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Cabbage is of vital importance in our Health 
and Nutrition Program for Victory. Rich in Vita- 
min C when eaten raw. Can be grown over a long 
season. Plant seed in hills for plants outdoors as 
early as possible, cover lightly about % inch. 
Plant both early and late varieties. Order at 
least 2 V.G.B.P. to have plenty for a daily diet. 
One person needs about 50 pounds a year. Used 
mere often in a health diet than any other vege- 
table except Potatoes and Tomatoes. 
| EARLY VARIETIES | 
971% SBerry’s Earliest Cabbage. The best 
for earliness, quality and productiveness. 
(See picture page 50.) Postpaid: Pkt., 15c; 
V.G.B.P.,:25c; % Ilb., $1.50. 
179. Golden Acre. A new variety, sure 
header; heads round and very solid, few 
outer leaves. Used by truckers for earliest 
markets. Postpaid: Pkt., 8c; V.G.B.P., 21c; 
oz., 35c; 1% 1b., $1.00; % I1b., $1.75. 
176 Early Jersey Wakefield. Small compact conical 
heads, broad _ base. Kew leaves permitting close 
planting. A favorite of market gardeners and ship- 
pers. Postpaid: Pkt., 6c; V.G.B.P., 18c; 0z., 27c; 1% 1b., 
80c; % lb., $1.45. 
182 Copenhagen Market. Finest round-headed early 
LATE VARIETIES cabbage. Heads uniform, solid, excellent quality. 
Few outer leaves. Short stem. Desirable likewise 
186 Premium Late Flat Dutch. Excellent for home for early, Fut Gos ken Th, 81.60" 7c; V.G.B-P., 200; 
and market garden use. Very solid, large, flat heads, 0z., 30c; 74 1b. WN baa Sponge varietvulhoad 
6 to 7 inches deep. High quality. Deserves its wide 189 Manet an ait 10 tb sy ae a out e oats ape 
popularity. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; V-G.B.P., 16c; 0z., 24c; round, weig oO a Born ib y. ; < pald: 
14 lb., 70; 1% lb., $1.25. Pkt., 5c; V.G.B.P., 17c; 0z., 26c; % 1h. 78c; 42 Ih, 
187 Drumhead Savoy. Popular for its tasty flavor. $1.40. 
Sweeter than ordinary cabbage. Has crinkled leaves. 
20und ball-like heads are very heavy. An excellent 
keeper. Postpaid: Pkt., 6c; V.G.B.P., 18c; 0z., 27c; 
l% lb., 80c; % 1hb., $1.45. 
191 Danish Ballhead. A superior variety, one of the finest 
late cabbages. Extremely hard heads, 8 to 9 inches across. 
Desirable for shipping, storage, and kraut. Pictured at 
right. Postpaid: Pkt., 8c; V.G.B.P., 2lc; oz. 35c; %4 Ih, 
$1.00; 14 1b., $1.75. 
194 Mammoth Redrock. The largest and best red cabbage. 
It is fine for slaw, pickling or boiled. A sure header, heads 
weighing 10 to 15 lbs. An excellent keeper. Postpaid: 
Pkt., 7c; V-G.B.P., 19c; 02., 28c; %4 1b., 85c; 1% Ib., $1.55. 
CELERY OR CHINESE CABBAGE . 
175 Celery or Chinese Cabbage. Most popular for the home 
garden. Cylindrical, tapering heads. Crisp and_ tender. 
Plant during July-August. Makes fine chicken feed. Post- 
paid: Pkt., 5c; V.G.B.P., 25c; 0z., 40c; 14 lb., $1.25; 42 Ih., 
$2.25. 
Choicest Imported Seed 
Golden 
Acre 



Danish 
Ballhead 
| | MEDIUM EARLY 181 Early Flat Dutch. A strain 
popular with market and home 
gardeners. Heads almost round, good solid quality, weigh about 5 
ie Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; V.G.B.P., 16c; 0z., 24c; 4% lb., 70c; 42 Lb: 
a hte da 
180 Glory of Enkhuizen. A variety from Holland. Used largely for 
kraut, also by truck gardeners and shippers. Heads globe shaped, 
solid, with few outer leaves, weigh 6 to 8 lbs. Remarkably fine fla- 
vor, splendid keeper. Postpaid: Pkt., 6c; V.G.B.P., 18c; 0Z., 27c; 
14 lb., 80c; 14 Ib., $1.45. 
YELLOWS DISEASE RESISTANT VARIETIES 
The most destructive and widespread cabbage disease found in all sections 



east of the Rocky Mountains. “Yellows”’ is caused by minute organisms living 
in the soil indefinitely that thrive on living cabbage plants. The only control 
Danish Giant is to grow varieties that have been developed and are proven to be “Yellows 
Resistant.” Biss 
i 174 Marion Market. Heads are almost round, very solid. ‘Similar to, Copen- 
ies thc Hae Ni one a ag Cpa epee creak “ay? about 10 days later. Postpaid: Pkt., 9c; V.G.B.P., 24¢; 
. i oz., 45e; % Ib., $1.25. eA ; 
rest Ea Hea ge Met LAE avr te | Non ee 190 Wisconsin Hollander No. 8. Similar to Danish Baldhead._ Good for kraut 
der. Postpaid: Pkt., 10¢; Y% oz., $1.00; and winter storage. Postpaid: Pkt., 9c; V.G.B.P., 24¢; OZ., 45¢e; %4 Ib., $1.25. 
WY 02., $1.75; 0z., $3.00; 14 Ib., $9.00 183 Jersey Queen. 55 days. Selected from Jersey Wakefield with which it 
ep aR AP AG haa a acne & remains identical in type and season. Leaves smooth and dark green. Heads 
221 Berry’s Danish Giant. Snow white pointed small and compact, permitting close planting. Postpaid: Pkt., 8c; 
heads, large and compact, of excellent V.G.B.P., 22c; oz., 41¢c; %4 Ib., $1.15. : 
quality. The finest late variety. Post- 188 Racine Market. 60 days. Selected from Copenhagen Market, It is de- 
paid: Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.00; % oz, pendably early and uniform; heads are round, solid, and of superior quality. 
$1.75; oz., $3.00; %4 lb., $9.00. Fine for early kraut. Postpaid: Pkt., 7c; V.G.B.P., 21¢; 0z., 89c; %4 lb., $1.05. 
