Cabbage Seed for 1944 
There is an extremely severe shortage of cabbage seed for 1944, the 
worst we have ever known in 60 years of business. Most of the cabbage 
seed is now being produced in the far Northwest and this area suffered 
one of its most severe winters in many years. The largest part of the 
crop was lost because the heads that were being carried over for seed 
production were nearly all killed. The ones that survived did not produce 
a normal crop so that true stocks of cabbage are very limited and many 
varieties are virtually unobtainable. 
It was most unfortunate in this situation that we also lost our own 
crop of Harris’ Ballhead. On our own farm the heads failed to produce 
seed because of the continuous wet weather this spring. 
When the shortage became apparent, some California cabbage growers 
allowed their crops which had been planted for market to go to seed 
and there is a considerable quantity of this seed available. However, it 
was not grown from selected stock seed and will not produce as uniform 
or true to type cabbage as the regular strains. With the exception of the 
“Early Market” cabbage offered below, all of the seed we are selling 
was grown from true stocks similar to those we have sold in the past. 
We trust our customers will appreciate the difficulties of this situation 
and will limit their purchases of cabbage seed as much as possible. Use 
the greatest care in preparing the seed bed and sowing the seed to be 
sure that none is wasted. If you have any seed left over from last year, 
we urge you to use it. 
Late or Danith Cabbage 
275 HARRIS’ BALLHEAD. This exceptionally fine stock of Danish 
cabbage is produced entirely by us on our own farms. It is very uniform, 
extremely solid and just the right size for market and shipping. The 
heads are rounder than most Danish and of greener color. They keep 
exceptionally well in storage. 
Crop Failed. 
255 DANISH BALLHEAD. SHORT STEM. This is a good 
heavy yielding stock of Danish 
Ballhead. It is not the identical strain that we have sold in the past, 
but we have grown it on our farm and can recommend it. The heads 
are large, very solid, and are considerably more flattened than Harris’ 
Ballhead. The color is good, with a slight tinge of purple. The type is 
uniform and heavy yielding, practically every plant making a good 
firm head. Excellent for storage. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% Oz. 40c; Oz. 70c; 14 Lb. $2.35; Lb. $7.10. 
285 PENN STATE BALLHEAD. Originated at the Pennsylvania State 
College and is a favorite in many cabbage growing sections. It is a 
short stem variety. The heads are of medium size and slightly flattened 
but very hard and an attractive bright green color. Produces a large 
tonnage and keeps well in storage. 
Crop Failed. 
Red Cabbage 
We are extremely sorry to advise our customers that we cannot supply 
any seed of red cabbage for 1944. 


Chihli Chinese Cabbage 

Super Curled Savoy 
Tender, crisp and the finest flavor of any cabbage: 
Saucy Cabbage 
This fine cabbage should have a place in every home garden because 
the quality is so much better than ordinary cabbage. The flavor when 
cooked is mild and pleasing, much superior to common cabbage. If you 
have not eaten Savoy cabbage you have no idea what fine cabbage 
tastes like. 
292 SUPER CURLED SAVOY. The Best Savoy for Home 
or Market. This is the finest 
stock of Savoy cabbage. The plants are uniform, short stemmed and 
compact. The heads are large, firm, round and completely blistered or 
“Savoyed” all through the head, and of exceptionally fine quality. The 
interior of the head is an attractive light green color and has a most 
pleasant and appetizing flavor. 
This strain matures earlier and more evenly than any stock we have 
ever seen. If plants are set out about July Ist it makes an excellent 
type for home gardeners to store for winter use, as the quality is so 
much better than any other storage cabbage. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% Oz. 40c; Oz. 70c; 14 Lb. $2.20; Lb. $6.60. 
“T was told I couldn’t keep cabbage all winter, but tonight we had one of 
the cabbages I raised last summer from seed I bought from you and it was 
a solid head and sweet as could be.” 
Maude S. Knapp, Holliston, Mass., April 5, 1943 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Also called ‘Celery Cabbage” 
An ounce of seed will sow 300 to 400 feet of row, a packet 30 feet. 
Forms tender crisp heads which are very delicious and can be served 
in a number of ways. The flavor somewhat resembles cabbage but is 
much more delicate. It is delicious when served as salad or slaw. The 
leaves may be cooked like spinach or the midrib alone used and served 
like asparagus. 
The seed should be sown not earlier than the first of July in rows 24% feet 
apart, and the plants thinned to 18 to 20 inches apart in the rows. If 
sown early it soon runs to seed and is useless. Matures in 8 to 10 weeks. 
248 CHIHLI. The Best Variety. Heads earlier and more evenly 
than any other kind. The heads are cylindrical, 
pointed, very firm and when matured are often 18 inches long. They 
are pure white inside, tender and of finest quality. 
Chihli has now almost entirely superseded the older varieties as 
the attractive heads are more firm, and mature earlier. Our strain is 
very uniform and sure heading. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% Oz. 25ce; Oz. 45c; 44 Lb. $1.20; Lb. $4.00. 
COLLARDS 
390 GEORGIA. Has large cabbage-like leaves, which grow loosely on 
stems 21% to 3 ft. tall. It does not form heads but the leaves are used. 
It is popular in the South for table use and stock feeding. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 45c. 

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