. 29th annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Known Varieties. ATT, FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. Yerv Early Etampes its introduction. BURPEE'S ALL-HEAD EARLY.—At least a week earlier than anv of the various strains of early sum- mer cabbage, and fully one-third larger, of perfect shape and the most solid variety on the list. Market gardeners to whom we furnished seed of this have been greatlv pleased with it, and the cabbages took first premium at the State Fair, an
. 29th annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Known Varieties. ATT, FIVE CENTS PER PACKET. Yerv Early Etampes its introduction. BURPEE'S ALL-HEAD EARLY.—At least a week earlier than anv of the various strains of early sum- mer cabbage, and fully one-third larger, of perfect shape and the most solid variety on the list. Market gardeners to whom we furnished seed of this have been greatlv pleased with it, and the cabbages took first premium at the State Fair, and attracted much attention for perfect shape and sol- idity. Originated with C. L. Allen, who has grown cabbage seed for us for several years, but our com- petitor, Mr. Burpee, was fortunate in securing the entire stock of it the first year and gave it his name. However, we can most heartily recommend it to our customer 20c, M lb. 70c, lb. $ CHASE'S EXCELSIOR.—Medium early and not excelled for sure solid heading, which is the highest recommendation for a cabbage whichmust mature in the trying heat of summer. Another remar able feature is that it never cracks. Very popular with our South ern customers. Per pkt. he, oz. 20c, M lb. 60c, lb. $ MAMMOTH RED ROCK.—A market gardener's strain of unusual size, color and weight, the re- suit of careful and intelligent selection. It has « proven very valuable. Its handsome I appearance, large size, solidity and good qualitv will make it very de- sirable to all who like red cabbage. Solid and as good a keeper as any red cabbage. Color very dark red. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Klb60c,lb$ MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH- Largest of all; have in some in- stances grown to a weight of 90 pounds, and the heads of such size -hat they would not go into a two- bushel barket. It is a good cab- oage for exhibition at fairs when ?ro"vn under a high culture, but as a rule it is too loose headed and un- certain for a main crop. Per pkt. 5c,
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