Cabbage 
KBAUT (Ger.) CATOLO CAFtJCCOIO (It.) 
One ounce of seed produces about 4000 plants; 4 ounces 
enough plants to set an acre. 
Cabbage requires deep, rich, mellow soil. For early use, sow seeds of the 
early kinds in the hotbeds or in a box in the house in February; trans¬ 
plant into the open ground in April in rows 2 feet apart and 1V6 feet 
apart in the 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 
or early June and transplant in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in 
the row. In transplanting, it is important that plant be set down to 
the first leaf, so that the stem may not be injured in case of frost. 
Be careful not to cover the heart of the plant. As they advance in 
growth, draw a little earth to the plants until they begin to head. To 
prevent splitting or bursting, go frequently over the ground and push 
every Cabbage that appears about to mature over sideways, which 
will break some of the roots and check its growth. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET. Extra early. Heads are medium in size, 
perfectly round, solid, uniform in shape and maturity and of very 
good quality. This is a profitable Cabbage to grow for market and an 
excellent early variety for the home garden. This is also grown for 
kraut, for which it is unsurpassed. We can now offer a very fine 
strain. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 20 c; oz., 30c; V4 lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
GOLDEN ACRE .The earliest Cabbage. Matures a week ahead of Jer¬ 
sey Wakefield and ten days ahead of Copenhagen Market which it re¬ 
sembles in other respects. The heads are small to medium size, as 
round as a ball, and very firm. The plant is of dwarf, compact growth 
with but few leaves, permitting the plants to be set closely. All the 
heads mature at very nearly the same time. Owing to its earliness, 
uniformity, fine quality and appearance, this Cabbage has proven to be 
one of the most profitable market varieties, for the early crop. Pkt., 
10c; y z oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
GOLDEN ACRE, special. Growers will find this special strain a profit¬ 
able one to use. Worth the price. See page 3 Pkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 30c; 
oz., 50c; Vi lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. A standard early sort with pointed 
heads. Heads are of a fair size and very compact. Our strain is very 
early; practically all the plants produce heads of the correct shape 
and mature almost at the same time. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 15c; oz-, 20c; V4 
lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN. Heads large in size, round, solid, uniform 
in shape and maturity, of very good quality. The heads will range 
from 6 to 7 pounds in weight. This variety is popular for market and 
home use. One of the most desirable varieties for kraut. We offer a 
very fine strain of this Cabbage—none better. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 15c; oz., 
25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
HOLMES-HOUSER. Latest Cabbage of Them All. Introduced by H. 
L. Holmes in 1897. It was noted then, as well as now, as the latest 
hard-heading, smallest-hearted, late-keeping Cabbage grown. Its won¬ 
derful quality, extremely small heart, and fine ribs are features not 
found in any other Cabbage. Holmes-Houser is solid, weighing 10 to 
12 pounds at maturity. The shape is round and deep, developing a 
very slight oval shape at the top (see illustration). In solidity it is 
as hard as the Danish Ballhead, compact in habit of growth, the 
leaves overlapping the head, and when it cracks or bursts it is al¬ 
ways on the stem end which does not destroy its use for market. It 
is a strong, vigorous grower, with ability to withstand drought better 
than most sorts. It sells well on the markets. We advise setting the 
plants out a couple weeks ahead of any other late sort, as it requires 
this much longer to mature. Pkt., 10c; V6 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; \\ lb., 
$1.40; lb., $5.00. 
PENN STATE BALLHEAD. The stem is short; heads are extremely 
solid and firm, and their keeping qualities are unequalled. Our seed 
was grown from original stock, furnished by the Pennsylvania Ex¬ 
periment Station. See page 3. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; V4 lb., 
$1.40; lb., $5.00. 
MIDSEASON MARKET. Unsurpassed in quality, recommended for home 
and market garden. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 20c., oz., 35c; V4 lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH. This has been a favorite in many Cabbage 
growing sections as a late fall or winter variety, making large and 
much flattened heads of remarkable solidity. They keep well through¬ 
out the winter. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 15c; oz., 20c; V4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
DANISH BALLHEAD (SHORT STEM). (Special). The most pop¬ 
ular Cabbage for winter because of its great solidity and excellent 
keeping qualities. The heads are round, very hard and solid. Our Spe¬ 
cial strain has a reputation for uniformity of shape, size, color and 
high yield. We recommend this variety to particular growers. Pkt., 
5c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Vi lb., 80c: lb., $2.75. 
MAMMOTH ROCK RED. This is the largest and best of the red types. 
This carefully bred strain we offer produces fine, large solid heads of 
good color. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 15c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
MARION MARKET. (Yellows-Resistant Copenhagen). Resistant to 
“yellows.” Early round head, short stem. Excellent quality. Use Mar¬ 
ion Market if you are bothered with disease. A sure header. Pkt., 10c; 
y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; Vi lb., $1.25; lb., $4.25. 
A wonderful crop of Golden Acre Cabbage. It 
is a great satisfaction to produce a field of such 
a uniform crop from seed such as you get from 
Holmes. 
Danish Ballhead Short Stem Cabbage. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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