H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading 
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CABBAGE— ( Continued ) 
EARLY EXPRESS. Heads the list as 
the earliest in cultivation; about ten 
days earlier than Early Wakefield; 
heads small, heart-shaped and very 
solid; having - but few outer leaves 
it can be set very close. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
PREMIUM LARGE LATE FLAT 
DUTCH. One of the oldest varieties 
in existence, and more largely 
planted than any other sort, pro¬ 
ducing large, solid heads of bluish- 
green, with a broad and flat sur¬ 
face. When touched with frost the 
outer leaves become tinted with 
reddish brown; the head is white, 
crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
DANISH BALL HEAD. (New.) One 
of the very best for winter sorts. 
The heads are hard as they can be, 
round as a ball, of good marketable 
size, very fine grained, a remark¬ 
able good keeper for a late cabbage. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
LUPTON. A thoroughbred late cab¬ 
bage; named after the introducer, 
who is one of the largest cabbage 
growers on Long Island. The broad 
claim is made that it will in every 
way surpass every fall and winter 
sort heretofore grown. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
GOLDEN ACRE. An outstanding new 
variety of early round-headed, short 
stem cabbage. One of the finest 
grown. Matures about a week 
earlier than Early Jersey Wakefield. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25 
SAVOY PERFECTION DRUMHEAD. 
This is the best of the Savoys for 
market or family use; heads large 
with crisp wrinkled leaves; it nearly 
approaches the cauliflower in fine 
flavor. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.25 
MAMMOTH ROCK RED. This re¬ 
cently introduced variety is the 
largest of the red varieties, produc¬ 
ing heads averaging from ten to 
fifteen pounds each; the heads are 
of a deep red color to the very 
center, and as solid as a rock. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25 
SUREHEAD. 
SUREHEAD. All heads and always 
sure to head; this very popular va¬ 
riety is rightly named Surehead, be¬ 
cause it never fails to form a good, 
solid head; it is the finest late 
cabbage in this country and the 
best market variety. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
HOUSER. This late cabbage is per¬ 
fect in every respect as to size; will 
average about 12 pounds at matur¬ 
ity, and the heads are uniformly 
handsome. The shape is round and 
deep; very solid and a long keeper. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, y lb. 75c, lb. $2.50 
WONG BOK 
CHINESE CELERY CABBAGE 
CHIHILI. The plant as trimmed for 
eating is about 5 inches in diameter 
and 20 inches long. It blanches to 
almost a clear white. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50 
PE-TSAI. Makes large thick heads 
about 12 inches long. The thick 
pure white heart is tender and juicy. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50 
CORN SALAD 
LARGE GREEN CABBAGING. 
LARGE GREEN CABBAGING. A 
quite distinct sort, with short, 
rounded, smooth leaves, forming a 
compact rosette. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.25 
CULTURE—Sow in rows one foot apart in 
early spring- and in August, September and Octo¬ 
ber. If sown in October the plants require slight 
protection. 
