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HEADING VARIETIES (Cont.) 
BROWN DUTCH, B.S) hcccsesccctsissiattiersiuece br 
Standard very hardy sort. Plant medium large; dark green overlaid with bronze- 
red; forms moderately firm buttery head, yellowish inside and of good quality. 
CONTINUITY, b:.os. (Crisp as Ice) iicistan cows sesrdee erecta eer tree eee 
Particularly valuable for home and market gardens; forms heads under rather adverse 
weather conditions. Plant medium small; deep green overlaid with dark brown; 
forms firm well blanched head of delicate buttery flavor and tender quality. 
CORNELL NO... 456). We (Seiccisccssconsausanaaautn nag cose -ceecriine avy ate ot NRRL es men eco ee tenner 
A selection of the Imperial type developed by the United States Department of 
Agriculture and Cornell Experiment Station. Has proved very sure heading when 
grown in the East during the summer months. Particularly adapted for growing on 
muck soils. Frame and head slightly smaller than Great Lakes and of lighter green 
color. Resistant to tip burn and early bolting. 
DENVER MARKET, w. s.- (Ohio Cabbage ) rr icccceccevcee cose gee deco ent en ea en 
Crisp heading, medium size light green leaves much crumpled and savoyed, and 
coarsely fringed. Heads pointed or conical when young, rounder when mature. 
DRUMHEAD. OR’ MALTA) Wei soi occoriccthecerscectectvcsenteser rs torsbecsntes cteie eens tag rae 
Crisp heading, large, medium dark green. Leaves blistered. Large, coarse, well formed 
head which is tender and of good quality. 
GOLDEN QUEEN ,, We. Se cess senucensavpeaneves secevnactonatneeanedasys canis scsgyetenaa lv aster cutesita ame att mann 
Cabbage butter head type; small size; light yellowish-green, outer leaves slightly 
crumpled; edges smooth. Heads firm, very early. 
GREAT: LAKES, Wa (80.00 cin.svadtepsasesesudnesacstereessaavesscedeetvensecaets cise sade tty aes ecaay ea ne caeta aaa 
Developed at Michigan State College from a cross made by the United States 
Department of Agriculture. One of the most satisfactory strains of the Imperial 
type yet introduced. Plant large and vigorous; head of good size and attractive 
color. Somewhat larger frame and head than Cornell No. 456. Is resistant to tip 
burn and stands up well in hot weather. 
GREEN MIGNONET TIE, -Be 8... cicsccciivecceessnees ss ths aes ect oe da eae 
Similar in most respects to Mignonette. Color medium dark green, free from brown 
tint. Very useful in the tropics. Much slower to bolt to seed than Mignonette. 
HANSON, We. S005 .cccis0ssscenenncnevaspoccsavedeuvetotedetaedicnsaapede tee ce cok cekce niet oan ee nett d= aie atta 
An old standard home and market garden sort; very hardy. Plant very large with 
broad, thick, frilled, light yellowish-green leaves, forming rather large, globular 
head, white at the heart, crisp, sweet, and tender. It is best known under the name 
“Nonpareil” in Canada. 
HARDY GREEN WINTER, Wy 80......0ssesedscchevncccucces oucacss type egitee vee ss apeteene ee niattet tent 
Cabbage butter head type; medium size; medium dark green. Leaves crumpled with 
straight edges. A good fall and winter variety. 
HUBBARD’S MARKET We. S..ccisecodeeccdescsacusvece edtacess e¥eustanetes i: Sis ae see nea tece cea. oan 
Desirable for home and market garden use and for cold frame culture; popular in 
Cuba and South America. Plant dark green with crumpled straight edged leaves; 
compact, forms medium sized, firm, globular head which is buttery and sweet. 
ICEBERG, w. s. (Giant Crystal Head) o......iccccs,.cesesecnccsscusuccussesscucseses dn acaeeaueeenseeannnn 
Very popular for nearby market and home garden. Plant large with broad, crisp, 
wavy light green leaves tinged brown on margins. Head large, well folded, white 
inside; crisp, very sweet and tender. Must not be confused with New York which 
is commonly called Iceberg by shippers and greengrocers. 
IMPERIAL D (Double Resistant) wa 76..c....00:025-1<..1 0110125 svunsotaseeenan eden aeevnaes ote ace 
Important shipping type on the Pacific Coast. Resistant to brown blight and downy 
mildew. Plants large, dark green, very thick leaves. Heads medium size, firm, and 
of excellent quality. One of the best cool weather varieties. 
Particularly adapted for use on the Pacific Coast. 
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