flavor is so exceptionally delicate and mild that it is well adapted for family use or local 
market, although brought out especially for truckers, and all growers of cabbage should have a portion of their crop in 
this variety. Although admittedly less hard than many of the later varieties, it is not an uncommon thing for the Pilot 
to sell for profitable prices when the Wakefield and similar cabbages fail to bring even the cost of shipment. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25. Postpaid. 
EARLY 
Selected Early Wakefield Cabbage 
Afl A selection from the True Early Wake- 
TT divdidu field, and is about a week earlier in 
heading. It is practically the same shape as the True Early Wake¬ 
field, but smaller, and very uniform in heading. All growers of 
Early cabbage should use it in connection with our other strains of 
Wakefield. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., M lb. 65 cts., lb. $2.25. Postpaid. 
Tait’s Thoroughbred True Wakefield 
has been for many years the leading sort in America. There are, 
however, numerous stocks of this variety, but we believe that in our 
Thoroughbred strain of True Wakefield, except our new Selected 
Wakefield, this splendid variety is undoubtedly one of the finest 
early cabbages in existence. The heads are extremely solid, conical 
in shape, and have few outside leaves. It is grown under special 
supervision by careful and experienced farmers on Long Island and 
is the kind preferred by truckers and market, gardeners from Nor¬ 
folk to Florida. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb. 65 cts., lb. $2.25. 
Postpaid. 
Tait’s Thoroughbred Norfolk Wakefield L” 
efforts to improve the Wakefield Cabbage we have succeeded in 
getting a Cabbage that will average nearly as large as the Charles¬ 
ton Wakefield, but which comes in about ten days earlier. We 
believe it is what Market Gardeners have been looking for and we 
urge all cabbage growers to have a portion of their crop in this 
variety. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 65 cts., lb. $2.25. Postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
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