VEGETABLE SEEDS 
CABBAGE 
Ya oz. to 100 ft., Ya lb. per acre. 
For plants of early kinds, sow seed in January under glass, 
and put out into flats about 2 inches apart. Transplant to 
open ground as early in the Spring as the soil can be prepared, 
setting IV 2 feet to 2 feet apart, in rows, which should be 3 feet 
apart. Cultivate frequently, and during dry weather water 
copiously. Late Cabbage seed should be sown in drills in open 
ground during April and May, and transplanted in June or 
July. Fertilize heavily, using 400 pounds Nitrate of Soda per 
acre in three dressings, one-third when plants are set out, and 
two-thirds a month apart later. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c; Ya lb. 70c; 
1 lb. $1.75. 
Copenhagen Market. Distinctly and uniformly early. Splen¬ 
did for early market and shipment; proving valuable as early 
kraut variety. Plants small, compact, allowing very close 
planting. Stem short; heads uniformly round; firm; become 
6 to 7 inches in diameter. Weight, 314 to 4 pounds. Interior 
clear white and of excellent quality. 
Danish Ball Head. With the exception of Hollander, this is 
the best late Cabbage. The plants are medium sized with short 
stem. Heads large; flattened globe shape; become 8 to 9 inches 
across. 6 to 7 inches deep, and weigh 7 to 9 pounds. Very firm 
and solid; of excellent quality; keep perfectly in storage until 
late Spring. 
Early Jersey Wakefield. Extremely early variety, very valu¬ 
able for home and market garden as well as for shipment. 
Plants very small and compact, allowing close planting; stem 
short. Heads firm and conical; usually 7 inches long, 5 inches 
thick near base; weight, 2 to 2 Ya pounds. 
Golden Acre. The earliest round headed Cabbage; especially 
valuable for early market and shipping. Plants very small and 
compact; stem short. Heads uniformly round; firm, commonly 
6 inches in diameter and weigh 3 pounds. 
Late Flat Dutch. The best very large, late Cabbage. Popular 
for home and market garden. A good keeper. Heads very 
large and flat, but deep; become 12 to 14 inches across, 7 inches 
deep, and weigh 12 to 14 pounds or more; firm and of good 
■quality. 
Mammoth Red Rock. A sure cropper and used very exten¬ 
sively for pickling. The solid heads are borne on medium- 
length stems and are red throughout. Perfectly round, solid 
as a rock, and quite large, often weighing 6 to 8 lbs. each. 
The latest of the Red Cabbages. 
'Savoy. Enjoys great popularity on account of its tasty flavor 
which is sweeter and more delicate than that of ordinary 
Cabbage. The large round heads are somewhat flattened and 
very heavy. The deep green, crinkled outer leaves enclose 
the tender, light green heart. It matures late in the fall and 
will keep all winter long. 
Chinese Improved or Wong Bolt. This exceptionally fine 
vegetable is rapidly growing in public favor. Its growth, which 
resembles the Cos lettuce, has long heads and crisp leaves. 
Very mild and pleasant flavor served as a salad or cooked. 
CELERY 
Ya oz. to 100 ft., Ya lb. per acre. 
Sow from February to May in drills 1 foot apart. Later, 
usually in June, transplant to rows 3 feet apart and 6 inches 
apart in row. Rows should he furrowed out so plants may be 
■set 6 inches deep. Later, soil may be banked against rows for 
blanching, even so-called self-blanching varieties needing the 
cool, moist soil to render the stalks crisp and tender, but this 
should not be done until a few weeks before harvesting. One 
ounce of seed will produce five thousand plants. 
Golden Plume or Wonderful. Early and very desirable for 
home and market garden. Plants medium sized; stocky, full 
hearted, and compact. Thick solid stalks blanch readily and 
are of the finest table quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 75; Ya lb. $2.25. 
Golden Yellow Self Blanching. Early and particularly de¬ 
sirable for home and market garden. Plants fairly tall and 
compact with firm stalks, 26 to 28 inches tall, which blanch 
readily and are of splendid quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; Ya lb. $1.75. 
White Plume. Valuable for early market. Foliage green, 
tinted white. Stalks and foliage blanch very readily to snowy 
white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 60c. 
Winter Queen. The best Winter variety. Moderately dwarf, 
erect, compact with solid heart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Ya lb. 60c. 
CELERIAC 
Ya oz. to 100 ft., Ya lb. per acre. 
Sow seed at the same season and give same treatment as 
common Celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil, in rows 2 feet 
apart and 6 inches apart in row. Give thorough culture. It 
is not necessary to earth up or handle the plants. After the 
roots have attained a diameter of 2 inches, they are fit for use. 
Large Smooth Prague. An improved variety of turnip-rooted 
Celery producing large tubers of nearly globular shape and 
comparatively smooth surface. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; lb. 75c. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Ya oz. to 100 ft., 1 oz. per acre. 
The same methods that produce good Cabbage will grow good 
Cauliflower. The only great difference is that Cauliflower 
heads must be protected from sunlight so as to make sure of 
the desirable white curd. Gather the tops of the leaves together 
loosely as soon as the heads begin to form. In shutting off 
the light, it is important not to cramp the heads. 
Danish Giant, Dry Weather. One of the most dependable in 
adverse, dry weather. Plants dwarf, short stemmed; larger 
than Early Snowball. Heads large, 6 to 7 inches across, com¬ 
monly weigh 2 pounds. White with tinge of cream; of splendid 
quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.50; Ya lb. $5.00. 
Early Snowball. The best for greenhouse forcing, early mar¬ 
ket, and shipping. Plants very dwarf. Heads snow white; 
deep, smooth, compact; about 6 inches across, weight, 1% to 2 
pounds. The standard of excellence in Cauliflower. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.75; Ya lb. $5.50. 
Autumn Giant. Also known as California Wonder. Is a large, 
late sort producing quite compact, white heads, surrounded 
by a mass of large, spreading leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00; Ya lb. $3. 
ENDIVE 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 2 lbs. per acre. 
Sow about the middle of April, in rows iy 2 feet apart, and 
thin out to about 9 inches apart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya lb. 50c. 
Broad-leaved (Escarolle). Leaves long, broad, and succulent. 
Fine for Winter salads and cooking. 
Green Curled. Standard variety for Fall and Winter crop. 
White Curled. For early use. 
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