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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CABBAGE —SECOND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS 
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch valuable second early 
sort are short stemmed, compact ami upright with com¬ 
paratively few and short leaves. The 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 Early Summer. This variety is extensively 
used for the home garden and market. The seed we 
offer is of first quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Henderson’s Early Summer Second' C earty,’ 
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. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
r r- ii • This second early variety 
Lziory or Lnkhuizen is very sure heading and of 
excellent quality. The plants are of 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. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; 
Lb. $2.50 
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch 
Fottler’s Early Drumhead stemmel fiat 
or Brunswick Short Stem 
and most extensively used second early or interme¬ 
diate sorts. It is especially adapted for the home 
garden. The plants are of d art and compact but 
strong growth, with rather few outer leaves which 
are fairly smooth or slightly waved. The heads are 
large for size of plant, distinctly fiat, solid and of 
excellent quality. This sort is also suitable for later 
use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
o • A sure heading sort, intermediate or 
Succession second early in season and adapted 
for autumn as well as late summer 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; y 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
» 11 o A very desirable large cabbage of 
.A.11 seasons intermediate season, adapted for 
autumn as well as late summer use, and considered 
one of the most desirable 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
Glory of Enkhuizen 
a ll i_t j t ? i This excellent second early mar- 
A.1I Head tl.arly ket sort produces heads that 
are very large for so early a cabbage 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 ami early winter cabbage. The variety is well 
adapted for kraut. The plants are compact, with few 
outer leaves which are comparatively smooth and 
rather thick, being nearly entire at edges and only 
slightly waved. The stem is short. The heads are 
solid and fiat but very deep. Our strain is of special 
value. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; V 4 Lb. $1.00; 
Lb. $3.50 
i- i ur• • ■ j. One of the best of the 
fc-arly mnigstadt second early or medium 
early sorts, very hardy, with a very hard sharply 
pointed head and a very sure cropper. Owing 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 some¬ 
times planted late and then makes a desirable winter 
cabbage. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; 
Lb. $2.50 
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