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CABBAGE - Superior Early & Mid-season Varieties. Culture.
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.
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 Fusar- ium Yellow, Tip Burn, Ring Spot and Split. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.55; (C) 1,000 seeds $28.95.
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) $2.55; (H) 1/8 oz. $9.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $32.95.
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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. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
Kraut cabbage.
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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. $1.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.15; (L) 1 oz. $8.79.
01520 DANISH BALL- 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 in- side leaves that are crisp and tender. Will not bleed, even when stored for long peri- ods. Excellent for kraut. 105 days. Priced below.
Chinese Cabbage.
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.
(A) Pkt. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
medium-green blanched to creamy white on the interior. Has delightful crispy texture like celery, but more tender. Flavor is sweet, pleasant, slightly spicy. Plant early for sum- mer harvest or in July for fall. Not for long-term storage. 73 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
02703 MIZUNA. Very unusual mustard- cabbage of Japanese origin. Features a circle of numerous white stalks and deeply cut, serrated leaves. Leaves have a mild, pleasing fl avor that seems to taste good with everything. Perfect in salads or stir-fries. Highly resistant to cold. A true “cut and come again” type – will regrow leaves after each cutting and continue to produce boun- tiful yields for several weeks from a single sowing. Our strain is imported directly from Kyoto, Japan, and is unusually pro- ductive. 42 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.35; 2 pkts. $4.15.
Japanese Cabbage.
bage, 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 average weight of 5 to 8 lbs. To all its other virtues, 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. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.15; (L) 1 oz. $8.98.
01559 MAMMOTH RED HYBRID. Flavorful curds ROCK. An ideal pickling cab-
RED. 01706 CHEDDAR and through! dome-shaped heads
packed with almost as much beta carotene as carrots. Fan- tastic fl avor and texture guar- antees gourmet enjoyment cooked or raw. Color deepens when cooked. Prefers mod- erate to cool temperatures. 68 days. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95; 2 pkts. $7.25.
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01730 SNOW CROWN HYBRID. Vigorous, extra-early variety producing pure white heads up to 8 in. across. All- America Winner. Heads average about 2 lbs. each. Leaves grow upright, protecting heads from sun scorch. Very uniform. 48 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.95; (H) 1/8 oz. $13.95; (J) 1/4 oz. $25.95.
01737(X) CAULIFLOWER LOVER'S SPECIAL. One packet each of Cheddar, Graffi ti & Snow Crown. Just $7.75.
01711 GRAFFITI HYBRID. One of the best varie- ties for home gardens and fresh market use. Dome-shaped heads and smooth curds turn deep purple at maturity, when they reach their peak in nutrient value. Large-framed plants have purplish-green wrapper leaves, medium vigor and inter- mediate disease resistance. Try serving the purple fl orets with dip for a colorful presentation, or use as a side dish – they re- tain their color when cooked! 80-90 days. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.85.
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Plant indoors 1/4 in. deep about 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Put into Jiffy pots when plants are about 2 in. high. Or, sow seed directly as soon as soil can be worked. Tie heads for best blanching. One oz. produces about 1,500 plants.
Culture.
01718 SNOWBALL SELF-BLANCHING. Wrap- per leaves curl over heads and blanch them automati- cally. Heads are pure white and about 7 in. in diameter. Stops growing in hot weather, so start it early. Excellent quality and fl avor. A good freezer. 68 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $6.19; (L) 1 oz. $11.45; (M) 1/4 lb. $29.97.
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. $1.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.75; (L) 1 oz. $8.50.
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