. Buist's garden guide and almanac. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. 55. All Seasons Cabbage. The Vandergaw.—This is a very cele- brated variety on Long Island, introduced by a famous market gardener by that name who has for years been selecting his Cabbage es- pecially for his own sowing; this continued selection and improvement has made the Vandergaw famous among all the gardeners of Long Island who have annually paid him from $ to $20 00 per pound for his seed for their own so
. Buist's garden guide and almanac. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. 55. All Seasons Cabbage. The Vandergaw.—This is a very cele- brated variety on Long Island, introduced by a famous market gardener by that name who has for years been selecting his Cabbage es- pecially for his own sowing; this continued selection and improvement has made the Vandergaw famous among all the gardeners of Long Island who have annually paid him from $ to $20 00 per pound for his seed for their own sowing; it is almost as early as the Early Summer but its heads are much larger and more compact; seed sown in April will head in August, sown in May will head in September, or sown early in June will head in October, the latter sowing will make fine heads for Winter use. Per oz., 30 cts.; X lb., §; lb., $ All Seasons.—This variety is a selec- tion of the Early Drumhead and one that cannot be too highly recommen- ded for either market or private grow- ing; it is almost as early as the Early Summer but is a larger heading variety and can be raised either for an early, intermediate, or late crop; in fact, it is a sure-heading variety at any season of the year, as its name implies; the heads are large, very solid, of fine grain and remain perfect a long time with- out bursting. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ SAVOY CABBAGE. Large Drumhead Savoy.—A va- riety of Cabbage producing beautiful curled leaves, which, Avhen touched by frost, become very tender and delicious in flavor, closely resembling the delicacy of Cauliflower. This variety forms quite a compact head. 75 cts.; lb., $ Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Robert Buist Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and S
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