CABBAGE 
Sow 6 ounces in seedbed to plant an acre or plant 12 ounces per acre in field. 
For the garden, sow 1 packet in seed-bed for 50 plants to set 60 feet of row for a family of 3 or 4 people. 
A typical plant of Marion Market (Yellows Resistant) Cabbage 
Culture. Cabbage is a heavy feeder and should be grown 
rapidly. For maximum yields on sandy loam soils 1500 to 2000 
Ibs. per acre of a 4-7-5 fertilizer mixture should be applied 
in the row a few days prior to setting plants. In addition, two 
or three side dressings of Nitrate of Potash or Nitrate of Soda 
should be made at three to four week intervals. You cannot 
grow a big, heavy crop of cabbage on a starvation ration. 
Where planted in seed beds, which is the desirable and common 
practice, plant seed thin in drills 6 inches apart, cover 14 to ¥2 
inch deep, using 6 ounces of seed for an acre of plants, and do 
not make the soil in seed-beds as rich as soil where plants are 
to be set. When seed is planted in the field, use 12 ounces of 
seed per acre. Make rows 21 to 3 feet apart and set plants 12 
to 18 inches apart in row, depending on variety and size of head 
you wish to produce. If you desire small heads, crowd the 
plants; for large heads, place further apart. For the control of 
cabbage insects and diseases see page 53. 
To control downy mildew disease in cabbage seed-beds use 
Wettable Spergon Spray or Spergon Dust (See page 53). For 
the prevention of downy mildew and other cabbage diseases 
in the field use Dithane D-14 spray or Dithane dust. (See 
page 53.) 
Our cabbage seed is grown in disease-free territory in the 
Puget Sound section of Washington where Black Rot has never 
been found by plant pathologists who inspect our seed grow- 
ing fields each year. This is why we label packages of 
cabbage seed we sell “Washington Grown.” We know our 
cabbage seed is free of Black Rot and does not need to be 
treated with hot water which may impair the germination, 
vitality and longevity of the seed. 
The number of days in parentheses after each variety 
indicates the relative number of days to secure marketable 
heads from setting out plants in the field or garden. From 
the time seed is sown until the plants are ready for the field 
or garden thirty to thirty-five days are usually required. 
Prices quoted are postpaid. 
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EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. (62 days.) Our stock has 
been bred and selected especially for earliness. It is a week 
earlier than the old type Jersey Wakefield and is just as large. 
Very resistant to cold weather. The small, medium-sized, coni- 
cal-shaped, pointed heads are very firm, of finest quality, and 
especially desirable for home use. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $2.40 per Ib. 
CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. (70 days.) The heads are 
larger and broader at the base, not quite so pointed and later 
in maturing than Early Jersey Wakefield. Of uniform size, 
very solid and of very desirable market quality. Very resistant 
to cold weather and premature seeding. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $2.40 per Ib. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET (Early Strain No. 86). (68 days.) 
Our early strain of Copenhagen Market has become very 
popular in all the large important cabbage producing sections 
of Florida. It is short-stemmed, compact with very solid, 
round, medium-sized heads, having few outer leaves, thus 
facilitating close planting, very uniform in shape, and ma- 
tures practically all at the same time. This uniform maturity 
is desirable from a marketing standpoint. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $2.40 per Ib. 
MARION MARKET (Yellows Resistant). (75 days.) This is a 
late maturing, disease resistant strain of Copenhagen Market, 
highly resistant to cabbage Yellows disease. Larger and coarser 
in growth than Copenhagen Market but makes somewhat 
heavier yields than Copenhagen Market, with large, firm, solid 
heavy heads with leaves slightly blue green in color. Will 
produce a normal crop and heavy yield on Yellows infested 
soil where non-resistant varieties will fail. We have an im- 
proved, true to type strain of this popular variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $2.40 per Ib. 
CORNELL EARLY DANISH (Improved Florida Danish) 
(New). (82 days.) This new cabbage was developed especially 
for muck where a medium sized head is desired. It also does 
well on heavily fertilized sandy loam soils with plenty of 
moisture, where it makes small to medium sized heads which 
size is preferred on the markets. It is an early Danish type of 
cabbage, maturing four to five weeks earlier than regular 
Danish Ballhead or Hollander. The plants are somewhat open 
in growth, with very thick, leathery leaves which fold over the 
top of the head protecting it from cold damage. The heads 
average 3 to 31% lbs., are very uniform, round in shape, and 
very hard, which makes them ship and hold up well on the 
market. Can be harvested at any stage as the heads are hard 
from the start, and are very heavy for their size. Not subject 
to splitting if left in the field several weeks after maturing. 
An ideal market cabbage to grow on either muck or sandy 
loam soils for long distance shipment to northern markets. 
Stands rough handling without shredding or bursting of the 
heads. Most Danish type cabbage requires too long to mature. 
Cornell Early Danish, developed by Cornell University, is a 
hard heading, dark green, cold resistant cabbage. It is earlier 
maturing and much more uniform as to type than the regular 
“Florida Danish,” which we are replacing with this Cornell 
Early Danish. 
Crop failure. Not available until August, 1951. 
Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c; 4 Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. $3.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $3.40 per pound 
MIDSEASON MARKET. (75 days.) As a result of some trial 
plantings made in the Everglades muck and elsewhere in 
Florida, this variety shows much promise. Our strain is 
uniform as to type and time of maturity, cutting over 50% 
perfect heads at the first harvest when seeded in the field. The 
heads are of medium size, hard, globe-shaped on short stems. 
Leaves are dark green, thick and leathery, making this variety 
hardy and resistant to cold damage, and also making it a 
good shipper in bags, the heads not being bruised so readily 
as other varieties. Of crisp texture and good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $2.40 per Ib. 
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