H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading 
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CABBAGE 
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, y± 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, Y\ 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, *4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
PENN STATE BALL HEAD. A late var¬ 
iety, excelling in productivity 
Plant medium, with short stem. Heads 
hard, 6 to 7 inches deep. Desirable for 
winter storage, and the manufacture of 
kraut. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50 
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, Vx 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, Yx 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, Yx lb. 75c, lb. $2.25 
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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, Yk lb. 65c, lb. $2.00 
HOUSER. This late cabbage is per¬ 
fect in every respect as to size; will 
average about 12 pounds at matuis 
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, \x 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, Yx lb. 50c, lb. $1.50 
CORN SALAD 
CULTURE—Sow in rows one toot apart in 
early spring and in August, September and Octo¬ 
ber. It sown in October the plants require slight 
protection. 
LARGE GREEN CABBAGING. 
LARGE GREEN CABBAGING. A 
quite distinct sort, with short, 
rounded, smooth leaves, forming a 
compact rosette. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Ya lb. 45c, lb. $1.25 
