SEED GROWERS 
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CuLturE. Cabbage plants, when properly hardened by gradually being 
brought to a™low temperature and the quantity of water in them dim- 
inished, will stand any frost and some considerable freezing. Yet a cab- 
bage plant raised at a high temperature and full of water will be killed 
by even a light frost. Cabbage can be! grown by planting the seed heavily 
‘where the crop is to grow and thinning the plants but a better practice 
is to raise the plants without crowding, in a seed bed, which is not richer 
than the fields to which the plants go. Transplant, if possible, on a cloudy 
day, watering the plants if the soil is dry. For early Cabbage, sow seed 
in hotbeds in February, transplant to cold frames in March and set out- 
side in April or sow seed out-of-doors as soon as the soil can be worked 
in spring, covering the seed one-third inch deep. All vegetable plants are 
best when grown without check, so let as much soil adhere to the roots 
of the plant in transplanting as will hold and set up to the first leaf. At 
this time the plants should have 4 or 5 pairs of leaves and be 4 to 6 
inches high. Set small varieties to be worked by hand as close as 18 
inches, while large, late varieties, horse cultivated, need 30 or more inches. 
If heads are so early as to begin bursting, push the head to one side far 
enough to tear off the roots on one side. Cabbage grows successfully on 
a wide variety of soils and experience points to liming, deep plowing and 
heavy manuring as successful practices. The number of days given is the 
time required from setting plants to mature heads. : 
ALL HEAD EARLY 78 Days 
A medium early variety, excellent for shipping and for kraut. Heads me- 
dium flat, slightly rounded at top, 7 inches deep, solid, uniform in size 
and color, and of good quality. 
ALL SEASONS 88 Days 
Of medium season, a good keeper. Heads large, solid, 7 inches deep and 
of excellent quality. Stands hot weather well. 
CHARLESTON LARGE WAKEFIELD 72 Days 
About a week later than Early Jersey Wakefield and 50% larger. 
CHINESE — CHIHILI 75 Days 
Earliest and most sure heading of the Chinese varieties. Plant of up- 
right growth, producing long, solid, white cylindrical heads, 3 to 4 inches 
thick, 18 to 20 inches in length. Leaves very broad, smooth, fringed on 
edge, with broad, white mid-rib. Superior quality. 
CHINESE — WONG BOK 80 Days 
The heads of this variety are shorter and thicker than Pe Tsai, the in- 
curving leaves producing a tighter, more compact head. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET wart 65 Days 
One of the finest early round-headed cabbages in cultivation. The heads 
average about four pounds each in weight, are hard and solid with small 
core. The quality is extra fine and sweet. It is a short stemmed variety, 
the heads nearly resting on the ground. The leaves are light green, 
rather small, saucer-shaped and tightly folded, making it possible to set 
them close together in the field. 
DANISH BALL HEAD 110 Days 
Most widely used and best type of late cabbage; desirable for storage 
and for shipping. Plant fairly large, sturdy, with short stem. Heads deep, 
round, very hard; interior decidedly compact. Tender, crisp; flavor good. 
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH 70 Days 
An early Cabbage of good size. Heads are flat and very solid. 
