IMPERATOR CARROT HAS EXCELLENT FLAVOR 41 
CABBAGE 
In the Bay Area sow cabbage seeds during June, July and August to mature during 
the winter and early spring months. In colder winter climates start the seeds in 
hotbeds or house, in time to set out when the ground can be worked. The food value 
of cabbage compares favorably with asparagus, spinach and tomatoes. 
AMERICAN DRUMHEAD SAVOY (90 days)—The largest heading Savoy; the qual- 
ity and flavor of this crumpled-leaf cabbage is very fine. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 75c; Y Ib. $2.25; lb. $6.75. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET (70 days)}—An early variety producing fine heads weigh- 
ing 10 to 12 pounds, which are very solid and of excellent quality. It is the largest of 
the early varieties. Pkt. 10c; ¥Y4 oz. 30c; oz. 75c; Y lb. $2.25; lb. $6.75. 
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH (95 days)—Matures early and makes a large solid 
flat head with short stems. Pkt. 10c; Y% oz. 30c; oz. 75c; Ys lb. $2.25; lb. $6.75. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD (63 days)—Forms round, pointed heads of good size. 
Is very hardy and on account of its thick outside leaves is able to resist cold and 
other unfavorable conditions to a great extent. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 75c; ¥% lb. $2.25; lb. $6.75. 
MARION MARKET—Highly resistant to cabbage diseases and insect pests. It has 
been known to produce a normal crop on yellows-infested#soil, where all others 
failed. Pkt. 10c; ¥% oz. 30c; oz. 75c; Y4 Ib. $2.25; lb. $6.75. 
MAMMOTH RED ROCK (100 days)—Best hard-headed, red variety. Large heads, 
globular and very deep red on top. Outer leaves greenish. Largely used for 
pickling. Pkt. 10c; ¥Y% oz. 30c; oz. 75c; VY lb. $2.25; lb. $6.75. 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Excellent for use as salad or cooked for greens. It has wide mid-ribs at the base 
merging into crisp, tender leaves at the top. It is suggested that seeds be sown 
where the plants are to remain. Transplanting may induce bolting. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; Y lb. $2.25; lb. $6.00. 


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CABBAGE, COPENHAGEN MARKET 
SWISS CHARD 
Culture the same as for Beets. 
IMPROVED SILVER—Large dark green leaves 
with white midrib. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y4 lb 80c; lb. $2.40. 
GIANT LUCULLUS — Large crumpled leaves 
with thick light-colored mid-ribs which are de- 
licious when cooked and served like Aspara- 
gus, while the leafy parts make excellent 
“greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y% lb. 80c; lb. $2.40. 

RHUBARD CHARD — Ornamental and edible. 
The leaves and stalks are beautiful shades oi 
red with tints of orange and yellow to cerise. 
It thrives in any climate where beets will grow. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.50. 
CHICORY 
LARGE ROOTED — The young leaves are 
known as radichetta, and are excellent as 
salad; the roots are also used for cooking. Sow 
the seed ¥2 inch deep early in the spring, thin 
the young plants to 6 inches in the row. The 
plant spreads from the rcot and is perennial; 
will mature in 120 days One ounce will sow 
200 feet of row. Pit aocmozns0G. 
ASPARAGUS OR RADICHETTI — Leaves are 
long and cut irregularly. Cultivated chiefly for 
the tender young shoots. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
WHITLOOF (French Endive)—Pkt. 25c. 
GOLDEN ACRE (64 days)—The earliest round 
headed cabbage. Plants are compact and form 
solid heads weighing 3 to 5 pounds. Heads 
should be ready for use 62 to 64 days after 
transplanting. 
Pkt. 10c; Y% oz. 30c; oz. 75c; VY Ib. $2.25. 
CARROTS 
The carrot is one of our most important vegeta- 
bles; from a dietetic standpoint it is particularly 
desirable for children as it is a rich source of 
vitamin A, B, and C. Also its yellow coloring 
matter, known as carotin, is very healthful. 
They grow to eating size in about 70 days. 
One ounce will sow over 100 feet of row. 
CHANTENAY (Red Cored)—An excellent early 
half-long stump-rooted variety; 5 or 6 inches 
long and about 3 inches thick at the shoulder. 
Bright orange-scarlet, heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; Ib. $4.00. 
DANVERS HALF LONG — A rich orange-red 
sort, growing about 8 inches long. Largely 
used for table use and stock feed as well. Very 
productive; flesh sweet and crisp. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
FRENCH FORCING — A small, round, reddish 
orange variety, crisp and sweet; the best of 
this class. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; ¥% Ib. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
IMPERATOR—Roots have rounded shoulders, 
smooth, deep rich orange; uniformly tapered 
to a semi-blunt end. It is fine grained, tender 
and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
NANTES HALF LONG CORELESS — A crisp, 
tender carrot of fine flavor. Flesh is reddish 
orange and practically coreless; tops are small. 
A good home or market garden variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; ¥% lb. $1.50; Ib. $4.00. 
OXHEART or GUERANDE—A popular short, 
thick variety about 4¥%2 inches long and 3’ 
inches thick at the shoulder. A good variety 
for heavy or stiff soils; heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; Y% Ib. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
LARGE FLAT DUTCH (100 days)—The best 
late variety in cultivation; large, round, flat, 
solid heads of perfect shape. Less inclined 
to burst than many varieties in use; rich 
deep green color, tender and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Y% oz. 30c; oz. 75c; Y% lb. $2.25. 

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CARROT, RED-CORED CHANTENAY 
COLLARDS 
Sow the seeds thickly in rows, in rich ground, 
transplanting when about 4 inches in height; or 
sow where the plants are to remain, and when 
well started thin to 2 or 3 feet apart. 
TRUE GEORGIA—The well known popular va- 
riety. Grows from 4 to 5 feet high and forms a 
very large loose head. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y% lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
CHIVES 
A small perennial of the onion family, readily 
propagated from seeds and may easily be 
grown in a window box. Excellent for season- 
ing salads, soups, stews, etc. 
Pkt. 15c; Y4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.00. 
