D.M. Ferry & Co's Extra Early York
Earlier than the Early York, and larger than the Large York. Heads heart-shaped, of good flavor. Grows low on the stump, and has few loose side leaves. Being of compact growth, the plants can be grown 18 inches apart.
Earlier than the Early York, and larger than the Large York. Heads heart-shaped, of good flavor. Grows low on the stump, and has few loose side leaves. Being of compact growth, the plants can be grown 18 inches apart.
D.M. Ferry & Co's Premium Drumhead
We recommend this sort to market gardeners and growers, for shipping purposes. In good, rich soil, and with a favorable season, the heads will grow to enormous size; very compact and solid, and of excellent flavor.
We recommend this sort to market gardeners and growers, for shipping purposes. In good, rich soil, and with a favorable season, the heads will grow to enormous size; very compact and solid, and of excellent flavor.
D.M. Ferry & Co's Premium Flat Dutch
This we consider superior to any late cabbage in cultivation. It possesses all the good qualities of the Late Flat Dutch and is a sure header. With good cultivation, on moist, rich ground, ninety-five in a hundred will head up hard and fine. This and our Premium Drumhead are decidedly the best late varieties for general cultivation.
This we consider superior to any late cabbage in cultivation. It possesses all the good qualities of the Late Flat Dutch and is a sure header. With good cultivation, on moist, rich ground, ninety-five in a hundred will head up hard and fine. This and our Premium Drumhead are decidedly the best late varieties for general cultivation.
Drumhead Savoy
Grows to a large size, and heads nearly round, a little flattened on the top; color dark green.
Grows to a large size, and heads nearly round, a little flattened on the top; color dark green.
Early Bleichfield Giant
A new German variety, heads large, very solid, tender, and of excellent flavor. A very reliable header, and the earliest of the large drumhead varieties, not excepting Fottler's Early Drumhead.
A new German variety, heads large, very solid, tender, and of excellent flavor. A very reliable header, and the earliest of the large drumhead varieties, not excepting Fottler's Early Drumhead.
Early Drumhead
Similar in form and character to the large late Drumhead, but earlier. Sown at the same time, it will precede it by at least four weeks.
Similar in form and character to the large late Drumhead, but earlier. Sown at the same time, it will precede it by at least four weeks.
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch
A most excellent second early variety. Heads medium size, solid, flat on the top; grows low on the stump, and is of good flavor. Popular in the Southern States, having become acclimated.
A most excellent second early variety. Heads medium size, solid, flat on the top; grows low on the stump, and is of good flavor. Popular in the Southern States, having become acclimated.
Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy
One of the earliest and sweetest of the Savoys. Heads small, round, solid, leaves small, thick, fleshy, of fine deep green color, and of most excellent quality.
One of the earliest and sweetest of the Savoys. Heads small, round, solid, leaves small, thick, fleshy, of fine deep green color, and of most excellent quality.
Early Jersey Wakefield
Heads of medium size, generally somewhat conical, but sometimes nearly round, and very compact. A fine early variety, heading readily, and a great favorite with eastern market gardeners.
Heads of medium size, generally somewhat conical, but sometimes nearly round, and very compact. A fine early variety, heading readily, and a great favorite with eastern market gardeners.
Early Large Schweinfurt
It is the largest and latest of all the early cabbages. The heads are tolerably solid, and the quality excellent.
It is the largest and latest of all the early cabbages. The heads are tolerably solid, and the quality excellent.
Early Sugar Loaf
This has conical heads, and is a fine variety for the Northern States. Is more affected by the heat than most early varieties.
This has conical heads, and is a fine variety for the Northern States. Is more affected by the heat than most early varieties.
Early Winnigstadt
This variety, all things considered, is the best in cultivation for general use. It comes both early and late,is remarkably solid and hardy even in Summer, and keeps well in hot or cold weather. The heads are regularly conical, exceedingly full of excellent quality.
This variety, all things considered, is the best in cultivation for general use. It comes both early and late,is remarkably solid and hardy even in Summer, and keeps well in hot or cold weather. The heads are regularly conical, exceedingly full of excellent quality.
Early Wyman
One of the best of first early sorts, and highly desirable for early market use. Heads larger than many of the other early sorts, and of delicious flavor.
One of the best of first early sorts, and highly desirable for early market use. Heads larger than many of the other early sorts, and of delicious flavor.
Early York
A very valuable early variety. Heads small, rather heart-shaped, firm and tender, of very dwarf growth, and may be transplanted 15 to 18 inches apart.
A very valuable early variety. Heads small, rather heart-shaped, firm and tender, of very dwarf growth, and may be transplanted 15 to 18 inches apart.
Filderkraut
A German variety, which has proven in this country to be one of the most valuable sorts. It is equally good for early or late use, and heads up hard, with few side leaves. This variety is largely used in Germany, in the manufacture of “Kraut.”
A German variety, which has proven in this country to be one of the most valuable sorts. It is equally good for early or late use, and heads up hard, with few side leaves. This variety is largely used in Germany, in the manufacture of “Kraut.”
Fine Blood Red
Of remarkably deep blood red color, and a great favorite with the Germans. It is very true and constant.
Of remarkably deep blood red color, and a great favorite with the Germans. It is very true and constant.
Fottler's Early Drumhead or Brunswick
This has proved to be a most excellent acclimated second early variety, coming in head after the Early Wyman. It is low on the stump, heads solid and compact, weight from 10 to 15 pounds each, and is sure to head. From seed sown in March, good sized heads can be marketed in June. A very valuable variety.
This has proved to be a most excellent acclimated second early variety, coming in head after the Early Wyman. It is low on the stump, heads solid and compact, weight from 10 to 15 pounds each, and is sure to head. From seed sown in March, good sized heads can be marketed in June. A very valuable variety.
Green Glazed
A standard late variety in the South, as it is not affected by the heat. Heads large but rather loose and open. Very desirable from the immunity it enjoys from attacks of insects.
A standard late variety in the South, as it is not affected by the heat. Heads large but rather loose and open. Very desirable from the immunity it enjoys from attacks of insects.
Green Globe Savoy
This does not make a firm head, but the whole of it being very tender and pleasant-flavored, is used for cooking; leaves wrinkled and dark green; is very hardy, and improved by frost.
This does not make a firm head, but the whole of it being very tender and pleasant-flavored, is used for cooking; leaves wrinkled and dark green; is very hardy, and improved by frost.
Henderson's Early Summer
Described as an early variety, following the Early Jersey Wakefield, and considerably longer. It has also the valuable peculiarity of rarely bursting open when ripe, so that if a crop cannot be used at once, it will not spoil. A valuable variety for market or family use.
Described as an early variety, following the Early Jersey Wakefield, and considerably longer. It has also the valuable peculiarity of rarely bursting open when ripe, so that if a crop cannot be used at once, it will not spoil. A valuable variety for market or family use.
Imperial French Ox Heart
Grows low on the stump, and heads very close and firm; color yellowish green.
Grows low on the stump, and heads very close and firm; color yellowish green.
Improved American Savoy
Closely approaching the Cauliflower in delicacy and delicious flavor. The best of all the Savoys for general market or home use. It has a short stump, grows to a large size, is compact and solid, and a sure header.
Closely approaching the Cauliflower in delicacy and delicious flavor. The best of all the Savoys for general market or home use. It has a short stump, grows to a large size, is compact and solid, and a sure header.
Large Drumhead
The Drumhead Cabbage is a large fall or winter variety, with a broad, flat or round head, short stump, tender and good flavored, and an excellent keeper; grown extensively for shipping purposes.
The Drumhead Cabbage is a large fall or winter variety, with a broad, flat or round head, short stump, tender and good flavored, and an excellent keeper; grown extensively for shipping purposes.
Late Flat Dutch
A low-growing variety; heads large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and flat on the top, and often tinted with red and brown. An excellent fall and winter variety, and a good keeper.
A low-growing variety; heads large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and flat on the top, and often tinted with red and brown. An excellent fall and winter variety, and a good keeper.
Little Pixie
Remarkable for its earliness, its diminutive size, and dwarfish character. It is tender in texture, and the flavor mild and delicate.
Remarkable for its earliness, its diminutive size, and dwarfish character. It is tender in texture, and the flavor mild and delicate.
Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead
The largest cabbage known, weighing in some instances over fifty pounds. Under good cultivation, acres have been grown averaging over thirty pounds each head.
The largest cabbage known, weighing in some instances over fifty pounds. Under good cultivation, acres have been grown averaging over thirty pounds each head.
Quintal Drumhead
An exceedingly large variety, of French origin. Heads quite flat on the top, with few side leaves; solid, firm, hard, and of good flavor.
An exceedingly large variety, of French origin. Heads quite flat on the top, with few side leaves; solid, firm, hard, and of good flavor.
Red Dutch
An esteemed sort for pickling; is also shredded and eaten raw, in vinegar; it forms very hard, oblong heads, round at the top, and, when pure, of a dark red, or purple color.
An esteemed sort for pickling; is also shredded and eaten raw, in vinegar; it forms very hard, oblong heads, round at the top, and, when pure, of a dark red, or purple color.
Stone Mason Marblehead
Characterized for its sweetness and delicacy of flavor, and for its reliability for forming a large head. Very hardy, and will endure the cold of extreme northern climates.
Characterized for its sweetness and delicacy of flavor, and for its reliability for forming a large head. Very hardy, and will endure the cold of extreme northern climates.
“Newark” Early Flat Dutch
A cross between the Early Ox Heart and Large Flat Dutch, and has long been a favorite second early sort with market gardeners of New Jersey and Long Island. Heads large, solid, broad, and roundish, or nearly flat; sometimes slightly conical; very tender, fine-grained, and of excellent flavor. As well as being excellent for market in summer, is admirably adapted for fall and winter use.
A cross between the Early Ox Heart and Large Flat Dutch, and has long been a favorite second early sort with market gardeners of New Jersey and Long Island. Heads large, solid, broad, and roundish, or nearly flat; sometimes slightly conical; very tender, fine-grained, and of excellent flavor. As well as being excellent for market in summer, is admirably adapted for fall and winter use.