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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 fomatce;. 1 packet 
of seed for 25 ft. row; 4 oz. to acre. 
AMERICAN DRUMHEAD SAVOY (90 days)}The largest heading Savoy; the qual- 
ity and flavor of this crumpled-leaf cabbage is very fine.’ ©: 
Pkt loc: 14 oz. 80c; oze7oc, Ya lb, 2:25) Ib. $6.70. 
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. 15c; Y% 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 lsc; 4 oz: 80c;"oz)75¢e;" 4 lb, $2.25; lb. $6:7 5. 
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. lise; Y oz. 80¢; oz: Joc; Y Ib. $2525 lb, $6.75. 
GOLDEN ACRE (64 days)—The earliest round headed cabbage. Plants are com- 
pact and form solid heads weighing 3 to 5 pounds. Heads should be ready for use 
62 to 64 days after transplanting. Pkt. 20c; Zpkis. coc,07, 90G) PAs. $2.60: 
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. 1S¢e; 74 oz. 30c; oz. Joc; 4 lb: $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. Pki, 15ce;\J4)'0z. 80c;30z: 7oc; Y4elb.. $225; 1b..$6.75. 
LARGE FLAT DUTCH (100 days)—The best 
late variety in cultivation; large, round, flat, 
CAULIFLOWER 
solid heads of perfect shape. Less inclined to 
burst than many varieties in use; rich deep 
green color, tender and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 15c; Y% oz. 30c; oz. 75c; Y% lb. $2.25. 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Excellent for use as salad or cooked for 
greens. It has wide mid-ribs at the base merg- 
ing into crisp, tender leaves at the top. It is 
suggested that seeds be sown where the 
plants are to remain. Transplanting may in- 
duce bolting. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; Ys lb. $2.25; Ib. $6.00. 
CARROTS 
They grow to eating size in about 70 days. 
One ounce will sow 100 ft. of row; 4 lbs. to acre. 
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; lb. $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; Y 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; ¥% lb. $1.50; Ib. $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. 15c; oz. 50c; 4 lb. $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. 15c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
OXHEART or GUERANDE — A popular short, 
thick variety about 4¥2 inches long and 342 
inches thick at the shoulder. A good variety 
ict heavy or stiff soils; heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 
Culture same as cabbage. Soil must be rich 
and deep and the plants liberally supplied with 
water in dry weather. As the flower heads ap- 
pear, the large leaves should be broken down 
over them to protect them from the sun and 
tain, One ounce will produce about 1500 plants 
and will mature in about 150 days. 
EARLY SNOWBALL—The best and most popu- 
lar early variety grown. It will make uniformly 
fine heads, even under adverse conditions. 
Pkt. 30c; 2 pkis. 55c; 4% oz. $1.25; oz. $3.50. 
LATE CAULIFLOWER—Large heads, well pro- 
tected, very white and of excellent quality. 
Plants have short stems, leaves are dark green. 
In the winter growing districts of California it 
is ready in March. 
Pkt 307 2epkis,, Soc; Yavozs 1.207, Oza oo. 00r 
CARROTS, IMPERATOR 
CABBAGE, COPENHAGEN MARKET 
CELERY 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING — An early sort 
with a golden yellow heart; stalks are thick, 
crisp and of rich flavor. 
Pkt. 20c; 2 pkts. 35c; oz. $1.00; % lb. $2.50. 
UTAH—Compact plants producing broad, thick, 
and stringless stalks; very crisp and sweet. 
May be blanched readily, but seems to be 
preferred in its natural green state. 
Pkt. 20c; 2 pkts. 35c; oz. $1.50; Y% lb. $4.00. 
CELERIAC—Turnip-Rooted. Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 50c. 
SWISS CHARD 
Culture the same as for Beets 
IMPROVED SILVER—Large dark green leaves 
with white midrib. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e; Y4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
GIANT LUCULLUS — Large crumpled leaves 
with thick light-colored mid-ribs which are de- 
licious when cooked, 
Pkty lOc; oz"25¢e7 Ya lb) Vac; lb. 2:00) 
RHUBARB CHARD — Ornamental and edible. 
The leaves and stalks are beautfiul shades of 
red with tints of orange and yellow to cerise. 
It thrives in any climate where beets will grow. 
Pkt. 25c¢; .02z, 61-50: 
CHICORY 
LARGE ROOTED — The young leaves are 
known as radichetta, and are excellent as 
salad; the roots are also used for cooking. Sow 
the seeds Y2 inch deep early in the spring, thin 
the young plants to 6 inches in the row. The 
plant spreads from the root and is perennial; 
will mature in 120 days. One ounce will sow 
200 feet of row. ° Pky LG hoz ioc 
ASPARAGUS OR RADICHETTI— Leaves are 
long and cut irregularly. Cultivated chiefly for 
the tender young shoots. Pkt, loc; oz, S100; 
WHITLOOF (French Endive)—Pkt. 25c; oz. 75c. 
CHIVES 
A small perennial of the onion family, readily 
propagated from seeds cnd may easily be 
grown in a window box. Exceilent for season- 
ing salads, soups, stews, etc. 
Pkt. 25¢; Y4 oz. 75¢; oz. $2.00. 
