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.
Culture.
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 flavor. Disease resistant to Fusarium Yellow, Tip Burn, Ring Spot and Split. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.85; 3+ $2.65 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $30.95.
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 fine flavor. Stands well with- out bursting. Yellows resistant. Extra early, only 60 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.75; 3+ $2.50 each; (H) 1/8 oz. $11.50; (K) 1/2 oz. $37.95.
Kraut cabbage.
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01523 EARLY COPENHAGEN MARKET. Stands lon- ger in the field 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) $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $8.95.
01562 PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH. The best winter keeper. An old favorite and a sure header. Huge, flattened, 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 flavor. Excellent all-purpose cabbage. Use fresh for delicious salads and slaw. An excellent keeper. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $2.15; 3+ $1.95 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.50; (L) 1 oz. $9.95.
RED cabbage. Chinese Cabbage.
(A) Pkt. (3 grams) $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $8.95.
01605 MICHIHILI CHINESE NAPA CABBAGE. Sweeter, milder flavor 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) $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.25; (L) 1 oz. $8.95.
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 flattened 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 ex- cellent storing cabbage that holds up well over time. One of our all- time favorites, and a favor- ite of our customers as well. 95 days. (A) Pkt. (3 grams) $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $5.50; (L) 1 oz. $9.95.
Plant indoors 6 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. Plant 1/4 in. deep into flats, transplanting to Jiffy pots when about 2 in. high. Or sow seed directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked. Sow thinly 1/4 in. deep. Thin plants to 2 ft. apart. One packet produces about 75-100 plants.
BROCCOLI. Culture.
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, first removing the lowest sprouts.
01505 JADE CROSS HYBRID. This popular hybrid produc- es earlier and more uniform crops than other hybrids. Uniform sprouts are perfect for freezing and fresh table use. Plants grow 30-32 in. tall. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $3.25; 3+ $2.95 each; (H) 1/8 oz. $13.50; (K) 1/2 oz. $42.95.
01507 LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Smaller plants pro- duce numerous globe-shaped, medium-green sprouts. Very hardy, prolific. Unusually fine flavor. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
01420 GOLIATH. Home gar- deners will get early and extended harvests with this old favorite. Large, 10 to 12 in., blue-green heads are tightly-budded and mature over a three week period, rather than all at once. Good side shoots follow after the center head has been harvested. 55 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each.
01430 PACKMAN HYBRID. The easiest broccoli to grow! Produces uniform, solid heads with tight beads and superb flavor. Excellent side shoot development after the main head is cut for extended harvests. Easy-to-grow. Freezes well. 50-55 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $3.25; 3+ $ $2.95 each.
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01526 EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Un- usual pointed heads with outstanding, mild fla- 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) $2.00; 3+ $1.85 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $8.95.
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