Harris' Special Strains of Danish Cabbage 
There seems to be no “best” type of Danish cabbage for all places and all conditions. There are 
numerous strains of merit that differ in some particulars or are suited to particular climates, types 
of soil or markets. The thing to do is to find out which type is best suited to your conditions and 
grow that kind. 
The strains we have listed here are the best in their respective classes and are offered by us after 
careful observation in our own trial grounds and in our customers’ fields. We firmly believe that there 
can be no better Danish cabbage sold than these varieties which we offer no matter how much is charged 
for the seed! 
HARRIS' BALLHEAD. (Short Stemmed.) 
This new strain is the most uniform stock of 
deep heading Danish cabbage which we know. 
This special strain has been very carefully 
grown and bred on our farm for several years. 
The heads are extremely hard and of good size. 
It is deeper in shape than most other strains 
and will give a large tonnage of fine cabbage to 
the acre. Crop very short. See page 6. 
Pkt. 15c; Oz. 45c; l/ 4 Lb. $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
DANISH BALLHEAD Short Stem. See also 
page 6. Also called “Danish Roundhead.” 
This is a very uniform and heavy yielding 
strain. The heads are large, very solid, more 
flattened than Harris’ Ballhead, and of good 
deep green color. Our stock of this variety is 
very true, practically every plant making a 
good firm head. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; x / 4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
PENN STATE BALLHEAD. True Uniform 
Stock. This excellent variety was originated 
by Dr. Meyers of the Pennsylvania State Col¬ 
lege and has found favor in many cabbage 
growing sections. It is a short stem variety, 
with heads of medium size, inclined to be flat 
but very hard and an attractive bright green 
color. This cabbage will produce a large ton¬ 
nage per acre and keeps well in storage. We 
strongly recommend this variety for growers 
who prefer a Danish cabbage of the flat type. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; y 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
Red Cabbage 
Red cabbage is always in demand for pickling 
and it usually sells for more in the markets than 
white cabbage. If really good seed is used there 
is no reason why Red cabbage should not yield 
nearly as much as Danish Ballhead and prove 
much more profitable. 
MAMMOTH ROCK RED. The largest and 
best red. This is the largest and best of the 
red varieties. The seed we offer will produce 
large, deep solid heads of dark red color. This 
is a high yielding strain practioally every plant 
producing a good head under favorable condi¬ 
tions. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; l / 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
DANISH BALLHEAD Intermediate. This 
strain produces heads that are larger and not 
so much flattened as the Short Stem. They 
are very solid, and deep green and have a 
reputation for keeping exceptionally well in 
storage. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; y 4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
Wisconsin HOLLANDER. “Yellows” Re¬ 
sistant. This strain will grow and produce 
good Danish cabbage on land that is so dis¬ 
eased with “Yellows” that other cabbage fails 
entirely. The heads are as round as a ball and 
very deep green with a purple or bluish tint on 
the edges. The plants are of strong, healthy 
growth with short stems, very hardy, and pro¬ 
duce heads of uniform type. We recommend 
this variety for growing in sections where 
“Yellows” is prevalent. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; l / 4 Lb. $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
Hot Water Treated Seed 
We can supply hot water treated seed of the 
varieties of cabbage listed in this catalogue if 
ordered in quantities of one ounce or more, at no 
advance in cost. Hot water treated seed is 
usually a little lower in germination. 
We will supply untreated seed in all orders un¬ 
less treated seed is specifically requested. 
Mammoth Rock Red 
Danish Ballhead Short Stem 
Savoy Cabbage 
Perfection Drumhead. See color photo on 
page 6. Savoy Cabbage is of much finer qual¬ 
ity than ordinary cabbage and should have a 
place in every home garden. 
For winter use the plants should be set out 
about July 1st. The stock we offer is much 
superior in type and yield to the usual stock 
Savoy. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; l / 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
Other Main Crop Varieties 
All Seasons. For those who want the flattened 
type or “domestic” cabbage we recommend 
this variety. The heads are large, nearly flat 
and solid, maturing a heavy tonnage at about 
the same season as Enkhuizen Glory. A 
popular variety for fall use and a heavy 
yielder. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 
Premium Flat Dutch. The old standard Flat 
Dutch. A first class, large, late cabbage. This 
variety has been found in some sections to 
make a very fine “kraut” cabbage. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; l/ 4 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 
NOTE: We cannot supply half-ounces of seed, the 
price of which is less than 30c per ounce. 
Pe-Tsai 
CHINESE CABBAGE, also called “Celery Cabbage" 
An ounce of seed will sow 300 to 400 feet of row, a packet 30 feet. 
This vegetable of the cabbage family has become extremely popular. The inside leaves of the heads are very 
crisp and tender. It is excellent when used as a salad, being of a very delicate flavor slightly resembling raw 
cabbage but more delicious. It is so easily raised there is no reason why everyone who has a garden should not 
enjoy it. Chinese cabbage has proved a very profitable crop for muck land. There is a good demand for it in 
New York and other large markets in carload lots. The seed should be sown not earlier 
than the first of July in rows 2% feet apart, and the plants thinned 18 to 20 inches apart in 
the rows. If sown early it soon runs to seed and is useless. The crop matures in 8 to 10 weeks. 
Chihli 
Wong Bok 
CHIHLI. Early—Fine Quality—Sure Heading. This is the earliest variety of 
Chinese Cabbage and heads more evenly than any other kind. The heads are pointed very 
firm and when matured are often 18 in. long, pure white inside and are of fine quality. 
Chihli has now almost entirely superseded the older varieties in markets and roadside 
stands, as the attractive heads sell readily, making this a very profitable crop to grow. 
Our strain of Chihli is very uniform and sure heading. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; y 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.25. 
Pe-Tsai. Formerly the standard kind. Of upright growth, forming heads 10 to 12 inches 
long which are solid and crisp. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; y 4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
Wong Bok. The heads are shorter than the common Pe-Tsai and very solid. Has lately 
become popular for market. This variety is of most excellent quality being delicate flavored 
and crisp. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; y 4 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.75. 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., COLD WATER, N. Y. 
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HARRIS’ SEEDS —1936 
