James Vick’s Sons, Seedsmen, Rochester, N. Y. 
Vegetable Seeds 
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CABBAGE—Continued 
« «- ^ A very superior, sure-heading, long-keeping 
JjGaSOIla sort. It would be classed as second early ; but 
whether for medium early, main crop, or late use, it is unsurpassed by any 
other sort. The heads are large, nearly round, somewhat flattened, very solid, 
and in quality the best. Its ability to stand the summer heat and dry weather 
is quite remarkable. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 25 cents ; lb., $2.50. 
Warren Stone Mason. A great improvement on the old 
Stone Mason. The heads are deep and nearly round. An excellent sort to 
carry through the winter. Its reliability for heading is unsurpassed. Comes 
in with Fottler's, and is a capital sort-to succeed All Seasons. Packet, 
5 cents; oz., 20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
CAULIFLOWER 
The Cauliflower delights in a rich soil and an abundance of water. Sow seed 
for an early summer crop in February or March, in a hotbed, and when plants 
arc three or four inches high transplant four inches apart in boxes or frames. 
In the middle of spring, or as soon as the gardener deems it prudent, the plants 
can be removed to the open ground into soil that has been well enriched with 
good manure. Set plants from two to two and a half feet apart each way. Cul- 
ivate often, throwing up the earth, and water well in dry' weather. For late 
Cauliflower sow seed in a cool, moist place, on the north side of a building or 
tight fence, in this latitude about the first of May, and they will not be troubled 
with the little black beetle so destructive to everything of the Cabbage tribe 
when young. One ounce will produce about 3,500 plants. 
Surehead. Heads, large, round, flattened at the top and uniform in size. 
Medium early and one of the best keeping and shipping varieties. Packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
VicK’s Short-Stemmed Early 
-r^ • -o -a | ‘L _ _ J A new strain selected from 
Uanisn DaI.ineaO. the famous Danish Ballhead 
Cabbage, and is bound to become one of the best and most popular sorts both 
for home and market growing. The heads are very large ; as round as balls 
and as solid as bullets. The interior leaves are pure white, crisp and tender. 
On account of their solidity, cabbages of this variety will outweigh those of 
any other variety of the same size. It is short-stemmed and as strong and 
vigorous as any other American variety, and also as Pee from blight, f ully 
two weeks earlier, and will keep and ship as well as Danish Ballhead. 
Danish Ballhead usually commands at least one cent per pound more than 
any other variety of cabbage in the wholesale markets of this and other cities, 
and this new and improved strain will prove fully as profitable. Packet, 
5 cents ; y A oz., 10 cents ; oz., 35 cents ; y K lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
VicK’s Improved Danish Ball- 
•• * Of the many varieties of Cabbage introduced within the past 
I*Cc*Q* f ew years none has attained to so great popularity, or given 
such general satisfaction as Vick’s Improved Danish Ballhead. The fame 
of this particular strain has become world-wide, and it stands without a peer. 
It commands a higher price in the market than any other variety. It is 
remarkable for the solidity of its heads and long-keeping qualities. The 
heads are of medium size, with few outer leaves, admitting of close planting; 
exceedingly fine-grained, hardiest of all, tender, crisp, solid, with no waste 
heart. Will average six pounds per head. Do not be deceived by substitutes. 
There is only one Improved Danish Ballhead Cabbage, and this we import 
direct from our original grower in Denmark. Packet, 5 cents; y A oz.. 
10 cents ; oz., 30 cents ; lb., $3.00. 
Autumn King or World Beater, a comparatively new strain of 
late Cabbage, and one which will supercede the old Mammoth Marblehead 
Cabbage of years ago. The Autumn King grows to an enormous size, mak¬ 
ing heads as solid as a rock, and comes uniformly true to type. It can be 
relied upon to produce a greater weight of crop from the same space of ground 
than most of the late sorts, having few outer leaves. Packet, 5 cents; 
oz., 25 cents ; lb., $2.25. 
Louisville Drumhead. A variety grown largely by market gardeners in 
the Southwest. It stands hot weather better than most other sorts, and is 
a sure cropper. Resembles Premium Flat Dutch. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 
20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
Selected Premium Late Flat Dutch. No introduction is neces¬ 
sary for this old, reliable, and popular Cabbage. It produces large, solid 
heads of superior quality, keeping in best condition for a long time. Packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
Improved American Savoy. Decidedly the peer of all Savoy Cab¬ 
bages, either for market or kitchen garden, and a reliable header. The heads 
are large, and very solid, and possess a fine delicate flavor. The beautifully 
curled and crimpled leaves are of a dark rich green color. We can recom¬ 
mend this variety to all. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
Mammoth Rock Red. This is by far the best, largest, and most reli¬ 
able heading red Cabbage ever introduced. The head is large, round, very 
solid, and of a deep red color. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents ; lb., $2.00. 
OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES OF CABBAGE. 
Large Late Drumhead. Extra Early Etampes. Early Blood Red. 
Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. 
Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; pound, $1.75. 
At Prices quoted in this Catalogue, we Prepay Postage 
or Express charges, unless otherwise noted. 
VicK’s Danish Giant, 
or Dry Weather Cauliflower. 
Originated in Denmark the home of the “Snowball” and other leading sorts. 
Its main feature is the fact that it will stand an unusual amount of dry or 
warm weather and Still produce perfect, large, solid heads. In districts where 
heretofore it has been impossible to grow Cauliflower, this fine variety has 
proven a success. It is ready for market or table about a week later than 
Extra Early Erfurt. Packet, 25 cents; l / A oz., $1.00; oz., $3.50. 
—-m j, _ j 3 This is unquestionably the leading variety 
v ICl& S AQGtHo for market and for private use. For reli¬ 
ability 0/heading and size and solidity 0/ heads , it is superior to any other 
variety. It is sure to head, even under unfavorable circumstances, and will 
attain to enormous size under ordinary cultivation. The plants are very 
dwarf, and while the outer leaves are erect the inner ones lap over the heads 
so as to fully shade them from the sun, preserving them a beautiful snowy 
white. Packet, 30 cents ; % oz., $1.75 ; oz., $5.00. These prices are net, 
from which no discount or on which no premium will be allowed. 
lLarly Snowball. Next to our Ideal we can recommend the 
Snowball as one of the earliest and surest heading varieties. Its dwarf habit 
and short outer leaves allow it to be planted very close—eighteen to twenty 
inches apart. It is well adapted for forcing under glass throughout the winter 
and spring. It gives a pure snow-white, medium-sized head. Our Cauli¬ 
flower seed is grown by a specialist, and can be rcl ed upon in every respect. 
Packet, 15 cents ; l / A ounce, 75 cents ; oz., $2.50. 
Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. Until the intro dire 1 ion of our Ideal, the Erfurt 
was a leader, and today ibis variety will stand the test with any other extra 
early sort. It is very dwarf in habit, producing pure white heads of great 
solidity and finest quality; quite desirable for forcing or for planting in open 
ground. For a general all-round market garden variety we can highly recom¬ 
mend the Erfurt strain. Packet, 15 cents ; y A oz., 75 cents ; oz., $2.50. 
Early Paris, or Nonpareil. This is a well-known standard French 
variety, producing very early, good-sized, pure whiteheads, which arc tender 
and delicious. Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 75 cents ; y A lb., $2.50. 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant, a distinct and valuable late variety, pro¬ 
ducing large heads, pure white, firm, and compact; and being thoroughly 
protected by the foliage, remains a long time fit for use. A desirable variety 
for the South. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 40 cents ; y A lb., $1.25. 
Large Late Algiers. One of the best late sorts, grown largely for fall 
use. It is a sure header, and endures uninjured a freeze that would materially 
affect other sorts. Packet, 10 cents ; oz., 75 cents; y A lb., $2.00. 
