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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



ENDIVE. 



Ger. Endivieju Ft. Oucorec. 

 Endive is one of the best and most wholesome 

 salads for fall and winter use. Sow in shallow 

 drills in April for early use. or for late use in 

 June or July. When two or three inches high 

 transplant into good ground, or thin out to one 

 foot apart. When full grown blanch the inner 

 leaves by gathering and tying up the outer ones 

 at the top; but lie up only when the leaves are 

 dry. 



MOSS CURLED. From the density of its foliage 

 this variety is heavier than the Green Curled, 

 but is equally agre<^able as a salad, and its ap- 

 pearance either green or blanched, is particu- 

 larly handsome. Per pkt. 5 cts.\ oz. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. Has broad, 

 thiclt. plain, or slightly wrinkled leaves. It is 



fjrincipally used for cooking, and making a 

 arger head, is preferred for stews and soups. 

 If blanched it makes an excellent salad. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts.. oz. 15 cts., I4 ID, 50 cents. 



GOURD. 



Cultivated same as squashes; plant ten to 

 twelve feet apart both ways and thin to two 

 plants in a hill. They can be started on sods, in 

 a hot-bed. early in April, or planted in the open 

 ground by tlie middle of May. 



DISHCLOTH, or LUFFA. A natural dishcloth 

 and a most admirable one. is furnished by the 

 peculiar lininc of tliis fruit, which is sponge- 

 like, porous, very tough, elastic and durable. 

 The fruit grows about two feet in length, and 

 the vine is very ornamental, producing clus- 

 ters of yellow blossoms. In the north this 

 variety requires to be started in a hot-bed. 

 The drit^d interiors of these gourds have 

 already l)ccome an article of commerce. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



SUGAR TROUGH. These gourds are useful for 

 many li()useliold purposes They grow to hold 

 from five 10 ten gallons each. The shell is very 

 hard and durable. They are much used for 

 making l)U(^kets. laskets, lard-kegs, bird- 

 houses, nest-boxes, sugar troughs, etc. Saw 

 them open in tiie fall and turn them upside 

 down, and tlie pitii will decay and come out by 

 spring. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



JAPANESE NEST EGG. As they exactly re- 

 semi)le in color, sliape and size, tlie eggs of 

 hens, and do not i-rack, Hr\d are not injured by 

 cold or wet. tliey make the very l)est nest eggs, 

 liy u'-ing tliem many eggs can be saved. The 

 plant grows very rapidly and is very useful in 

 covering screens, and (juite ornamental. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 



DIPPER GOURD. U.sed for dipping lard, syrup, 

 etc. Cer pkt. 5 cts. 



HERCULES CLUB. Growing from four to six 

 feet l«)ng: very curhius and ornament Per 

 pkt. 4 cts. 



LEEK. 



Ger, Lnuch. Fr. Poireiiu. 

 Onf oz. will snir m feH of drilL 



This Is a vegetable especially desirable for 

 soupH; many consider Its llavor better than 

 onion; sow the seed In April. In drills one foot 

 apart, and thltiont to four Indies apart, or sow 

 on a seed bed iiiid transplant Into rows; thor- 

 ough ciiltiire Is necessary to |)roduoe large roots. 

 BROAD LONDON FLAG. A large and strong 



filant with bro.'id leaves growing on two .sides, 

 Ike the I'lag. This variety Is largely culti- 

 vated. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



EGG PLANT. 



Ger. Eierpflanze Fr. Axibergine. 

 One oz. will produce 1,000 plants. 

 Sow the seed in March or April in a hot-bed, or, 

 for family use, in a shallow box, in a warm win- 

 dow. Transplant in open ground after the 

 weather has become warm and settled, in rows 

 two feet apart each way. They require a rich 

 soil and as favorable a location for warmth as 

 the garden will afford. 



NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. The lead- 

 ing market sort, very large and smooth; fine 

 dark color; very prolific and of excellent qual- 

 ity. This strain has given the greatest satis- 

 faction to market gardeners everywhere. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



EARLY LONG PURPLE. Much hardier and 

 earlier than the large round purple, succeed- 

 ing further north. Fruit from six to ten inches 

 long. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



KOHL-RABI. 



Ger. Kohlrabi. Fr. Chou-Rabe. 



One oz. icill sow 150 feet of drill. 

 Sometimes called Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. Sow 

 in April for early use; and for fall and winter 

 use, in June and July, in rows two feet apart, 

 and thin from eight to twelve inches apart in 

 the row. Preserve bulbs over winter same as 

 turnips. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Flesh white and ten- 

 der; the best for forcing for market. Excel- 

 lent for table use. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts., }i 

 lb. 60 cts. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Same quality as the 

 above, except in color. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 15 

 cts.. M lb. 60 cts. 



MUSTARD. 



It is very refreshing when in its green state 

 mixed with salads, and for that purpose alone 

 is worthy of cultivation. Its culture and treat, 

 ment are the same as recommended for Cress. 

 GIANT CHINESE. Highly esteemed for salads. 

 The leaves are twice the size of the ordinary 

 White Mustard, flavor sweet and pungent. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 WHITE OR YELLOW. Best for salad or culi- 

 nary purposes. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., % lb. 

 15 cts.. lb. 50 cts. 

 BLACK OR BROWN. More pungent In flavor 

 than the White. Per pkt. 4 cts.. oz. 7 cts., li lb 

 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



HARD HEAD LETTUCE. 



