WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, SEEDSMEN. NEW YORK. S 
B ROCCO LI — Continued. 
August to October. In parts of the country where the ther¬ 
mometer does not fall below 20 or 25 degrees Broccoli may be 
had in perfection from November until March. It succeeds 
best in a moist and rather cool atmosphere. 
White Cape. Heads medium size, close, compact, and of a 
creamy white color, one of the most certain to head. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
Purple Cape. Differing from the preceding in color, which is 
of a greenish purple; it is also hardier. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 40 cts. 
Walcheren. A valuable variety, with very large firm heads. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
MANGEL WURZEL. 
Sow in April or May. Six pounds to the acre. 
YELLOW GLOBE MANGEL. 
Mammoth Long Red. A long red variety, preferred by many 
to co nmon Long Bed, as it is considered of better 
keeping quality; good for deep soils. Per % lb., 15 cts.; 
lb., 30 cts. 
ftorbiton Giant, Long Red. One of the finest varieties in culti¬ 
vation; grows to an enormous size. Per % lb., 15 cts. ; 
lb., 30 cts. 
Golden Tankard. Skin and flesh rich golden yellow. Matures 
somewhat earlier than other varieties. Exceedingly 
hardy, easily pulled, excellent quality. Per % lb., 15 cts.; 
lb., 30 cts. 
Yellow Globe. Does better on shallow soils than the long 
varieties, and is more easily pulled ; it is also of a richer 
quality, and an excellent keeper. Per % lb., 15 cts.; 
lb., 30 cts, 
Ovoid Yellow. A longer root than Yellow Globe; in some soils 
producing larger crops; quality excellent. Per % lb., 
15 cts.; lb., 30 cts. 
White Sugar Beet. This variety is much grown in Europe 
for sugar making; very sweet, and keeps well; much 
relished by stock. Per % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 30 cts. 
CABBAGE. 
German, Kopfkohl —French, Chou Pomme^- ■■ 
Spanish, Repollo. 
One ounce for a bed of 40 feet will produce about l f 500 plants 
% lb. for one. acre. 
For early use, sow the seed in hot beds in February or 
March, or may be sown about the middle of September, and 
the plants wintered over in cold frames. Transplant in 
spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, in rows 2 feet 
apart, and the plants 18 inches apart in the rows. For late or 
winter use the seed should be sown in May, and the plants set 
out in July, 2% by 3 feet. 
The Charleston. This selection of the Early Jersey Wakefield 
will average about 50 per cent, larger in size than the 
old type, and only two or three days later. Per pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., $75 
Early Etampes. A new variety, eight days earlier than the 
Oxheart, with a larger and more pointed head. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Winningstadt. A sugar-loaf variety, some three weeks later 
than the earlier varieties ; grows to good size, and does 
better on lighter soils than other sorts. Per pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; 1 lb , $1.50. 
Selected Early Jersey Wakefield. A very early, standard 
variety; of medium size; in shape pyramidal, with a 
rounded peak; being very hardy is well fitted to winter 
in cold frames; permits of close planting; needs an 
abundance of manure, and is reliable to head; bears 
handling well. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.: J lb., 75 
lb., $2.50. 
Henderson’s Early Summer. (Early Flat Dutch.) A few days 
later than Wakefield, rather larger and more globe- 
shaped ; much used by market gardeners; stands long in 
head. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., 
$ 2 . 
Gregory’s All Seasons. One of the very best for second-early 
and late, as early as Early Summer, but one-third 
larger, heads very solid and heavy, and of the best qual¬ 
ity. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 
Fottler’s Brunswick. An early Drumhead variety, producing 
very solid heads, weighing from .20 to 30 pounds each, of 
the finest quality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 
75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. 
Succession. For medium early main crop and -winter use, this 
is a perfect cabbage. A few days later than Early Sum¬ 
mer. Reliable heading, large and uniform in size. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 
