Cabbage 
One ounce of seed produces about 1500 to 2000 plants sown in open ground or 3000 plants if sown in 
frame; a packet about 250 plants; 4 ounces will produce plants for an acre. 
harvest sow in flats under glass, 8 to 10 seeds per inch in 2-inch rows from Ferbuary to 
Teereave in flats 2 by 2 inches when the first true leaves appear. Avoid come drying 
out or over-watering. Harden off by gradual exposure and withhold watering a week or 10 oe Me ore 
setting in the field. Soak thoroughly just before transplanting. Set outside 14 to 18 a es by ne 
inches apart as soon as ground can be prepared afte’ danger of hard frost. When transp gi e 
field soil should be slightly richer than the soil in which the seedling plants _were A, or later 
harvest sow at two-week intervals outdoors 5 to 6 weeks before transplanting in the field. If you want 
high quality and bigger crops, plant Holmes’ Cabbage seed. 
295 Golden Acre Pkt., 10c; % 02., 35; 0z., 60c; % Ib., $1.60; 1% 1b., $2.60; 1b., $5.90 
: : (64 days.) This variety is a fine strain, round-headed Cabbage for early marketing and shipeines 
Golden Acre Special It is very profitable to grow. Plants are dwarf an 1 compact, with few outer leaves, allowing very ae 
Patty onal eae planting. Our stock produces the finest type, and should be used where superior stock is desired. 
296 Golden Acre Special Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; 02. 70c; % Ib., $2.00; Y 1b., $3.25; 1b., $6.25 
(60 days.) Earliest and purest strain of Golden Acre available. Heads are round, medium and 
will mature early in July. The uniformity of the strain makes it possible to be harvested within 
ten days from the first cutting. This strain heads up solid right from the start and the Cabbages 
are a small size when matured. 
286 Copenhagen Market Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 35c; 0z., 60c; % I1b., $1.60; % 1b., $2.60; 1b., $5.00 
(66 days.) This is a valuable, early, round-headed variety. It is excellent for early market and 
shipping. Also valuable as an early variety for kraut. Plants are compact, stems short, and heads 
uniformly round, of high quality. 
292 Early Jersey Wakefield 
Pkt., 19c; Y 02., 30c; 0z., 55c; Ye 1b., $1.50; % Lb., $2.35; 1b., $4.25 
(62 days.) A standard early sort with pointed heads. Heads are of a fair size and very com- 
pact. Our strain is very early; practically all the plants produce heads of the correct shape and 
mature almost at the same time. 
294 Glory of Enkhuizen Pkt., 10c; % o0z., 30c; 0z., 55c; Y% Ib., $1.45; Y% Ib., $2.20; lb., $4.00 
(77 days.) Heads large in size, round, solid, uniform in shape and maturity, of very good qual- 
ity. The heads will range from 6 to 7 pounds in weight. This variety is popular for market and 
home use. One of the most desirable for kraut. We offer a very fine strain, none better. 
304 Penn State Ballhead Pit., 10c; % o0z., 35c; 0z., 65c; Y% lb., $1.75; VY Ib., $2.75; 1b., $5.00 
(95 days.) (Short Stem.) Most popular strain of Danish Ballhead type of Cabbage for storing 
for winter use. The strain that we offer has been particularly selected to produce a heavier, solid 
head on a short, thick stem and yield a heavy tonnage per acre. Our strain forms a solid head 
right from the start of growth. They sometimes can be marketed very profitably before maturity 
in September, or can be left to mature for storage. Penn State Ballhead is a profitable variety and 
you will be pleased with our strain. A Fiele of on Golden Acre 
306 Premium Flat Dutch Pkt., 19c; ¥% 0z., 30c; 0z., 55c; % Ib. $1.50; Y% Ib., $2.35; Ib., $4.25 Tr aaah ola! 
(95 days.) This has been a favorite in many Cabbage growing sections as a late fall or winter va- 
riety, making large, much flattened heads of remarkable solidity. Keep well throughout the winter. 
288 Danish Ballhead Short Stem) 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; 0z., 65c; % 1b., $1.75; % Ib:, $2.75; 1b., $5.00 
(95 days.) A leader among Cabbage for winter because of its solid, hard head and excellent keep- 
ing qualities. The heads are round, uniform in shape, size and color. Average weight per head 
7 pounds. We recommend Danish Ballhead Short Stem to particular growers. 
330 Mammoth Rock Red Pit., 10c; % 0z., 35c; 02., 65c; “% Ib., $1.60; % 1b., $2.45; 1b., $4.50 
(90 days.) This is the largest and best of the red types. This carefully bred strain we offer pro- 
duces fine, large, solid heads of good color. 
308 Savoy Chieftain Pkt., 10c; Ye oz., 35c; 0z., 60c; % 1b., $1.60; % Ib., $2.45; 1b., $4.50 
(88 days.) Here is a superb Savoy that is early and will please the particular gardener. This 
strain has been bred for market garden purposes. It is short-stemmed, compact, dark green, 
densely curled, and exceptionally hard-heading. Superior to American Savoy. Always satisfies. 
Yellows-Resistant Cabbage Seed 
Since many farms have “yellows sick” soil, yellows-resistant varieties should be planted more. In 
many sections they are the only varieties which will succeed. Even if the yellows infection is slight, 
and ordinary kinds can be grown, yellows-resistant varieties usually do better and produce larger crops, Penn State Ballheads are Remarkably Uniform 
The yellows-resistant varieties have been so improved that in nearly all cases they are as true and Reliable. Yields of 20 Tons, cre-Common 
uniform as the similar non-resistant kinds. Our stocks below are the best—none better. 
308 Golden Acre Yellows-Resistant = 
Pkt., 15c; Y oz. 40c; oz. 75c; % Ib., $1.95; % lb., $3.25; 1b., $6.00 
(55 days.) The earliest of our round Yellows-Resistant varieties. Very uniform, leaves are 
smooth, outer leaves dark green and shading to lighter green at maturity. It normally pro- 
duces marketable heads weighing 21/7 to 3 Ibs. An excellent variety for the early home garden 
and early market garden trade. 
321 Marion Market Pkt., 15c: % 02., 35c; o2., 65c; “% Ib., $1.70; Y% 1b., $2.75; 1b., $5.00 
(75 days.) (Yellows-Resistant Copenhagen.) Resistant to “yellows.” Early, round head, short 
stem. Excellent quality. Use Marion Market if you are bothered with disease. A sure header. 
325 Wisconsin All Season 
Pkt., 10c; Y 0z., 35c; oz., 65c; % Ib., $1.70; % Ib., $2.75; 1b., $5.00 
(90 days.) (Yellows-Resistant.) Very valuable in localities infested with the disease known as 
“Cabbage yellows.” Used for kraut, also valuable for winter keeping. Heads large, 10 to 12 
inches across, 8 inches deep, and weigh 9 to 10 pounds. 
326 Improved Wisconsin Ballhead 
Pkt., 15c; Y oz., 35c; 0z., 70c; “% 1b., $1.90; % 1b., $3.25; 1b., $6.00 
(95 days.) A great improvement over the old Wisconsin Ballhead. This strain is quite similar 
to the Danish Ballhead type as to season, plant and head type. It matures earlier than the 
imprevedaviiseonemBalleed Wisconsin Hollander. Heads nearly spherical, solid, compact. Deep blue-green foliage. Short 
Excellent Late Variety stem. Somewhat shorter core than the Danish Bal'head parent. 
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