Geshe he GARDEN S E ED 

Seed Supply 
for 1946 
CABBAGE 
G.L.F. Garden Seed Service will, in 1946, again be in a 
position to give full delivery on G.L.F. Danish Ballhead and 
Late Copenhagen Market. Stock seed of the former has been 
grown from specially selected heads of good type and uni- 
formity. This strain has a medium to short stem, with thick 
oval head, slightly flattened on top. It is a heavy yielder. Our 
seed growers have increased this stock seed, giving careful 
consideration to selection and adequate isolation. The 1945 
seed crop is adequate to fill the needs of all patrons who 
desire an outstanding strain of Danish Ballhead. 
Late Copenhagen Market, seed for which has been in short ° 
supply in recent years, will be available in sufficient quantity 
in 1946. This variety is a mid-season type (80 days) with 
large round heads. Slightly earlier than Glory, and of the 
same general type, it is in demand for early shipping and 
for kraut. 
Supplies of cabbage seed in other varieties will be large 
enough to supply needs of most growers. However, unfavor- 
able weather conditions in the cabbage seed sections have 
limited production of Marion Market and Wisconsin Hollander 
(No.8). 
All G.L.F. seed is hot water treated to control black rot 
and other seed-borne diseases. 
LETTUCE 
Cornell 456 seed is limited again this year, but the Garden 
Seed Service hag a much better supply than m 1945. This is 
being allocated as equitably as possible to the retail agencies 
in an effort to supply our patrons. This variety is now being 
used both on muck and upland soils for spring and summer 
planting. as 
Great Lakes, another variety of the iceberg type, is some- 
what similar to Cornell 456, and from the same original 
crosses. It is reported to be a little later than 456, and 
generally, not quite up to its performance on either muck 
or upland soils. It is, nevertheless, an excellent sure-heading 
variety and is recommended for use under conditions where 
Cornell 456 is grown. 
WHAT’S NEW 
During the war years seed growers put maximum emphasis 
on production of seed of the well-known popular varieties. 
It has been possible, however, to bring into production a few 
new items worthy of further use by G.L.F. patrons. Farmers 
are urged to give a new variety a trial, but not to replace a 
known variety with the new until they are convinced that 
the new one is really’ better: under their soil and climatic con- 
ditions than the one they are now using. 
BUSH LIMA BEANS 
Fordhook 242, a’ new strain developed by the United States Department of 
Agriculture, has shown up well in state tests. It does better under hot, dry 
weather conditions, yields more edible pods at the initial picking than other 
strains of Fordhook, and is equal to other strains in quality. 
Early Market is another new variety of Bush Lima Beans similar in type, 
growth and pod size and shape to Improved Burpee. This is also a product of 
the United States Department of Agriculture. It is earlier in maturity, heavier 
yielding and slightly darker green colored than Improved Burpee. The flavor is 
excellent. 
GREEN SNAP BEANS 
Keystonian. An All-American 1944 award. The pods are a little longer than 
Tendergreen; round, fleshy and similar in growth habit. Quality good. Makes 
attractive appearance when packed. Worthy of a trial planting. 
Florida Belle. This variety was developed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture 
to fill the need for a green shipping bean for the South. Pods are similar to 
Bountiful, but mature later. Very attractive and of good quality. 

