COLE'S CHOICE NOVELTIES. 



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NOVtLTItS AND SPEGIflLTIES 



FOR 1898. 



Our list of Novelties and Specialties contains the cream of tested new varieties, or 

 those of recent introduction. Much is offered every year, but only few prove worthy 

 to be listed after one season's trial. Some varieties that prove worthless in our tr:al 

 grrounds the first season, may improve with further acquaintance, or do better in other 

 soils or situations, but we are not safe in offering them. All varieties offered on the 

 following pages of colored paper, are worthy of a trial by our customers. The prices at 

 which they are offered are very reasonable. Every person interested in gardening, likes 

 to experiment with something that is entirely new, and the Novelty Lists are the pages 

 first glanced over on receipt of a new Catalogue. 



On all Seeds in Packets the purchaser is entitled to select Twenty-five cents worth 

 Extra for each One Dollar's worth ordered. 



The descriptions of most of the following novelties are as given by their respective 

 introducers. 



ROGERS' LIMA WAX BEAN. 



Named Lima Wax, as it has bright, glossy foliage, and the bloom resembles the Dwarf 

 Lima. The pods are very broad and flit and a most excellent rich quality. The plant 

 is branching and vigorous, with an immense amount of foliage, pods are borne in the 

 greatest profusion, often a single plant having 50 or more pods. They require thin plant- 

 ing (two beans being sufficient for a hill) on very rich soil, and will run true and not 

 sport. 



The pods are the broadest of all wax bush beans, color transparent glossy lemon wax, 

 having the yellow waxy appearance very soon after the pods are formed. When picked 

 will retain the.'r bright, attractive appearance for a long time and not become tough. 

 Quality very tender, juicy, and flavor delicate. 



Mr. Rogers claims for this variety four essential points: (1) Productiveness. (2) Hand- 

 some colored and tender pods. (3) Delicious flavor. (4) White seeded, and will make 

 an excellent dry bean for baking. 



Having wonderful productiveness, attractive appearance and keeping qualities, it is 

 likely to become a favorite for main crop with truckers. Owing to its tenderness, fine 

 quality and delicious flavor, it cannot help but please those who want the best. It will 

 .also be most desirable for cfinners' use*. 



Priee per pkt, 10 cts.. 3 pkts. 25 cts., pt 30 cts^, qt 50 cts., pk. $1.75, bush. $6.00. 



