FOR BETTER HEALTH CABBAGE - Superior Early & Mid-season Varieties.
Does well in cool weather. Start indoors about two months before last frost. Plant 1/4 in. deep and transplant to Jiffy pots when plants are 1-1/2 in. tall. Transplant into the garden after the last hard frost, spacing plants 2 ft. apart. One oz. produces about 1,000 plants.
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01550 MEGATON HYBRID. The perfect cabbage for anyone who likes to grow the biggest produce! Grows well in clay-type soil. Heads can weigh over 20 lbs. Large heads hold without cracking and the solid white interior retains a mild, sweet fl avor. Disease resistant to Fusarium Yellow, Tip Burn, Ring Spot and Split. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.65; (C) 1,000 seeds $29.95.
01590 STONEHEAD HYBRID. Very solid heads have excellent hold- ing qualities and are well wrapped. All-America Winner. An excellent shipper. Heads are round, uniform, about 6 in. across, with a very short core and weigh about 4 lbs. Head has good texture and fi ne fl avor. Stands well without bursting. Yellows resistant. Extra early, only 60 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.65; (H) 1/8 oz. $10.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $36.95.
Kraut cabbage.
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01523 EARLY COPENHAGEN MARKET. Stands lon- ger in the fi eld without bursting than any other variety. Highly recommended for late June harvests. Heavy yielder of light green heads about 8 in. in diameter and weighing 5 to 6 lbs. The heads are very uniform, solid and of superb quality. Early. 68 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
01562 PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH. The best winter keeper. An old favorite and a sure header. Huge, fl attened, solid heads average 10 to 12 in. across, often weighing 15 to 20 lbs. Blue-green outer leaves have creamy white inside leaves that are crisp and tender. Will not bleed, even when stored for long periods. Excellent for kraut. 105 days. Priced below.
HEAD. Best main-crop cab- bage for kraut. Tightly packed leaves make extra-solid, heavy, round heads that average 7 to 10 lbs. A storage type with un- equalled keeping qualities. Al- ways crisp and tender with excel- lent fl avor. Excellent all-purpose cabbage. Use fresh for delicious salads and slaw. An excellent keeper. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $1.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.15; (L) 1 oz. $8.79.
01520 DANISH BALL- RED cabbage. Chinese Cabbage.
(A) Pkt. (3 grams) $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
01605 MICHIHILI CHINESE NAPA CABBAGE. Sweeter, milder fl avor than regular cabbage and easier to grow. Serve it like lettuce in salads, simmered in butter-sauce or added to stir-fries. Tall cylindrical heads average about 12 in. high by 4 in. wide. Outer leaves are me- dium-green blanched to creamy white on the interior. Has delight- ful crispy texture like celery, but more tender. Flavor is sweet, pleasant and slightly spicy. Plant early for summer har- vest or in July for fall. Not for long-term stor- age. 73 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
Brussels Sprouts. Culture.
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01559 MAMMOTH RED ROCK. An ideal pickling cabbage, the largest and surest head- ing variety we know! Exceptionally large, purplish heads are fl attened and measure 8 to 10 in. across, with an aver- age weight of 5 to 8 lbs. To all its other vir- tues, add the fact that it’s an excellent storing cabbage that holds up well over time. One of our all-time favorites, and a favorite of our customers as well. 95 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.15; (L) 1 oz. $8.98.
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Usually grown as a fall crop. Can withstand frosts, and usually tastes even better after frosts. Sow seed in May, planting thinly about 1/4 in. deep. Transplant in July when plants are about 6 in. high. Set 12 to 18 in. apart in rows that are 24 in. apart. Let them remain until after frost. Then harvest often, fi rst removing the lowest sprouts.
01505 JADE CROSS HYBRID. This popular hybrid produc- es earlier and more uniform crops than other hybrids. Plants grow 30-32 in. tall. Uniform sprouts are perfect for freezing and fresh table use. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $3.15; 2 pkts. $5.35; (H) 1/8 oz. $12.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $41.95.
01507 LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Smaller plants pro- duce numerous globe-shaped, medium-green sprouts. Very hardy, prolifi c. Unusually fi ne fl avor. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.50.
Japanese and Oriental beetles with the aid of a powerful, non-toxic pheromone. Attractant lasts the entire 6 to 8 week beetle season. Bag can be emptied and reused throughout that time. Hang from a tree or pole and your yard and garden are protected. $10.95 each. 52181 Rod Trap Stand (42”H), $7.95 each.
52180 JAPANESE & ORIENTAL BEETLE TRAP. Traps not one, but two destructive pests! Durable, double layer nylon, all-in-one trap lures
52204 W.H.Y® TRAP. Catches 5 species of Paper Wasps, Bald-faced Hornets and European Hornets and 12 species of Yellowjackets. Baited chambers contains no killing agents – insects will drown or dehydrate because they can’t get out. Catches queens in the spring before they build nests and foraging workers from late spring through fall. Doesn’t attract benefi cial honey bees. Two-week attractant kit included. Non-toxic. $19.95 each. 52205 Refi lls, $6.95 each.
52202 STINK BUG TRAP. Catches in- vasive stink bugs that eat gardens in the spring and summer and invade homes in the fall and winter. Traps both males and fe- males, at all stages of life. Reduces damage to gardens and fruit trees. Intercepts adult stink bugs before they enter homes. Odor- free. 4-week attractant included. Non-toxic. $24.95 each. 52203 Refi lls, $12.95.
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01526 EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Un- usual pointed heads with outstanding, mild fl a- vor. Matures early, will stand well without splitting. Weighs 2 to 3 lbs., averaging 5 to 6 in. in diameter. Head is solid and thick, but tender. 62 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
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