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Chase Brothers' Excelsior Cabbage.

Chase's Excelsior - We offered this magnificent new variety for the first time last season, and it has given such splendid satisfaction, that our only regret is we have not more seed to offer for the present season, the crop being very short. Chase's Excelsior is a medium early, following the Henderson's Summer in close succession. In appearance it somewhat resembles the Fottler's Brunswick, but much larger. It is not equalled by any medium early cabbage we are acquainted with for sure, solid heading, which it must he remembered 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 last of July, it is an elegant Winter variety. Market Gardeners will find it an acquisition of decided value. We recommend all to try it. Our seed is direct from the introducer. Pkt.
15c; oz. 75c; 1/4 lb. $2.50.
Landreth's Earliest - A novelty indeed and one of superlative merit. Ten days earlier than any other Cabbage, and producing well-formed conical heads, remarkably large for so early a ripener, sometimes reaching ten to twelve pounds. Whoever plants it will be amazed at its early maturity, and if he be a Market Gardener, will be able to place it in market ahead of all competitors. We refused to offer this variety last season, as we had not thoroughly tested the claims of the introducer, that it is "10 days earlier than any other Cabbage." but we now feel confident that the claim is well founded. Taking this into consideration, it is the most valuable early sort for Market Gardeners, in cultivation, as all know that the
first ten days, with any vegetable, is the cream of the market. Our seed is grown by the originator. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; 1/4 lb. $2.50.
Premium Flat Dutch - This is without doubt, the finest Winter Cabbage in cultivation ; the heads are large and solid, of a bluish green color, slightly flattened on the top; is of fine and well flavored quality; first class keeper; sure header. This variety has been grown and improved in America, since before the Revolutionary war. The stock we offer cannot be excelled for purity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00.
Large Late American Drumhead - Superior Fall and Winter sort; large size; solid; fine quality; similar to last. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c ; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00.
Stone Mason Drumhead - Very reliable; compact heading, Fall and Winter variety.
Highly prized by gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00.
Marblehead Mammoth - Largest of all ; under high cultivation heads compact; good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00.
Perfection Drumhead Savoy - Heads large and very finely curled ; very compact ; short stalk. Finest Savoy in cultivation. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00.
Strasburg Drumhead - This is the finest strain of late imported Cabbages, we have seen. It is a remarkable fine Cabbage for Winter use. Heads well and keeps well. Although we highly recommended it, yet it must not be considercd equal to our American grown Premium Flat Dutch, which is without doubt the finest Winter Cabbage in cultivation. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00
Fine Red Pickling - Deep red color; medium size solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 75c.
Cabbage Plants-See list of Vegetable Plants.