g8——______________ ROYAL QUALITY SEEDS 
ing the time of such Roman writers as Cato 
and Pliny several varieties are described as 
used in the manner of that day. The crop 
is suited to various soil types, withstanding 
cool weather and even light freezes, but re- 
quiring an abundance of plant food. 
Culture: For the early crop sow seed in 
cold frames or seed boxes about a month be- 
fore transplanting to the garden. Set in rows 
3 to 3% feet apart and space 1% to 2 feet 
apart in the rows. For a later crop sow seed 
in a garden plot during late May or early 
June and transplant when large enough, into 
the garden rows. Crop should be edible in 
about 60 days after transplanting. The edible 
part of Brassica heads consists of a center head 
or cluster of green flower buds which furnish 
edible heads during the season. Brassica is 
very similar to cauliflower except it forms a 
more open and green head. Properly pre- 
pared for the table it has a distinct and deli- 
cious flavor. 
GREEN SPROUTING or CALABRESE 
(Midseason 70 days)—Plants grow 2% to 3 
feet tall with a bluish-green cast. The com- 
pact heads measure 3 to 5 inches in diameter 
and show a bluish-green color. A select type 
for market and home garden. 
Brussels Sprouts 
This vegetable has gradually become one 
of the most popular on American tables be- 
cause of a flavorable, delicate quality. The 
edible portions are buds or small heads (1 to 
2 inches) which grow in the axils of the 
leaves. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED or PARIS 
MARKET (90 days)—The compact plant ex- 
tends up to nearly 2 feet high with the stem 
well covered with firm, green sprouts about 
1% inches in diameter, maturing in succes- 
sion. 
Cabbage 
Cabbage is the most important vegetable of 
the Brassica group. A cosmopolitan plant, it 
has been cultivated over much of the world 
since the earliest times. The word cabbage 
derives meaning from the firm head or ball 
formed by the leaves. 
A hardy crop, it is grown over large areas 
of the United States, enduring a wide range 
of temperatures and producing in early and 
late seasons. Well drained soils are required, 
fortified with essential plant nutrients. The 
white varieties constitute the main market 
cabbage but colored varieties appear attrac- 
tive on the table and some prefer Savoy cab- 
bage because of the crinkly green leaves and 
sweeter flavor. Culture: For an early crop, 
plants may be purchased on the market but 
preferably to insure desired types, sow seeds in 
flats or boxes about 4 or 5 weeks before trans- 
planting into the garden. Plants should stand 
at least a quarter to a half inch apart in the 
flat, allowing room for development. Mid- 
summer varieties are sown in a row in the 
garden and transplanted at 3 or 4 weeks 
growth to a permanent garden location. Dis- 
tance between rows for hand cultivation al- 
low about 2% feet and for power or horse 
cultivation 3 feet apart in the row; space early 
varieties 18 inches, late kinds 24 inches. Plant 
seed about % inch deep, using 4 ounces to 
an acre, or ™%“4-ounce for 100 feet of row. 
Of the cabbage varieties, many have been 
developed but few permanently chosen. We 
give you a selection of superior kinds. 
Early Varieties 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD (62 days) 
—The upright short stemmed plant grows a 
foot or more tall, producing a compact conical 
head. It measures in diameter around 5 inches 
aud weighs about 2% pounds, with dark green 
eaves. 
JERSEY QUEEN is a yellow resistant 
selection of Wakefield with practically the 
same dimensions. 
EARLY CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD (75 
days)—-A larger and later Wakefield; quali- 
fies as an excellent market cabbage. Pointed 
heads measure about 6 inches broad at base 
and 8 inches deep, weighing 4 pounds. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET (68 days)— 
Develops a short stem, 12 to 14 inches tall, 
producing a round, solid head 6% inches in 
diameter and weighing about 3% pounds. An 
excellent market and home garden variety. 
Interior is white and fine-grained quality. 
GOLDEN ACRE (63 days)—On the order 
of Copenhagen but earlier and a little smaller. 
The small, round, solid heads measure 6 
inches in diameter and weigh 3 pounds. 
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH (70 days) 
—An old reliable garden sort with heads 
measuring 7 by 6 inches and weighing 3% to 
4 pounds. The solid, fine-grained interior 
makes a desirable table cabbage. Early Round 
Dutch is quite similar with heads nearly round, 
measuring 7% inches in diameter and about 
6 inches deep, weighing about 4% pounds. 
Later Varieties 
ALL SEASONS, SUCCESSION (90 days) 
—A large storage and garden variety, matures 
heads about 10 inches broad and 8 inches 
deep, weighing 9 to 10 pounds. The plant 
develops a short to medium stem, medium 
green color. 
DRUMHEAD SAVOY (90 days)—A stand- 
ard selection for those who prefer the mild 
delicate flavor of the Savoy types. Dark 
green plants grow large, 12 to 15 inches tall, 
with heads measuring 8 inches in diameter 
by 6% inches deep, weighing about 6 pounds. 
ps is medium textured and a creamy 
color. 
