COLE'S TOBACCO AND HERBS. 



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TOBACCO. 



Ger. Tabac, Fr. Tabac. 



One ounce iviU sow 30 feet square and produce 2}lantg 

 for one acre. 

 The seed should be sown very early in the 

 spring, as early as possible after the danger of 

 frost is over. A good plan is to burn a quantity 

 of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the 

 ground intended for the seed bed; then dig and 

 thoroughly pulverize the earth and mix with 

 ashes, after which the seed may be sown and 

 coverd very lightly. When the plants are about 

 six inches high transplant into rows SV2 feet 

 apart each way, and cultivate thoroughly with 

 plow and hoe. 



An essay entitled "Tobacco Culture" by maV 

 prepaid for 25 cts, 



PRIMUS. This early tobacco grows rapidly. 

 The leaves are large and long, fibre fine and 

 yields heavy crops of extra fine quality. Thu 

 plants stand up well; the leaves, somewhat 

 close together. Its early ripening, rendering 

 the product less liable to frost. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vi lb. 60 cts.. lb. $2.00. 



SWEET ORONOKO. Thi? variety makes th^ 

 sweetest, best and most sutsitantial "Fillers," 

 and makes, when sun-cuVed, the best natural 

 chewing leaf. The favorite for the "home- 

 spun" wherever known. It is known as Lit- 

 tle Oronoko in some localities, and Is growing 

 in demand. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^4 lb. 

 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old well- 

 known variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % 

 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



HAVANA. From seed imported from the best 

 growers. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



POT, MEDICINAL AND 

 SWEET HERBS. 



A few pot and sweet herbs ffor "Havoring 

 soups, meats, etc.) are indispensable to every 

 garden, while some of the medicinal herbs will 

 also be found very useful. Herbs in general 

 love a mellow and free soil. Sow early in 

 spring, in shallow drills, one foot apart, and 

 when well up thin out or transplant from six to 

 ten inches apart. Care should be taken to har- 

 vest them properly. Do this on a dry day just 

 before they come into full blossom; dry quickly 

 in the shade; pack close in dry boxes to exclude 

 the air entirely. 



Those marked with a ♦ are perennial, and 

 when once obtained in the garden may be pre- 

 served for years with little attention. 



ANISE. (Pimpinella Anisum). Used for cordial, 

 garnishing and flavoring; the seeds have an 

 agreeable aromatic taste. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 

 10 cts. 



"^BALM. {Mellisa Officinalis). The leaves have a 

 fragrant odor and are used for making a 

 pleasant beverage, known as balm wine, also 

 for balm tea, for use in fevers. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz 20 cts. 



BASIL SWEET- iOcymum Basilicum). The leaves 

 are used for flavoring soups, and highly sea- 

 soned dishes. Per pkt. 4 cts., pz, 20 cts. 



*CARAWAY. {Carnm Carui). Grown for seeds, 

 which are extensively used for flavoring 

 bread, pastry, soups, etc. Per pkt. 4 cts.. 

 oz. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts. 



CORIANDER. (Coriandrum Sativum). The seeds 

 are used in the manufacture of liquors. In con- 

 fectionery, and a great number of culinary 

 preparations. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., U 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



DILL. (Anethum Graveolens). . The seeds have an 

 aromatic odor, and warm, pungent taste. They 

 are used as a condiment, and also for 

 pickling with cucumbers to heighten the fla- 

 vor Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 25 cts., 



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*HOREHOUND. (Marrubium Vulgare,. This herb 

 IS a favorite remedy in pulmonary complaints. 

 It enters largely into the composition or 

 cough syrups and lozenges. Per pkt 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



*HYSSOP. {Hyssopus Officinalis). The leaves and 

 flower stocks are used medicinally; it Is a 

 stimulant and expectorant, and employed In 

 humoral asthma and chronic catarrh. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



*LA VENDER. {Lavendula Vera). It is cultivated 

 for its fragrant spikes of flowers which are 

 used foi the distillation of Lavender Water 

 Being dried and put up in paper bags, they 

 are also used to perfume linen. Per pkt 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts. ^ 



MA JORAM SWEET. {Origamum Majorum). The 

 leaves and ends of the shoots are highly es- 

 teemed for seasoning, both in summer and 

 dried for winter use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts. . 



SAFFRON, {''arthamus Tinctorius). The flower 

 is the part used medicinally, which should be 

 pickled while in full bloom, and dried for use 

 Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



*SAQE BROAD-LEAVED. (Salvia Officinalis). 

 The most extensively used of all herbs for sea- 

 soning and dressing; indispensable. Per pkt. 

 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



SUMMER SAVORY. (Satureia Hortensis). The 

 plant is aromatic. The tops are used either 

 green or dry, in stuffing meats, also for salads 

 and soups. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



'SWEET THYME. {Thyme Vulgaris). A medi- 

 cinal and culinary herb. The young leaves 

 and tops are used for soups, dressing and 

 sauce, either green or dry. Thyme tea is a 

 cure for nervous headache. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



SORREL FRENCH. The leaves, having an acid 

 taste, may be employed in salads; it is used 

 principally for soups, and is sometimes 

 cooked, as Kale or Spinach. It makes a good 

 dish. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



*WORMWOOD. {Artemisia Absinthium). Used 

 medicinally, and is beneficial for poultry; 

 should be planted in poultry yards. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CARAWAY SEED. For flavoring. Per oz. 5 cts. 

 14 lb. 15 cts.. lb. 40 cts. 



Renwick, Iowa, June 7, 189T. . 

 The Seeds that I got of you this spring all 

 came up splendid. Your Ruta-Baga Seed does 

 much betttr than what we buy here. 



Doha White. 



Afton, Iowa, February 21, 1894. 

 I have used your Seeds more than twenty 

 years, and have always been well pleased with 

 quality and quantity.' 



Mrs. W. B. Garrison. 



