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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CABBAGE"” SECOND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS 
_ _ _ . The plants of this valuable second early sort are short stemmed, compact and upright 
Early Dwarf rlat Dutch with comparatively few and short leaves. 1 he outer leaves are slightly waved and serrate 
at the edges The heads are large for size of plant, are nearly round or somewhat flattened, close, firm and very solid. They 
mature a little earlier than Karly Summer. This variety is extensively used for the home garden and market. The seed we 
offer is of first quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
Henderson’s Early Summer 
Vn excellent, second early, somewhat flattened cabbage, valuable for the home 
garden and takes well on the market. It is also well adapted for kraut. The 
plants are vigorous and strong growing but compact, with numerous but not large, rather spreading outer leaves which 
are somewhat frilled and are sometimes called rather thin and slightly undulating. The stem is rather short. The heads 
are of medium size, round, somewhat flattened and keep longer without bursting than most early sorts. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 30 C ; 2 Oz. 55c; */ 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
f _ - - . This second early variety is very sure heading and of excellent quality. The plants are of 
Glory of Enkhuizen vigorous growth, with large, rather spreading outer leaves which are noticeably curved and 
frilled. The heads are globular or very nearly round, very solid and of large size for so early a variety. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 
2 Oz. 85c; Va Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 
a ii i f li- i This excellent second early market sort produces heads that are very large for so early a cabbage 
All Head Early and of very good quality. It is desirable not only for general spring planting but by planting 
late it can be used as a fall and early winter cabbage. The variety is well adapted f or kraut. The plants are compact, 
with few outer leaves which are comparatively smooth and rather thick, being nearly entire at edges and oidy slightly 
waved The stem is short. The heads are solid and fiat but very deep. Our strain is of special value. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35 C ; 
2 Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
r* i iif< • , |. One of the 
Early Winmgstadt best of the 
second early or medium early sorts, 
very Hardy, with a very hard sharply 
pointed head and a very sure cropper. 
(Hving to its compact and upright habit 
of growth and peculiar texture of its 
rather short and thick, dark green 
leaves, the* variety resists cold, wet 
and insect pests exceptionally well. 
The heads are of medium size, very 
closely and convolutely wrapped, 
sharply conical, of good quality and 
keep very well. The leaves are dark 
bluish green with much bloom. The 
variety is very extensively used for the 
home garden‘ It is sometimes planted 
late and then makes a desirabl * 
winter cabbage. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 
2 Oz. 50c; Va - b * 90c; Lb. $2.75 
Fottler’s Early Drumhead 
or Brunswick Short Stem 
This very short stemmed flat cabbage 
is one of the very best and most ex¬ 
tensively used second early or inter¬ 
mediate sorts. It is especially adapted 
for the home garden. The plants are 
of dwarf and compact but strong 
growth, with rather few outer leaves 
which are fairly smooth or slightly waved. 
Early Winnigstadt 
The heads are large for size of plant, distinctly flat, solid and of excellent 
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quality. This sort is also suitable for later use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
o - A sure heading sort, intermediate or second early in season ami adapted for autumn as well as late summer 
succession use. The plants are vigorous and strong growing, with a short stem and have numerous, rather short, outer 
leaves which are somewhat frilled. The heads are large deep, very firm and of excellent quality. The seed we offer 
is from carefully grown selected 
stock. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 
Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
n r \xri_*. A second early 
Uwarr White variety of dis- 
Snmmpr tinctive merit. Heads 
^uuuiici medium to large, round 
or nearly so, very solid and heavy. 
Interior color or head remarkably 
white and of fine flavor and texture. 
Plants vigorous growing but very 
uniform in type and are quite short 
stemmed. Leaves light green in 
color, comparatively short aiul 
broad. An excellent sort for the home 
garden as it is a sure header and 
stays in condition for use a longtime. 
Also recommended as a valuable ad¬ 
dition to the list of kraut varieties. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.25; 2 Oz. $2.25; 
Va Lb. $4.00 
A u c A very desirable 
All Seasons large cabbage of 
intermediate season, adapted for 
autumn as well as late summer use, 
and considered one of the most de¬ 
sirable for kraut. The plants are 
very vigorous and sure heading, with 
few outer leaves which are large and 
fairly smooth or slightly waved. The 
heads are nearly round or somewhat 
flattened, very solid and of excellent 
quality. It is remarkable for its 
ability to stand the hot sun and dry 
weather, remaining an exceptionally 
long time in condition for use. 
Sometimes sold as Vandergaw. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 
All Seasons '/ 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
