COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



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TOBACCO. 



Ger. Tahac. Fr. Tabac. 



<Oae ounce will sow 30 feet square and p?'oduce plants 

 for one acre. 



The seed should be sown very early in the 

 spring, as early as possible after the danger of 

 li'ost 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 314 feet 

 .apart each way, and cultivate thoroughlj^ with 

 plow and hoe. 



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PRIMUS. This early tobacco grows rapidly. 

 The leaves are large and long, fibre fine and 

 yields heavy crops of extra fine quality. Th^- 

 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 sul^j,tantial "Fillers," 

 and makes, when sun-cured, 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., 14 lb. 

 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old, well- 

 known variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i/4 

 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 herb? Cfor '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 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. 



ANiiSE. { Pimpinella A?iisum). Used for cordial, 

 garnishing and flavoring: the seeds have an 

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

 10 cts. 



*BALM. {Melissa OfUcbialis) . 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. 



SASIL SWEET. {Ocymum Basilicum) . The leaves 

 are used for flavoring soups, and highly sea- 

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



BENE, {i^esamnin Orientate). A very useful herb. 

 One or two of its leaves, when fr.^shly gnth- 

 ered and stirred into a pint of water, luakes 

 one of the most efficacious drinks, given in 

 moderate quantities, in cas;^ of dysentery that 

 can be used. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz." 25 cts." 



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

 which are extensively used for flavoring 

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

 oz. 10 cts., \i lb. 2.5 cts. 



CORIANDER. (Coriandrutn Sativum) . The seeds 

 are used in the manufaetui*e of liquors, in con- 

 fectionery, and a grnit number of culinarv 

 preparations. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., y± 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



DILL. (Anethiim Grareolens). The seeds have an 

 aromatic odor, and wa' m. 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., % lb. 25 cts.. 

 lb. $1.00. 



*HOREHOUND. (Marrubium Yulqare). Thi« beTb 

 is a favorite i-emedy in pulmonary complaints. 

 It enters largely into the composition or 

 cough syrups and lozenges. Per pkt. 5 cts.. 

 oz. 25 cts. 



*HOP SEKD- (Pumulus Xupulus") A olin^bir^r 

 plant universally known by all. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



*HYSSOP. (Hyssopus Officinalis). The leaves and 

 flower stocks are used medicinally: it i-^ a 

 stimulant and expectorant, and eiiipl )yed in 

 humoral asthma and chronic catarrh. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



*LAVENDER. (Lavendula Vera). It is cultivated 



for its fragi'ant spikes of flowers which are 

 used foi the distillation of Lavender AYater. 

 Being dried and put up in paper ba.js. they 

 are also used to pei-fume linen. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



MAJORAM SWEET. {Origamum Mnjorujn). The 

 I leaves and ends of the sho )ts are hiuhly es- 

 I teemed for seasoning, both in summer and 

 > dried for winter use. Per plvt. 5 cts., cz. 20 

 I cts. 



*BOSEMARY. {Bosemainmis Officinalis) . An aro- 

 matic, ornamental herb: tne leaves are used 

 for seasoning. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



SAFFRON. (Carthamus 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. 



*SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. (Salvia Officinalis). 

 The most extensively used of all herbs for sea- 

 soning and dressing: indispensable. Per pkt. 

 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts., 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 'Vulgar is) . 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, mav be employed in salads; it is used 



principallv 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 



medicinallv, and is beneficial for poultry; 



should be planted in poultry yards. Per pkt. 



5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 CARAWAY SEED. For flavoring. Perez. 5 cts.. 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



