C A ss B A G E A packet will produce about 250 plants. One ounce of seed will produce 
1500 to 2000 plants sown in open ground, or 3000 in frames; % Ib. to an acre. 
To get very early cabbage in the Northern states, sow the seed in hot- CONTROL OF INSECTS ON CABBAGE 
beds in February or March, or about six weeks before the ground out- 5% DDT DUST is highly effective against flea beetles, cabbage worms 
side is ready. For medium early crops, sow the seed of early varieties and loopers on cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. A few applications 
outdoors as early as possible and transplant when large enough. On will protect them all season. DDT should not be used within 30 days 
rich, well-cultivated land, you will have cabbage in August. For late of harvest, and Rotenone is a good safe insecticide to use thereafter. 
crop, sow in the Northern States about May 20 and set plants out It is also very good on broccoli and cauliflower, and may be used as 
July 1. Early varieties may be sown as late as June 10. a dust or spray. See page 80. 
EARLY AND MIDSEASON CABBAGE 
261 EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Very Early Pointed Heads. 64 days. For 
really tender, sweet early cabbage in the garden, plant Early Jersey 
Wakefield. The plants are small and the heads are pointed on top and 
rounded at the base. They are so mild-flavored, crisp and delicious that 
we vastly prefer them to the harder round-headed market varieties 
for our own table use. Pkt. 15c; 4% Oz. 35c; Oz. 65c; 14 Lh. $1.60; 
4 Lb. $2.45; Lb. $4.50. 
272 GOLDEN ACRE, YELLOWS RESISTANT. Hard, Uniform Heads. 
63 days. Early and uniform, this outstanding resistant strain is by 
far the best in its class. It ripens almost at the same time as our Golden 
Acre Special and nearly every plant makes a fine round head. The 
plants are compact, permitting close planting, and the even firm heads 
are medium-sized and of fine quality. A most important early strain 
wherever there is any trace of yellows in the soil, and so refined and 
attractive that we can highly recommend it anywhere. 
Pkt. 15¢e; 4% Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $1.95; 44 Lb. $3.25; Lb. $6.00. 
271 GOLDEN ACRE SPECIAL. Excellent Early Cabbage. 
62 days. This special strain of Golden Acre has proved to be an ideal 
variety for home and market because of its uniformity and fine quality. 
Ripening over a short period, several days earlier than most strains, 
the round heads are medium sized, solid yet tender and delicious. 
pee Its compact plants permit close planting for bigger yields per acre. 
Golden Acre, Yellows Resistant For a dependable, sure heading, extra early cabbage where yellows 
An excellent strain to grow, even when yellows is not present. is not a problem we recommend this strain. If you have a possibility 
of yellows, however, we suggest the excellent Golden Acre, Yellows 
251 MEDIUM COPENHAGEN, YELLOWS RESISTANT. Resistant described above. 
Pkt. 20c; 44 Oz. 45c; Oz. 85c; 14 Lb. $2.40; 14 Lb. $3.85; Lb. $7.50. 
70 days. A resistant strain of the universally popular Copenhagen 
Market, so widely grown for market and home use. It has proved so 
successful that we feel it should replace the older type for all purposes. 
An early—midseason cabbage, it follows Golden Acre in season and 
is fine to grow any time, spring, summer or fall. It tolerates heat and 
stands well without splitting. 
Pkt. 15c; % Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $1.95; % Lb. $3.25; Lb. $6.00. 
COPENHAGEN MARKET. We suggest 251 Medium Copenhagen, Yel- 
lows Resistant in place of this old favorite. It has the same fine quality 
and is superior in uniformity, color and type. 
281 MARION MARKET. Yellows Resistant. Favored for Midseason. 
77 days. A resistant midseason variety widely grown for market, 
kraut and home use. The plants and headsare larger than Medium Copen- 
hagen and ripen later. Our stock is noted for its uniformity, producing 
well-rounded, solid heads of fine type and quality. Highly resistant to 
yellows, it is a most dependable, heavy-yielding cabbage. 
Pkt. 10c; 44 Oz. 35c; Oz. 65c; 144 Lb. $1.70; % Lb. $2.75; Lb. $5.00. 
290 RED ACRE. The Earliest Red Cabbage. 
76 days. This excellent strain is famous for its dependable early 
yields, fine quality and its ability to stand a long time without splitting. 
The beautifully colored heads are deep globe in shape, medium-sized 
and ripen early, yet will keep well in storage. 
For market, this red cabbage is exactly what is wanted, uniform and 
sure heading under many conditions, and nearly always sells well. For 
home use, it is equally fine and we highly recommend it. 
Pkt. 20c; 44 Oz. 45c; Oz. 85c; 14 Lb. $2.40; 14 Lb. $3.75; Lb. $7.00. HOT WATER TREATED SEED 
Medium Copenhagen Yellows Resistant 
All our cabbage seed is hot water treated for control of black-leg 
and black-rot diseases. Extra protection at no extra cost. 
Red Acre—Beautiful deep color. 
244 BONANZA. Hard Heads at All Stages. 80 days. An unusually good market 
and shipping variety, Bonanza makes large vigorous plants and extremely hard 
heads. They are solid even when small and may be cut early or left to stand. 
Extremely sbort-cored, the heads continue to grow and remain in fine condition 
for weeks. These round heads are attractive and astonishingly heavy but not of 
best table quality. 
Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 50c; Oz. 95c; 14 Lb. $2.90; 146 Lb. $5.25; Lb. $10.00. 
289 RESISTANT GLORY. Yellows Resistant. 84 days. This heavy-yielding new 
resistant strain resembles the market strains of Enkhuizen Glory. It is a large- 
growing, uniform type, round and firm with vigorous bluish-green plants. The 
heads may be cut early for market but they will also stand for a long time with- 
out bursting and produce big yields for kraut. Distinct from Globe. 
Pkt. 15c; 14 Oz. 40c; Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $2.10; 14 Lb. $3.50; Lb. $6.50. 
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