Tail’s Pilot Ca'b'bag'e 
CABBAGE 
1 ounce will plant a row 100 feet long, and produce 1500 
strong plants. 6 ounces will produce enough strong plants 
to set an acre—days of maturity are reckoned from the 
time the plants are set out until they are ready to cut. 
Culture: Cabbage do best on medium stiff soil that has been thoroughly 
dug or plowed deeply, and heavily manured, or made rich with 6-6-5 fertilizer 
at the rate of 25 lbs. per 100 yards. For an early spring crop, sow in a gentle 
hotbed in February % inch deep in rows 6 inches apart, and transplant when 
weather conditions are suitable. The seed may also be sown in beds out-of- 
doors in April, and transplanted when the plants are large enough. For fall 
crop, the seed is sown in July and while it may be sown in beds, the usual 
method is to drill the seed where the Cabbage are to be grown, using 2 lbs. to 
the acre and thinning the plants 18 to 24 inches in the row. In the vicinity of 
Norfolk, the early spring crop of Wakefield Cabbage is sown out-of-doors in 
beds in late September, and the plants set in the field the last of November or early in 
December. The small or early types are sown in rows 3 feet apart, leaving 15 to 18 
inches between the plants. The large or late types are sown in rows 3 feet 6 inches, 
leaving 18 to 24 inches between the plants. After the plants are set out, they should be 
frequently cultivated, drawing the earth to the stems at each cultivation until the heads 
begin to form at which time one final cultivation should be given. Cabbage should never 
be grown two seasons in succession on the same land. 
fiolHpil ArrP days). A selection from the Copenhagen Market that ma- 
VJUiUcll tures ten days earlier and has small, round, solid heads, aver¬ 
aging 3 to 4 pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 70c; lb., $2.65; 5 lbs., $12.00, postpaid. 
(75 days). A well known variety, equally good for 
market or the home garden. The heads are uni¬ 
formly round, solid, with crisp, white interior, and average 5 to 7 pounds. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; ^ lb., 60c; lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., $10.00, postpaid. 
Tait’s 
Excelsior 
Cabbage 
All HpnH Fnriv days). One of the most popular varieties, and sometimes 
/All ncuu tuny, called “Solid South” or “Faultless.” The heads are slightly 
round, quite deep, solid, and average 5 to 7 pounds. Our strain is exceedingly uniform 
as to size and color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75, postpaid. 
SurphpflH days). As the name implies, this variety is a sure header. The 
JU e UUU. heads are round, somewhat fiattened, and average 8 to 9 lbs. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75, postpaid. 
All Spfiqnnq days). Sometimes called “Vandegaw.” This Cabbage is re- 
Jcuau 3. markable for its ability to stand hot sun and dry weather. The 
heads are round, somewhat fiattened, very deep, and average 8 to 9 pounds. A good 
sort for “kiaut.” Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75, postpaid. 
PriTiawinnor FInf days). One of the largest late varieties; pro- 
rnzewmner riar uurcn. Jjucing nearly fiat heads, often weighing 10 
pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 60c; lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., $10.00, postpaid. 
Charleston Wakefield. 
(83 days). The large.st Wakefield 
Cabbage, with heart-shaped heads, 
average from 5 to 7 pounds. Pkt. 5c; 
oz., 15c; V4 ll>-i 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., 
$6.75, postpaid. 
Early Jersey Wakefield. 
(70 days). The standard strain 
of the early Wakefield, with 
heads averaging 2 lbs., but it 
cannot compare with Tait's 
True Early Wakefield, which 
is earlier, larger and more 
uniform in heading. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; }/4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 
5 lbs., $6.75, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Pilot. 
(60 days). This is the earliest Cab¬ 
bage in cultivation. The long pointed, 
small heads average 1% lbs. It is not 
as hard as the Wakefield type, but of 
exceptionally delicate flavor. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; lb., 90c; lb., $2.75; 
5 lbs., $12.50, postpaid. 
Extra EarlyWakefield. 
(63 days). A selection from 
Early Wakefield; about a 
week earlier, with small, hard 
heads, averaging 1% to 2 lbs. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ^ lb., 60c; 
lb., $2.00; 5 lbs.,$8.75, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred 
Norfolk Wakefield. 
Tait’s 
Norfolk 
Wakefield 
Cabbage 
Tait's Thorobred True 
Early Wakefield. 
(68 days). There are numer¬ 
ous stocks of this well known 
Cabbage, but we believe our 
Thorobred strain, averaging 
2l^ to 3 lbs., is the ideal early 
pointed Cabbage for truckers and market gardeners. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
25c; !)>•> 70c; lb., $2.65; 5 lbs., $12.00, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Excelsior. 
(73 days). For those who 
prefer a smaller Cabbage 
than All Head Early, this variety will be found ideal. It matures 
about a week earlier than All Head Early. The heads will average 
4 to 5 lbs., are very solid, and of good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
^ lb., 70c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.00, postpaid. 
(74 days). Our special strain 
of this popular variety is 
nearly as large as Charleston 
Wakefield, and a full week 
earlier. The handsome, pointed, 
solid heads average 4 pounds, are of splendid quality, and for main 
crop, we believe it is the finest type of Wakefield Cabbage in exist¬ 
ence. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ^ lb., 70c; lb., $2.65; 5 lbs., $12.00, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Eureka. 
(69 days). An attractive Cab¬ 
bage with short stem and few 
outside leaves. The heads are nearly round, very solid, of good 
quality and average 3% to 4 pounds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ^ lb., 70c; 
lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.00, postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalog prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities 
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