GARDEN CABBAGE. 
(Brassica oleracea capitata.) 
French, Chou pomareé. 
CULTURAL NOTES. 
To ensure the best succession of good-quality heads, sowings of Cabbage 
must be made both in spring and autumn. 
Preparation of Soil. The ground for Cabbage should be deeply 
cultivated and as much manure dug in as can be spared. Lime is also of 
the utmost importance to the successful cultivation of Cabbage, not only 
because the constitution of the plant needs lime but also as a safeguard 
against the Club disease, and where this element is lacking in the soil it 
must be provided. It may be well to mention, however, that lime and 
fresh manure should not be applied simultaneously, or much of the value of 
the manure will be quickly lost. The crop should not be grown on the 
same ground in successive years. | 
Spring-sown Cabbage for Summer and Autumn use. 
Where a long-continued supply of Cabbage is required, a commencement 
should be made by a sowing of the earliest kinds in February, in pans or 
shallow boxes, placed in a pit or frame, or inacool greenhouse. At the 
first opportunity prick out the seedlings three inches apart in a cold frame, 
and give air freely. Before the plants become crowded, harden them off 
and transfer to open quarters. These will heart quickly and be valued as 
summer Cabbage. Sowings in the open ground may be made from March 
to May, in drills as advised for Brussels Sprouts. As these advance to 
planting size, they may be put out as plots become vacant and will produce 
good heads from July to November or later. If planted in beds, the rows 
may be one and a half to two feet apart, according to the’size of the 
variety, and one to two feet from plant to plant. The work should be done 
in showery weather, if possible, or with a falling barometer promising rain. 
In droughty weather it will be advisable to draw shallow furrows and 
water these a day in advance of the planting, which is a better practice 
than watering after planting. If drought continues, water must be 
plentifully given. 
Autumn-sown Cabbage for Spring and Summer use. 
The Autumn sowing of Cabbage is of the greatest importance. In some 
districts it is usual to sow in July, but after extensive experiments we are 
convinced that, for the southern counties, early August is preferable. It is 
wise to make two sowings, the first fairly early in the month and the 
second a fortnight later. A matter of even greater consequence than the 
date of sowing is the selection of suitable varieties. A considerable 
number of Cabbages that possess a recognised value for Spring sowing are 
comparatively useless when sown in August. Selection should therefore 
be made from varieties which are not liable to bolt, or run to seed, in 
spring, such as Sutton’s Harbinger, April, Flower of Spring, Favourite, 
and Imperial. September and October are the best months for the planting 
of Autumn-sown Cabbages, which should be on well-made ground, following 
Peas, Beans, or Potatoes. If the entire crop is to be left for hearting, fifteen 
inches each way will be a safe distance for the smallest varieties. If, 
however, every alternate plant is to be drawn young for consumption as 
Coleworts, a foot apart will suffice, but in this case the surplus plants must 
be cleared off by the time spring growth commences. 
By sowing quick-growing varieties of Cabbage in drills during July and 
August, and thinning the plants early, thus avoiding the check of trans- 
planting, heads may often be had fit for cutting in October and November. 
Red Cabbage. This is grown chiefly for pickling, although when 
cooked the heads find favour at many tables. Two sowings may be made, 
one in April for a supply in autumn, and the second in August to transplant 
during the following spring. Plant out as directed above. 
Couve Tronchuda, or Portugal Cabbage. A valuable form of 
Cabbage, producing large leaves, the midribs of which are thick, white, and 
tender, and when cooked in the manner of Sea Kale quite superb in quality. 
Sow in spring and plant out as advised for Cabbage; but if put on to rich 
ground, the plants should be allowed a little more room in order to attain 
full development. Seed is offered on page 27. 
i. To prevent the disappointment frequently experienced through the bolting of Cabbages in 
spring, we offer on page 34 a distinct section for August sowing. The varieties named below and 
on the following page are all adapted for spring sowing. 
FOR SPRING SOWING. 
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SUTTON’S ALL HEART. 
Sutton’s Earliest. 
Habit dwarf, with scarcely any outer leaves. 
flavour; but the chief merit is that they mature in so short a time. 
in early spring the crop is ready for cutting almost as soon as some of the August- 
sown Cabbages. 
August 25, 19908. 
‘Tender and True Cabbage is rightly named. 
in flavour.’.—Mr. G. ETHERINGTON, Gardener to H. S. CAUTLEY, Esq., M.P. 
Undoubtedly the quickest of all the spring-sown Cabbages. 
Hearts tender, crisp, and delicate in 
From seed sown 
Awards of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society, June 15, 1897, and 
(Illustrated) A So * per packet, 1s. and ls. 6d. 
“Your Earliest Cabbage has turned in splendidly. From seed sown in spring I was able to 
cut firm heads by the end of June..—Mr. G. C. SHAMBROOK, The Gardens, Kimsbury House. 
Sutton’s Ali Heart. A moderate-sized Cabbage of somewhat pointed shape, with 
so few outer leaves that ‘All Heart’ is a literal description of the plant; quick in 
growth, and comes in as an excellent succession to our Earliest Cabbage. 
Has won First Prizes in numerous competitions. 
Sch Horticultural Society, August 25, 1908. 
Very mild 
Award of Merit, Royal 
(Illustrated) ... per packet, ls. and 1s. 6d. 
‘Sutton’s Ail Heart Cabbage is perfect in quality. Sown early this year, I was cutting 
from it long before the autumn-sown heads were finished. 
that you can plant very close.’—Mr. J. ROBERTSON, The Gardens, Cowdenknowes. 
All Heart has so few outside leaves 
Sutton’s Tender and True. One of the best Cabbages for maturing early from 
a spring sowing, and much valued for its delicious flavour. 
and rather under medium size. 
Tender and True is greatly appreciated 
Heart well shaped, solid, 
Where a large number of small heads are required 
.-. per packet, ls. ; ounce, 1s. 6d. 
It is a quick-growing variety, very delicate 
Sutton’s Imperial. This fine old favourite is still one of the best and most profitable 
Cabbages for general use. 
Our stock has been greatly improved, and is valuable both for spring and 
August sowing 
Heads of medium size, firm, tender, and excellent in 
per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d. 
‘I can testify to the excellent qualities of your Imperial Cabbage, which is the best maincrop 
variety I have ever seen..—Mr. H. HOLLAND, New Barnet. 

SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers and Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. 
