Archive image from page 24 of Descriptive catalog of vegetables (1937). Descriptive catalog of vegetables . descriptivecatal1937asso Year: 1937 BREEDERS AND GROWERS 21 Perfection Drumhead Savoy, the best of its type Days from set- Diameter Weight ting of plants of head of head to market- inches pounds able heads Winningstadt 6 3 to 4 80 to 85 Medium early, short stemmed, vigorous, and a dependable header. Used largely for market garden and shipping. Heads very solid, fine grained, heart-shaped, 7 to 8 inches long. The leaves have a distinct twist at point of head; a good cropper of excelle
Archive image from page 24 of Descriptive catalog of vegetables (1937). Descriptive catalog of vegetables . descriptivecatal1937asso Year: 1937 BREEDERS AND GROWERS 21 Perfection Drumhead Savoy, the best of its type Days from set- Diameter Weight ting of plants of head of head to market- inches pounds able heads Winningstadt 6 3 to 4 80 to 85 Medium early, short stemmed, vigorous, and a dependable header. Used largely for market garden and shipping. Heads very solid, fine grained, heart-shaped, 7 to 8 inches long. The leaves have a distinct twist at point of head; a good cropper of excellent quality. Late or Winter Varieties Autumn King 8 to 10 10 to 12 100 A large, vigorous varietur with heavy, glaucous green leaves. Desirable for home or market garden. Heads very large, round, compact; of good qualit} DANISH BALL HEAD or HOLLANDER 7 to 8 6 to 7 100 to 105 Most widely used and best type of late cabbage; desirable for kraut, for storage and for shipping. Plant fairly large, sturdy, with short stem; outer leaves medium. Heads deep round, very hard; interior decidedly compact, leaves com- posing head smooth and closely arranged. Texture tender, crisp; flavor good; ideal for high quality kraut. Large American Drumhead 11 to 13 11 to 12 110 Quite similar to Premium Late Flat Dutch but shorter in stem; large, spreading, dark green leaves. Heads very large, flat, solid, 6y2 inches deep; a good keeper. Desirable for home and market garden, also for shipping. MAMMOTH RED ROCK 6 to 8 7 to 8 100 The largest and best red cabbage. Heads round, extremely hard; color purplish red; an excellent keeper. Penn State Ball Head 7 to 8 5 to 6 105 A late variety, excelling in productivity and uniformity. Developed by Prof. C. E. Myers of Pennsylvania State College. Plant medium, with short stem. Heads attrac- tive, flattened globe, extremely hard, 6 to 7 inches deep. Desirable for winter storage, and the manufacture of kraut.
Size: 1782px × 1122px
Photo credit: © Actep Burstov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: 1930, 1937, archive, associated_seed_growers_inc, book, bookauthor, bookdecade, bookpublisher, booksponsor, booksubject, bookyear, canning_and_preserving_equipment_and_supplies_catalo, commercial_catalogs, drawing, fruit_catalogs, henry_g_gilbert_nursery_and_seed_trade_catalog_collec, herbs_catalogs, historical, history, illustration, image, new_haven_conn_associated_seed_growers_inc_, nurseries_horticulture_catalogs, page, picture, print, reference, seeds_catalogs, u_s_department_of_agriculture_national_agricultural_, vegetables_seeds_catalogs, vintage
