SEED GROWERS 13 
BEET—SWISS CHARD 
LARGE RIBBED, DARK GREEN Days 
The smooth or slightly crumpled leaves are dark glossy green; stem and mid- 60 
ribs clear white, broad, and comparatively thick, Distinct from other chards 
and favored by many because of its superior flavor. 
LUCULLUS, DARK GREEN 
The fleshy crumpled leaves of this variety make very choice greens. Plant 60 
erect; stems rounded and finely ribbed; foliage rich, deep green. 
BROCCOLI—SPROUTING 
* ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING, EARLY STRAIN 
Vigorous early type forming large compact central heads and very few laterals. i 
First heads ready for market in about 70 days from planting under favorable 
conditions when the seed is planted in the open. Transplanting usually delays 
maturity about one week. 
* GREEN SPROUTING, MEDIUM STRAIN 
The strain we have furnished to Pacific Coast and Southern growers for many 95 
years, About three weeks later than Early Strain and too late for most Eastern 
conditions, Forms splendid central heads and a prolific crop of laterals. The 
variety to use for freezing or for other purposes where shoots are wanted. 
GREEN SPROUTING, LATE STRAIN 
Very late variety producing central heads of excellent quality but practically 150 
no side shoots, Planted in California in fall for early spring cutting and has the 
same possibilities along the South Atlantic Coast. Too late to be useful in 
northern states. 
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS fom 
HALF DWARF, PACIFIC COAST TYPE Pant 
Plants about three feet tall, much larger, more vigorous, and several days later 100 
than Long Island Improved. Sprouts 11% to 2 in. diameter, firm and well cov- 
ered. Planted on Pacific Coast during spring and summer for fall and winter 
harvest. 
*LONG ISLAND IMPROVED 
Plant dwarf and compact; 20 in. tall; very uniform; stem well covered with 90 
firm, round cabbage-like balls of 1%4,—114 in. diameter which mature in suc- 
cession, eS 
CABBAGE 
Two trials are made of our cabbage stocks at our Oakview Experimental Gardens 
each year. In the spring trial, the young plants are set out early in May. In the second 
or late trial, the plants are set in the field early in July. 
From time seed is sown until the plants are ready for the field 30 to 35 days are 
required. We have indicated the average number of days required to produce heads fully 
fit for market from the date the young plants are set in the field. 
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FIRST EARLY VARIETIES Setting 
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CHARLESTON OR LARGE WAKEFIELD Plants 
Desirable for home and market garden. Head broad heart-shaped, 8 in. long, vl 
7 in, broad at base, firm, commonly 4—5 lbs. Fully a week later and heads 
larger and broader heart-shaped than Early Jersey Wakefield. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET 
Distinctly and uniformly early. Splendid for early market and shipment; prov- 66 
ing valuable as early kraut variety. Plant small, compact, allowing very 
close planting; stem short; heads uniformly round ; firm; become 6—7 in. diam- 
eter; and weigh 314—4 lbs. Interior clear white and of excellent quality. 
