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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



CAULIFLOWER 



Ger. Blumen Kohl. Fr. Chou Fleur. 

 One ounce will produce 2.000 plants. 

 Cauliflower ought to receive a similar treatment to 

 Cabbage, except that it requires an extra rich soil, an 

 occasional application of liquid manure and frequent 

 watering, especially when heading. Early sorts in 

 this latitude are mostly sown in January or February 

 in hot-beds, transplanted once before setting in open 

 ground, and finally transplanted before the middle of 

 April in rich, deeply worked soil, 2 feet by 15 in- 

 ches apart. Late sorts are sown and cultivated like 

 late cabbage. When heading tie the top leaves to- 

 gether to protect from exposiu-e to the sun. 



Cauliflower— harly Snowball. 



EARLY SNOWBALL. The improved 

 strain that we offer of this variety is the best that 

 is grown, no difference under what name it is offer- 

 ed. Can recommend this highly to market garden- 

 ers as one of the best early cauliflowers. Very early 

 and reliable in heading. Of dwarf habit, with very 

 short outer leaves, allowing it to be planted close 

 together. Per pkt. 20 cts., oz. $1.00., oz. $2.00. 



EARLY DWARF ERFURT. One of the 



best in general cultivation, for forcing and open 

 ground; very dwarf; leaves small; heads large and 

 firm; pure white and delicious. Per pkt. 10 cts., % 

 oz. 65 cts., oz. $1.25. 



HALF EARLY PARIS. One of the most 



popular varieties in cultivation; heads very white, 

 compact, of delicious flavor, sure to head and good 

 for an early or late variety. Per pkt. 5 cts. % oz. j 



30 cts , oz. 60 cts. I 



LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A , 



superior variety with fine, large, well-formed heads, j 

 very early, hardy, and stands dry weather. The 

 curd is very close and uniform, and well protected 

 by leaves, which render it desirable for early and ' 

 late use. Per pkt. 5 cts., ^ oz. 30 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



CHICORY 



der. Chicoric. I-r. Chicorcr. j 

 Pursue the manner of cultivation as for carrota. If t 

 to be used as a salad, blanch the leaves by covering 

 to aa to cxcbule the light. If raised for its root, dig 

 •bout the same time aa carrots, wash tlie root« and 

 then alire them either way, and dry them thoroughly 

 by artificial heat. 



LARGE ROOTED. Use to mix with, or 

 aa a substitute for coffee. Per pkt. 4 eta., or. 8 

 cts., >4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 76 cts. 



CRESS, or Peppergrass 



Ger. Kress. Fr. Cresson. 

 A very useful and healthful salad plant; can be 

 used alone or mixed with lettuce or other salads for 

 which it is prized; it is also used for garnishing. 

 Sow seed early in spring, rather thickly, in shallow 

 drills, one foot apart, in the open ground; for a suc- 

 ' cession, sow at short intervals throughout the season. 



UPLAND CRESS. This is a hardy per- 

 ennial, thriving on any soil, and is the first to 

 make its appearance in early spring. It grows very 

 rapidly. The young and tender leaves can be eaten 

 i raw, or as a salad, or when the leaves become 

 large, boiled as greens. In taste it is very pleas- 

 ant, having the flavor of the Water Cress, and is 

 agreeable to all. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



FINE CURLED. This little salad will 



bear cutting several times; used mixed with lettuce 

 its leaves impart an agreeable, warm, pungent 

 taste. Per pkt. 3 eta., oz. 6 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 

 50 cts. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



Ger. Rosen Kohl. Fr. Chou. de Bruxelles. 

 This plant grows two or three feet high and pro- 

 duces from the sides of the stalk numerous little 

 sprouts, one or two inches in diameter, resembling 

 cabbages. The leaves should be broken down in the 

 fall, to give the little cabbages room to grow. They 

 are very tender and sweet after early frost. The 

 small heads are boiled and served in the manner of 

 cabbages. Sow in seed-bed in May, transplant and 

 cultivate like cabbage. 



IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best 



and leading varieties. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



POP CORN 



WHITE RICE — (Monarch). The best 

 white variety grown. It bears from three to six 

 ears per stalk. Always brings the best price in 

 the market. Per pkt. 5 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 36 

 cts., pk. $1.00. 



MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC. The most 



prolific variety grown, a single stalk having yielded 

 eighteen ears. The kernels are nearly clear white 

 in color; the stalks grow six feet high; the ears are 

 large in size, averaging six inches. It pops white, 

 and is of good quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., pt. 20 cts., 

 qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.00. 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN. Color of a peculiar 



lustrous golden yellow, and when popped of a rich 

 cream color. Very prolific. Kernel and ear large; 

 very tender. Per pkt. 5 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 

 eta, pk. fl.OO. 



If large quantities of bulk 

 seed are wanted, special 

 prices on application. 



