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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



SEED OATS. 



THE LINCOI^N. This splendid variety origi- 

 nated in Minnesota, and the introducers de" 

 scribe it as follows: Tlie liineoln Oats was 

 introduced by us in 1893. and it has proven 

 itself the most popular of any Oats yet intro- 

 duced. We have had many years' experience 

 in the growth of all the standard and newer 

 varieties of Oats, and vie thoroughly believe 

 the Liincoln Oats is the best now before 

 the Amei'ican people. A few special points 

 of excellence are as follows: First. The Lin- 

 coln Oats is very productive, having in all in- 

 stances yielded more to the acre than any 

 other sort grown in same locality. Second. It 

 is very early. Third. It has thus far proven 

 itself Rust-Proof. Fourth. It stands up bet- 

 ter than any other sort. Fifth. It is best for 

 feeding on account of its thin hull, heavy meat 

 and soft nib. Sixth. It is best for oatmeal or 

 grinding for the same reasons. The oat crop 

 was very poor the past season in Central Iowa. 

 But the Lincoln exceeded our expectations in 

 yield, stiffness of straw, and being rust-proof 

 so far. Every farmer should secure at least 

 enough of these oats to grow his seed for the 

 next year. Per pkt. 5 cts., lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. (iO 

 cts. ; not prepaid, pk. 50 cts., bush. $1.3.') 5 bush, 

 lots $0.00, 10 bush, lots $11.00. 



AMERICAN BANNER. These wonderful Oats 

 have exceeded the expectations of all who 

 have tried them, and have done remarkably 

 well the last season. The American Banner 

 Oat is not an old variety re-named; it was 

 grown for three years before placing on the 

 market, and during that time showed no ten- 

 dency to rust, and has invariably yielded very 

 large crops. The grain is white, large and 

 plump, ripens early and has stiff straw of good 

 strength. It tillers freely, so it can be sown 

 thinner than is customary. Per pkt. 5 cts, lb. 

 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts, pk. 35 cts., bush. $1.00, 5 

 bush, lots $1.00. 



CLYDESDALE, or RACE HORSE. A handsome 

 English Oat, grown from imported stock. A 

 heavy cropper, two weeks earlier than the 

 common varieties, with grains almost as 

 plump as well filled barley. At the Ohio State 

 Experimental Station it excelled all other 

 varieties in yield and weight of straw. It 

 ranks as one of the best yielders and heaviest 

 oats grown. Per pkt. 5 cts., lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 

 ots., pk. 40 cts., bush. $1.25, 5 bush, lots $5.00. 



FIELD PEAS. 



Every year there is more inquiry by a number 

 of our best farmers for Field Peas. 'Peas stand 

 in the front rank as a fodder crop, especi illy for 

 hogs^ They can be fed green or dry. As a fer- 

 tilizer they come next to clover, to be plowed 

 under when they commence to blossom; they 

 will grow on land that will not produce clover. 

 Sow IV2 to 2 bushels to the acre, or, if with oats, 

 sow 1 bushel of each. Do not sow on rich 

 ground— will make too much vine. 

 CANADA FIELD PEAS, WHITE. This is a 

 standard sort; seeds white in color. Per pk. 

 50 cts.. bush. $1.75, 5 bush. $8.00. 

 CANADA FIELD PEAS, GREEN. Like above, 

 except that color is green. Per pk. 50 cts., 

 bush. SI.90, 5 bush. S8.75. 

 SWEET CORN FOR FODDER, There is noth- 

 ing better for green feed, or for curing for 

 winter, than sweet corn. Cattle highly relish 

 it, and when fed on it keep in fine condition 

 and give an abundance of milk. It has the 

 great merit of being so sweet and palatable 

 that cattle eat every part of the stalks and 

 leaves. Also excellent for soiling. Sow in drills 

 or broadcast. State whether it is for summer 

 or winter feeding, when ordering. Per pk. 50 

 cts., bush. $1.75, 2"bush. $3.00. 

 KAFFIR CORN. A new and valuable crop for 

 both grain and foliage. Its full growth is 

 almost six feet; its habit is stalky, producing 

 thickly set and wide foliage. Farmers should 

 give this new fodder plant a trial. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., H. lb. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts. 



FOREST TREE AND HEDGE 

 SEEDS. 



A book entitled "Forest Leaves," on the pro- 

 pagation of Forest Trees, with colored plates, by mail 

 prepaid for 50 cts. 



The following named kinds of forest and shade 

 trees are too well known to need any description. 

 The following directions for planting will apply 

 to all. Plant seed very early in spring, in drills 

 about two feet apart, and cover about half an 

 inch in depth, according to size. Some of the va- 

 rieties might not germinate until the second 

 spring after planting, so do not be in haste to 

 disturb the soil where planted. Box Elder and 

 White Ash Seed may be sown late in fall with 

 good success, as the Ash seed generally lies dor- 

 mant the first season if sown in spring. 



BOX ELDER. {Acer Negundo.) Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 lb. 15 cts., lb., 40 cts., 3 lbs. Sl.OO. 



WHITE ASH. {Fraxinus Americana.) Per pkt. 5 

 cts., J4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 ots., 3 lbs. $1.25. 



AILANTHUS GLANDULOSUS, (Tree of Heaven.) 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., J4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



LARCH, EUROPEAN. {LaHx Europaea.) This 

 variety is of great value for forest planting, 

 and is being extensively grown in the United 

 States. It is easily transplanted if handled 

 while dormant, but as it starts very early in 

 the spring it is best to transplant in the fall, or 

 procure the seed and sow where wanted. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., ^ lb., 35 cts.. lb. $1.25. 



CATALPA SPECIOSA, HARDY OR WESTERN 

 CATALPA. This tree is popular for timber, as 

 the timber is more durable than any other 

 native tree. It grows readily from seed, is 

 easily transplanted, grows in almost any soil. 

 Plant in seed-bed, in mellow soil, about the 

 time of corn planting. In rows two or three feet 

 apart, and eight or tweive inches in the row; 

 transplant when one or two years old. four 

 feet apart both ways. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 K lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., by express, 5 lbs, S3.00, 

 10 lbs. $5.00. 



OSAGE ORANGE. (New and fresh seed.) The 

 well known hedge plant. Directions for sprout- 

 ing and planting with each lot. Price by bushel 

 on application. Per pkt, 5 ots,, lb, 15 cts., lb. 

 40 cts.,31bs. Sl.lO. 



HONEY LOCUST OR THREE THORNED AC- 

 ACIA. The best of all hedge plants for northern 

 climate, being entirely hardy. Scald the seed 

 with boiling water; let them stand in the 

 water until they get cool, then pour o£F the 

 water, mix the seed with sand and keep them 

 in a warm room until they begin to sprott; 

 then sow in drills about an inch deep, and 

 transplant the following spring. It requires 

 200 plants for every hundred feet of hedge; set 

 in double rows one foot apart and the plants 

 one foot apart in rows, and set alternately to 

 break joints. Per pkt. 5 cts., H, lb. 15 cts.. lb. 50 

 cts., 3 lbs. $1.25. by express, 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. 

 $2.50. 



BLACK OR YELLOW LOCUST. A very valu- 

 able tree for timber, grows very rapidly, while 

 the durability of its timber is well known, 

 fence posts Oi it having stood for GO years. 

 Prepare .se> d and culture same as the above. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., ^ lb., 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., 3 lbs. 

 $1.25, by express, 5 lbs. S1.50, 10 lbs. 82..50. 



RUSSIAN MULBERRY SEED. The tree is a rapid 

 grower and perfectly hardy, and proves as 

 lasting for fence posts as Catalpa or Red 

 Cedar. It commences to bear when two years 

 old and bears every year. Also makes a good 

 hedge and wind-break on the prairies. The 

 seed can be sown late in the fall, or very early 

 in spring. It should be sown in drills 18 inches 

 apart, and kept well shaded, as the seed is 

 slow to germinate. Per pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 15 cts., 

 141b. 50 cts., lb. $--'.00. 



"SILK AND THE SILK WORM." A complete text 

 book on Silk Culture, for 15 ceiits. 



