

NORTHRUP.’ KING & CO.’S VEGETABLE 


AND FLOWER SEEDS 

A section of the cabbage trials in Northrup, King & Co.’s Trial Ground 
CABBAGE—Late and Midseason Varieties 
All Seasons 90 days 
A popular cabbage for fall use, and a 
splendid keeper. Large, flattish round heads, 
-unexcelled for kraut. Very thrifty in hot 
dry weather. Heads weigh about 10 lbs. 
American Drumhead Savoy 90 days 
This type of cabbage is thought by many 
to provide a finer and more delicate flavor. 
The leaves are all densely crumpled. A 
slight touch by frost improves its flavor. 
The largest of the Savoy cabbages. Round 
heads with deep green leaves. 
88 days 
Chieftain Savoy 
All America Award Winner in 1938. Me- 
dium sized plants with short stem—compact. 
Leaves broad, heavily savoyed, dark olive 
green. Medium large, well folded, firm head, 
slightly rounded at top, flat at base. Recom- 
mended for market gardeners. Stands a 
long time without bursting. 
Danish Ball Head, Short Stem 105 days 
One of the finest late cabbages. Plants of 
medium size, short stem. Large heads, flat- 
tened globe shaped. Weigh about 6 lbs. 
Crisp, sweet, tender and unsurpassed for 
boiling or cold slaw. One of the best strains 
for keeping qualities. 
Danish Ball Head, Tall Stem 105 days 
Similar to the Short Stem variety de- 
scribed above with exception that the stems 
are quite long. Large, round, compact heads. 
Thrives in almost all soils, withstands hot 
dry weather, does not rot easily in dry sea- 
sons and heads do not burst. 

Danish Ball Head Short Stem 
Hollander Short Stem (Ferry Type) 
105 days 
Similar to N. K. & Co. Hollander. 
Iron Head Savoy 80 days 
An early heading Savoy type, especially 
adapted for sections with short growing sea- 
sons. Heads are medium, weighing 6 to 7 
lbs. but are much surer of heading than 
later strains. Leaves are green in color and 
are well crumpled or savoyed. The plants 
are low, sturdy growers, 
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