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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



COLE'S EARLY MELON. 



COLE'S EARLY is the finest every-day Melon ever offered, for the amateur and for the 

 home market. Being somewhat brittle will not do for shipping purposes. It is very early and 

 will mature in every state; very hardy, vigorous and a sure cropper. It is sweet and deli- 

 ;ate in texture of flesh, which is a deep red color, the rind is thin and the quality of flesh 

 IS sustained clear to the rind. The melons are of medium size, nearlv round in shape, rind 

 green, striped with lighter shades. As this va-riety combines all the desirable qualities of the 

 best melon, it can be highly recommended for home use. and we feel certain that COLE'S 

 EARLY will become a popular variety. 



Price per pkt. 5 cts., oz. lOcts., % lb. 20 cts., 1 lb. 60 cts. 



Physalis Francheti. 



(Japanese Winter Cher?'!/.) 

 By some listed as Chinese Lantern Plant. 

 This is a new fruiting plant from Japan, grows two feet high, the plant is branch- 

 ing and bears fruit which is enclosed in a husk, like the common Strawberry or Husk 

 Tomato, but two times larger and of a more fruity acid flavor. It is entirely distinct 

 from any of the Husk Tomatoes. The seed should be started like that of Tomatoes. Be- 

 ing a perennial, it makes a much stronger growth the second season. It makes only a 

 weak growth the first year. It is a bold, handsome plant in the garden, and equally as 

 valuable when grown in pots for winter (leci)iation in the house, or the orange-scarlet col- 

 ored balloon-like vessels caji bo us(>d to great advantage with winter bouquets of dried 

 grasses. The fruit is edible for those who like it. Price per pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 2.") cts. 



Wisconsin Golden Salsify. 



This new variety of Salsify is entirely distinct from auv other varielv beyond question. 

 It is of sirong. vigorous growth; the leaves are dark green in color, finely crimped and 

 curled, and the roots have a slightly yellowish tinge, which suggested the name "Gold- 

 en." When prepared for the table, they have an exceedingly delicTous flavor, and are ex- 

 tremely rich and tender. Price, per pkt. 8 cts., 3 pkts. 20 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^Ib. 75 cts. 



