ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
ESTABLISHED 1900 3 
CABBAGE 
For early, sow seed in hot beds in December or January, reset in open in February or 
March. For late planting sow seeds in open beds and transplant. One ounce will 
produce about 2000 plants. Ten to fifteen thousand plants required to the acre. 
Golden Acre (62-64 days)—Our leading early variety. Medium size, hard, uniform 
heads. Plants small, heads round, stems short, small outer leaves allow close planting. 
Stands a long time without bursting. Favored by truckers for early market. 
Copenhagen Market (68-70 days)—An old dependable in the Pecos Valley for early 
market and shipping. Round heads, solid and of superior quality. Short stem. 
Marion Market (78 days)—Resistant to yellows, developed from Copenhagen Market 
but later maturing and slightly larger. Heads are about 7 inches in diameter, round, 
firm fer a good quality. Will produce on yellows infested soil where non-resistant 
strains fail. 
Early Jersey Wakefield (62-64 days)—-Cone shaped, extra early, compact heads are 
five inches thick and seven inches long weighing 2% lbs. Leaf is dark green, stem 
is short. 
Evergreen Hollander (90-100 days)—-One of the most popular main crops in the 
mountain districts. A solid medium size head from 5 to 7 lbs. Outer leaves retain 
green color well and protect for long distance shipping. A heavy yielder. 
Ferry’s Hollander (105 days)—One of the best late varieties for high altitude. Solid 
spherical heads, 6% to 7 inches in diameter will weigh 6 to 7 lbs. Medium small, short 
stemmed, hardy plant. Excellent quality. Keeps well in storage until late spring. 
Danish Ballhead (100 days)—Solid, large, flattened globe shaped head that keeps well 
in storage. Short stem and medium sized plant. Does extra well in mountain districts. 
Danish Roundhead (90-100 days)—Similar to Danish Ballhead but with shorter stem 
and slightly larger head. This is also a good cabbage for the mountain districts. 
Red Rock (100 days)—Forms a round, dark red, solid head about 8 inches in diameter. 
The quality is excellent and it keeps well in storage. 
Late Flat Dutch (110 days)—A large, flattened and very firm head on a medium stem. 
Excellent for kraut. 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Also known as “Chinese Lettuce,” “Odorless Cabbage,” “Celery Cabbage,” etc. Plant 
in the fall for best results, does fine on muck land. Do not sow in spring since it will 
bolt to seed, neither does it transplant well. Used in salads sometimes as a substitute 
for lettuce. Heads will keep well in storage for about two months. 
Chihili (70 days)—Outside leaves dark green, inside creamy white of fine quality. 
Crisp, tender, sweet heads are 18-20 inches tall and 3142-4 inches thick. Sure heading. 
CAULIFLOWER 
One ounce produces 3000 plants, 6 to 8 ounces per acre. The cultivation is similar 
to that of cabbage. Leaves must be gathered and tied about the head to protect from 
the sun to facilitate bleaching. 
Early Danish Snowball (30 to 35 days from seed to plant, 60 days from setting of 
plant to maturity)—An all purpose variety for both home and market garden. Has 
long been our leading variety. 
GARDEN SEED PRICES ARE FOUND ON PAGES 13-16 
