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MICHELL’S CHOICE CABBAGE SEED 
Chou pomme (Fr.) Kopf Kohl (Ger.) Cavolo Cappuccio (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants; 4 ounces, enough for an acre 
Our strains, the very best to be had, are selected from specimen heads in well-rogued 
fields. Sow seed of the early varieties in February in hotbeds and transplant, the latter part 
of April or early in May, to open ground, or an early sowing can be made in open ground as 
soon as weather permits. Set plants in rows 2 feet apart and 1 to 1 feet apart in the row. 
Sow second-early varieties in April and transplant in May; late varieties in May and trans¬ 
plant in July, setting plants in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in rows. Never plant Cab¬ 
bage in the same location two years in succession. 
All seeds on this page mailed postage free 
CABBAGE 
yellows-Resistant Varieties 
These are highly recommended to yield 
satisfactory crops where other varieties fail 
because of Wilt or “Yellows.” 
Jersey Queen. The first of the resistant 
types to mature. In type and earliness 
about the same as the Jersey Wakefield. 
Pkt. 15c.; 30c. per 3^oz.; oz. 50c.; $1.50 
per MIb- 
Marlon Market. A very large, round head; 
early, solid and of fine quality. Pkt. 15c.; 
40c. per iS^oz.; oz. 75c.; $2.00 per 341b. 
Wisconsin (Hoilander). A splendid late 
variety. Attractive, large, globular heads; 
very solid. Splendid for winter. Pkt. 15c.; 
30c. per 34oz.; oz. 50c.; $1.50 per 341b. 
Early Varieties 
Aiihead. The largest of the early Cabbages. 
Head roundish flat and remarkably solid, 
excellent for winter as well as early spring. 
Pkt. 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 341b. 75c. 
Babyhoad. An excellent early variety with 
small head, usually less than 6 inches across, 
round, firm, and of fine quality. Short stem 
with few outer leaves, thus permitting of 
close planting. Pkt. 15c.; 30c. per 34oz-; 
oz. 50c.; $1.50 per 341b. 
Charieston or Large Wakefieid. Similar to 
Extra-Early Jersey Wakefield, but the 
heads are more blunt, equally as solid, 
grow almost twice the size, and mature 
one week later. Pkt. 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 
Mlb. 80c. 
Copenhagen Market. An early, round- 
headed variety, following Golden Acre. 
The heads frequently weigh as much as 
10 lbs. Pkt. 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 341b. 80c. 
Extra-Early Jersey Wakefield. Uniform, 
pointed heads. Outer leaves form a pro¬ 
tection for the heads, permitting it to be 
set out earlier than other sorts. Pkt. 10c.; 
25c. per 34oz.; oz. 45c.; $1.25 per 34Ib. 
Green Acre. An entirely new type of extra- 
early, round-headed Cabbage. The only 
white variety which possesses an inherent 
green-colored surface of head and the first 
and only variety able to meet the present- 
day popular demand for new-crop Cab¬ 
bage. Pkt. 15c.; 30c. per 34oz.; oz. 50c.; 
$1.50 per Mlb. 
Jersey Queen Cabbage 
Early Varieties, continued 
Golden Acre. An early variety with dwarf 
plants and round, solid, uniform heads of 
medium size, averaging 5 pounds in weight. 
Has but few outer leaves, making it suit¬ 
able for close planting. Follows the Baby- 
head in earliness yet it is 10 days earlier 
than Copenhagen Market. Pkt. 10c.; 
20c. per Hoz.; oz. 35c.; $1.00 per 341b. 
Henderson’s Early Summer. Heads of 
medium size, roundish flat, and solid. 
Fine for following the early types. Pkt. 
10c.; 25c. per oz.; 341b. 75c. 
Late or Winter Varieties 
All Seasons or Vandergaw. Very large 
head, round and solid, valuable for late 
summer or winter use. Pkt. 10c.; 30c. per 
oz.; 341b. 75c. 
Danish Ballhead. Tall Stem. This excellent 
variety is unequaled for its massiveness, 
weight and keeping qualities. It is ideal 
for boiling, cole slaw, sauerkraut, etc., 
being crisp, tender, and sweet. Does well 
under almost any condition of moisture or 
drought. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per 34oz.; oz. 
35c.; $1.00 per 341b. 
Danish Roundhead. Short Stem. Heads 
exceptionally hard, excellent for sauer¬ 
kraut as well as for winter storing. Pkt. 
10 c.; 20c. per 34oz.; oz. 35c.; $1.00 per 341b- 
Late Flat Dutch. This seed has been se¬ 
lected especially for our trade, being taken 
from the finest type of heads, chosen for 
solidity and uniformity. Large heads of 
unsurpassed quality. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per 
34oz.; oz. 35c.; $1.00 per 341b. 
Mammoth Red Rock. An excellent red 
variety and a good winter keeper. Heads 
globe-shaped, slightly flattened, and very 
hard. Pkt. lOc.; 20c. per 34oz.; oz. 35c.; 
$1.00 per 341 b. 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. A beautiful 
crimped-leaved sort with almost round, 
deep glossy green heads. Savoy Cabbage 
is distinctly flavored, being much sweeter 
than the other kinds. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per 
34oz.; oz. 35c.; $1.00 per 341b. 
Red Dutch Drumhead. A red variety 
used extensively for pickling, and for cole 
slaw it has merits over the white kinds. It 
is principally used for winter, keeping well 
until spring. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per 34oz.; 
oz. 35c.; $1.00 per 341b. 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage 
A native of China and distinct from other 
Cabbage. It grov;s like Romaine lettuce, and 
makes a tasty salad, having a delightful flavor. 
Seed should be sown the latter part of July, 
in rows 2 34 feet apart, and the plants thinned 
out to 18 to 20 inches in the rows; if sown too 
early the heat causes it to run to seed. The 
heads mature in 8 to 10 weeks. 
Pe-Tsai. Resembles in appearance and 
growth a head of Romaine lettuce. Heads 
are firm. Grows somewhat taller than 
Wong Bok, but not as thick through. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c.; 65c. per 341b. 
Wong Bok. Does not grow quite as tall as 
Pe-Tsai, but is thicker through. Heads are 
elongated, self-folding, and require no 
blanching. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 65c. per 
341b. 
Early Snowball Cauliflower 
CAULIFLOWER 
Chou-fleur (Fr.) Blumenkohl (Ger.) 
Cavol Fiore (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants 
Sow seed in hotbeds or window-boxes, in 
February or March, and transplant in cold- 
frames. When hard frosts are over, plant 
outdoors. For second crop, sow in April and 
set out in May; for late crop, sow in June 
and set out in July. Plants should be set in 
rows 3 feet apart, 2 feet apart in the row. 
Danish Giant or Dry Weather. An ideal 
variety for summer use, as it stands 
drought and heat better than other sorts. 
Enormous snow-white heads. Later than 
other varieties. Pkt. 25c.; 50c. per large 
pkt.; 34oz. $1.25; $2.00 per 34oz.; oz. $3.50. 
Early Selected Erfurt. One of the earliest 
varieties. Medium-sized heads. Pkt. 20c.; 
45c. per large pkt.; 34oz. $1.00; $1.75 
per 34oz.; oz. $3.00. 
Early Snowball. Fine for either forcing 
under glass in coldframes or outdoor spring 
planting. Magnificent, medium-sized, 
white heads. Pkt. 25c.; 50c. per large pkt.; 
34oz. $1.25; $2.00 per 34oz.; oz. $3.50. 
Michell’s Earliest Snowstorm. Colossal 
heads of purest white, often 10 inches in 
diameter. Especially desirable for its 
earliness under glass, but does equally 
well in late spring, summer, or autumn 
outdoors. Pkt. 25c.; 50c. per large pkt.; 
34oz. $1.50; $2.50 per 34oz.; oz. $4.00. 
New White Wonder. An improved strain 
developed and bred for the critical grower. 
We have reports that it is 10 days earlier 
than Snowball. Good-sized, very solid 
heads, fine-grained, pure snowy white 
which does not turn yellow, even in the 
bright sunlight. Pkt. 35c.; 75c. per large 
pkt.; 34oz. $2.25; $3.75 per 34oz.; oz..$6.50. 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. A very desirable, 
large, late variety. Pkt. 10c.; 45c. per 34oz.; 
oz. 65c.; $1.75 per 34Ib. 
Cabbage Plants 
Early Sorts. Hotbed-grown. 75c. per 
100 (by Parcel Post, 85c.); per 1000, 
$6.50. 
Early Sorts. Coldframe-grown. $1.00 
per 100 (by Parcel Post, $1.10); per 
1000, $8.50. 
Late Sorts. Field-grown. 65c. per 100 
(by Parcel Post, 75c.); per 1000, $5.50. 
Cauliflower Plants Ready April 1 
Snowball variety only. Pot-grown 
plants, 10c. each; doz. $1.00; $6.00 
per 100. Not mailable. 
516 and 518 Market $!■# Philadelphia, Pa 
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