COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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Red Top Strap=Leaved Turnip 



TOBACCO 



Ger. Tabac. Fr. Tabac. 

 One ounce ic ill sow JO feef square and produce 

 plants 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 rub- 

 bish 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 covered 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 mail pre- 

 paid 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. The 

 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., 14 

 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety 



makes the sweetest, best and most substantial 

 "Fillers," and makes, when sun-cured, the best 

 natural chewing leaf. The favorite for the "home 

 spun" wherever known. It is known as Little Or 

 onoko in some localities, and is growing in demand 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % 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. Heavy cropper, delightful 



flavor, fine texture, much used for cigar making. 

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



POT, MEDICINAL AND 

 SWEET HERBS 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring 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 

 ■hade; pack close in dry boxes to exclude the air en- 

 tirely. 



Those marked with a * are perennial, and when 

 once obtained in the garden may be preserved 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. (Ocymum Basilicum.) 



The leaves are used for flavoring soups, and highly 

 seasoned dishes. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



*CARAWAY. (Carum 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 confectionery, and a great number of culinary 

 preparations. Per pk'^Mg^^z. 10 cts., % lb. 25 

 75 ct^^^^^^^^^^^ 



(jJ^^^^^^^olens.) The 



seeds have i^^^^^B^^^P^T and warm, pungent 

 taste. Thej^^^WWB a^^condiment, and also for 

 pickling witn^ucumbers to heighten the flavor. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4, lb. 25 cts., lb. $1.00. 



*HOREHOUND. (Marrubium Vulgare.) 



This herb is a favorite remedy in pulmonary com- 

 plaints. It enters largely into the composition of 

 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 hu- 

 moral asthma and chronic catarrh. Per pkt. 4 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



*LAVENDER. (Lavendula Vera.) It is 



cultivated for its fragrant spikes of flowers which 

 are used for the distillation of Lavender Watpr. 

 Being dried and put up in paper bags, they are al- 

 so used to perfume linen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts. 



MAJORAM SWEET. (Origamum Mar- 

 jorum.) The leaves and ends of the shoots are 

 highly esteemed for seasoning, both in summer and 

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



SAFFRON. (Carthamus Tinctorius.) 



The flower is the part used medicinally, which 

 should be picked while in full bloom, and dried 

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



*SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. (Salvia Offi- 

 cinalis.) The most extensively used of all herbs 

 for seasoning and dressing; indispensable. Per pkt. 

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



SUMMER SAVORY. (Satureia Hor- 



tensis.) The plant is aromatic. The tops are used 

 either green or dry, in stuffing meats, also for sal- 

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



*SWEET THYME. (Thyme Vulgaris.) A 



medicinal 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 

 j Kale or Spinach. It makes a good dish. Per pkt. 

 4 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



*WORMWOOD. (Artemisia Absin- 

 thium.) Used medicinally, ana is beneficial foi- 

 poultry; should be planted in poultry yards. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CARAWAY SEED. For flavoring. Per 



oz. 5 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



