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which is the highest recommendation for a Cabbage which must mature in the trying heat of summer. Another remarkable feature is that it never cracks. Planted the first of July, it is an excellent winter variety. We recommend all to try it. Our seed is true and pure; per 1/4 lb. 85c; oz. 30c... 5.

Winningstadt- Cone-shaped summer sort; if sown late, good for fall and even winter, a sure header and good keeper; per lb. $1.40; 1/4 lb. 45c, oz. 15c... 5.

Fottler's Improved Brunswick - Superior second early sort; heads large and solid; makes a good winter sort sown late; per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.

Surehead- As this name implies, it is very reliable in heading; heads are very solid, of good shape and large size; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 25c... 5.

PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH- This old and well-known variety is, without doubt one of the finest winter Cabbages in cultivation. The heads are large and solid; first-class keeper; sure header. The stock we offer cannot be excelled; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50; oz. 15c... 5.

Large Late Drumhead- A favorite winter variety; extra large, solid heads, slightly later than the Flat Dutch. Per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

Stone Mason Drumhead- Very reliable, compact heading, fall and winter variety; per lb, $1.50; 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5.

Fine Red Pickling- Deep red color, medium size, solid; much better for pickling than the large red varieties; per lb. $2.25; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.

We can also furnish Early Drumhead, Advance, Premier, Newark Early Flat Dutch, Lows Peerless, Early Wyman and Deephead Cabbage. Per lb. $1 .75; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

Cabbage Plants- See list of Vegetale [Vegetable] Plants.

CARROT- Ger. Mohre.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds for one acre.
For early crops sow in spring soon as the ground can be worked, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch; thin plants to three or four inches in the row. For field culture, rows should be of sufficient distance to admit of the use of a horse cultivator; sow seed in May. A light sandy loam deeply tilled is best.
Carrots form a nutritious, succulent food in the winter for horses, cattle, sheep and pigs. Cows fed on Carrots, alternately with Mangels and Ruta Bagas, give a notably increased yield of milk. In feeding, the roots should be washed, sliced and heavily dusted with Indian meal or bran, together with a proper proportion of salt.
Early French Forcing- The earliest variety; valuable for forcing; excellent quality; per lb. 80c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

Early Horn- Favorite sort; much esteemed for summer use; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.

DANVERS- Very smooth and handsome;

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rich dark color. It is in form about midway between the Long Orange and Short Horn class, growing generally with a stump root. It is claimed that this variety will yield the greatest bulk with the smallest length of root of any now grown. This is a choice Carrot for
family use. (See cut.) Per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

NEW HALF-LONG CORELESS OR CARENTON- A new, very early variety, without core. Skin smooth; flesh fine grained, rich colored and of excellent flavor for table use; per lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

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OXHEART, OR HALF-LONG GUERANDE-(See cut.)- This new French Carrot is one of the most valuable of all recent introductions, either for family use or market. It is an intermediate between the Half-Long and Horn varieties, attaining a diameter of three to four inches at the neck, and of most beautiful shape and rich orange color; per lb. $1.00; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.

IMPROVED LONG ORANGE- The standard sort for field culture, and very desirable for table use; roots large and of good quality; per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.

Large White Belgian- Very productive; grown almost exclusively for stock, for which it is highly recommended; per lb. 70c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.

CAULIFLOWER- Gr. Blumen-Kohl.

One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
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"I received the seeds all right and am much pleased with them."
Mrs. S. E. CATES, Hollis, N. H.