BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Brussels sprouts are most dependably grown when started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Provide plenty of water and fertilize regularly throughout the summer. Harvest in fall and winter removing sprouts from the bottom of the stem fi rst. Frost improves quality and fl avor.
Franklin Hybrid FRANKLIN HYBRID
01496–(80-100 Day)–Very early maturity and premium quality, too. Harvest big yields of spherical, 1 to 1½ inch, high quality sprouts that are fi rm and tightly wrapped with good mild fl avor. Vigorous plants grow 24 to 36 inches tall, so give them plenty of room to grow. A high level of disease resistance and good holding ability ensures a successful ex- tended harvest. Stalks are less woody so whole stem harvests are possible. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.90
CABBAGE
Cabbage can be used fresh, as coleslaw, cooked and for sau- erkraut. It thrives in cool weather. For early harvest sow seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last expected frost. A packet pro- duces about 300 plants (hybrids 100 seeds per packet). An oz. contains about 8000 seeds.
Savoy Express Hybrid SAVOY EXPRESS HYBRID
01576–(55 Day)–A fl avor favorite. The savoyed crinkled leaves are crisp with sweet, non-bitter fl avor perfect for slaw, kraut or cooked. Superb for cabbage rolls. One of the earliest cabbages, the dense, 1½ lb. heads are ready to eat about 55 days from transplanting. 2000 AAS Winner. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.90
Ruby Perfection Hybrid
01560–(85 Day)–One of the best cabbages for stor- age. Globe-shaped, 7 to 8 inch solid heads have beauti- ful purple-red color with sweet, mild fl avor and crunchy texture. Heavy-yielding, uniform and slow to burst. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.90; (C) 1000 seeds $10.95
Danish Ballhead RUBY PERFECTION HYBRID Filderkraut
01532–(95 Day)–An old German favorite with excellent taste well-suited for making ‘kraut’. The fi rm heads aver- age 6 to 10 pounds each and have a pointed, bulbous shape. Well-liked in Germany for its taste and unique appearance. (A) Pkt. $2.25; (K) ½ oz. $5.95; (L) oz. $9.95
solid heads have sweet, mild fl avor. Ideal for boiling, slaw and kraut. Withstands hot, dry weather and does not rot in wet seasons. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (K) ½ oz. $4.25; (L) oz. $6.45
01520–(100 Day)–A popular heirloom with un- equaled keeping qualities. The round, 7 to 10 inch
JOI CHOI HYBRID BONSAI HYBRID TOY CHOI HYBRID
Pak Choi (also spelled Pac Choi and Bok Choy) is a vegetable with thick, crispy, celery-like stalks popular for Oriental cooking, stir-fry and also for eating raw. Culture is similar to cab- bage. If started indoors, sow seeds 2 weeks prior to the last frost for spring planting.
Joi Choi Hybrid Pak Choi
02802–(45 Day)–Fast growing and resists bolting. This variety produces heavy 12 to 15 inch plants with thick, crispy, celery-like white stalks and glossy deep green leaves. Flavor is pleasantly mild with just a hint of mustard. Slow-bolting plants have good toler- ance to heat and cold. Harvest the whole plant or leaf by leaf. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.90; (J) ¼ oz. $10.95
Bonsai Hybrid Pak Choi DARYL DIXON, IOWA MEGATON HYBRID
duce. The cabbage plant in the baby photo was grown by Daryl Dixon of La Porte City, Iowa. Daryl plants Megaton not only for its large size, but he fi nds it grows well in clay- type soil. Since he began growing Megaton, he has regularly harvested heads weighing over 20 pounds. Even the very large heads hold without cracking and the solid white interior retains its mild, sweet fl avor. Megaton’s disease resistance package includes resistance to Fusarium yellow, tip burn, ring spot and split. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.20; 5 pkts. $9.50; (C) 1000 seeds $27.95
Megaton Hybrid 01550–(90 Day)–The perfect cabbage for anyone who likes to grow the biggest pro-
Jung’s Cabbage Babies Triplet Hybrid Blend
01514–(60-60 Day)–Our blend of ‘personal size’ hybrid mini cabbages. Full-size heads of cabbage make lots of left- overs and take up space in the fridge. Our ‘cabbage babies’ also take up less space in the garden as they can be spaced just 10 to 12 inches apart. We’ve included a green, red and savoy variety that form heads about the size of softballs and weigh about ¾ to 1½ lbs. They have sweet, mild fl avor and hold in prime condition for a long time.
(A) Pkt. $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.50; (C) 1000 seeds $12.95 ORDER TOLL FREE FILDERKRAUT
Jung’s All-Season Cabbage Blend
01595–(55-95 Day)–One packet lets you enjoy an extended har- vest of all kinds of cabbage. We’ve included early, midseason and late varieties, reds and savoys, large heads and small heads. Guar- anteed to be both fun and practical. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.35; 2 pkts. $4.10; (K) ½ oz. $10.95
02801–(40 Day)–Baby-size Pak Choi. Compact, vase-shaped, 6 inch plants are very uniform and bolt resistant. Light green stems form a thick base with broad, oval, rich green leaves. Excellent eating quality. Ideal for close planting.
(A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.20; (J) ¼ oz. $8.95 Toy Choi Hybrid Pak Choi
02807–(30 Day)–An early miniature Pak Choi. The cute little 5 inch plants have white stems and dark green leaves. Well-suited for summer growing and can be closely spaced. Tender leaves have excellent mild fl avor.
(A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.20; (J) ¼ oz. $8.95 China Express Hybrid Chinese Cabbage
01517–(65-80 Day)–Popular for Oriental cooking, stir-fry and raw in salads. Medium green, stocky, barrel-shaped 4 to 5 lb. heads have the texture of lettuce with mild cabbage fl avor. Good bolt resistance. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.45; (J) ¼ oz. $8.95
Soloist Hybrid Chinese Cabbage
01582–(50 Day)–Mini Chinese cabbage. Cute 1½ to 2 lb. oval heads have attractive bright yellow internal color, elegant green and white wrappers and mild, delicious fl avor. Can be planted densely and forms heads even under high temperatures. Has high resistance to Downy mildew.
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STONEHEAD HYBRID CABBAGE This 1969 AAS Winner is our most popular early cabbage and a home garden favorite. See page 42.
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CELERY/CELERIAC
Celery is best grown for fall harvest as weather fl uc- tuations and cold nights can cause it to bolt. Start seed indoors February to April. Transplant when weather is warm. Fertilize heavily during and after planting and keep soil moist to produce the tasti- est and most tender stalks. Approximately 50,000 seeds per ounce.
Tango Hybrid Celery
01754–(80 Day)–Hybrid vigor in an early ma- turing, heavy-yielding celery. The stalks are very smooth and high quality with excellent eating quality. Tender, sweet and not stringy. Tolerates Fu- sariums and performs well even when stressed by excess heat or moisture. (A) Pkt. (350 seeds) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.20; (J) ¼ oz. $34.95
Mars Celeriac
01757–(95-105 Day)–Huge yields. Upright, green foliage tops large, white roots with dense interiors that stay fi rm even with the large root size. Stores well and has an excellent, nutty taste; try it mashed, roasted, in soups and salads. High robustness against septoria, a common problem with celery and celeriac. (A) Pkt. (350 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.50
MARS CELERIAC
LEAF CELERY–The soup celery. Curly leaves have con- centrated fresh celery fl avor. See Herbs on page 56.
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