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CABBAGE 
For early, sow seed in hot beds in December or January, reset in open in February | 
or March. For late planting sow seed in open beds and transplant. One ounce will 
produce about 2000 plants. Ten to fifteen thousand plants required to the acre. 
Golden Acre (62-64 days)—Our best early variety with medium size, hard, uniform 
heads. Plants small, heads round, stems short, small outer leaves allow close plant- 
ing. Stands a long time without bursting. 
Copenhagen Market (68-70 days)—An old dependable in the Pecos Valley for early 
market and shipping. Round heads, solid and of superior quality. Short stem. 
Marion Market (78 days from setting of plants)—Resistant to yellows, developed from 
Copenhagen Market but later maturing and slightly larger. Heads are about 7 inches 
in diameter, round, firm and of good quality. 
Early Jersey Wakefield (62-64 days)—An extra early variety. Small, compact conical 
heads, 5 inches thick and 7 inches long. 
Evergreen Hollander (90-100 days after setting, plants will make a marketable head)— 
120 days to mature. One of the most popular main crops in the mountain districts. 
A solid medium size head from 5 to 7 pounds. Outer leaves retain green color well and 
protect for long distance shipping. 
Ferry’s Hollander (90-100 days)—-A late evergreen. Solid spherical heads that weigh 
6 to 7 pounds. Desirable for high altitude. Good quality, will keep well in storage 
until late spring. 
Danish Ballhead—Matures along with Evergreen Hollander. Solid and compact head 
with medium core. Is appreciated by those who ship and sell by weight. Excellent 
keeper. Does extra well in mountain districts. 
Danish Roundhead (short stem) (90-100 days)—Similar to Ballhead but with shorter 
stem and slightly larger head. Also a good cabbage for the mountain districts. 
Red Rock (100 days)—Forms a round, dark red, solid head about 8 inches in diameter. 
The qaulity is excellent and it keeps well in storage. 
Late Flat Dutch (110 days)—A large, round, flattened and very firm head of a medium 
stem. A good cabbage for kraut. 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Also known as “Chinese Lettuce,” ‘“Odorless Cabbage,” “Celery Cabbage,” ete. Plant 
in fall for best results, does fine on muck land. Do not sow in spring since it will 
bolt to seed, neither does it transplant well. Used in salads sometimes as a substitute 
for lettuce. 
Chihili (75 days)—Outside leaves dark green, inside creamy white of fine quality. 
Wong Bok (75 days)—Heads are 8 to 10 inches tall, broad and firm. Curled leaves, 
good quality. 
CAULIFLOWER 
One ounce produces 3000 plants, 6 to 8 ounces per acres. The cultivation is similar to 
that of cabbage. Leaves must be gathered and tied about the head to protect from 
the sun and to facilitate bleaching. 
Early Danish Snowball (30 to 35 days from seed to plant) (55 days from plant to 
maturity)—The best all around variety for both home and market garden. Has long 
been the leader in this locality. 
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