COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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PARSNIPS. 



Ger. Pastinake. Fr. Panai^. 

 One oz. will sow 200 feet of drill. 

 Sow as early in the spring as the weather will 

 admit, in drills 18 inches apart, covering half an 

 inch deep; when well up, thin out to five or six 

 inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they 

 are improved by the frost, and it is usual to take 

 up in the fall a certain quantity for winter use, 

 leaving the rest in the ground until spring to he 

 dug up as required. 



IMPROVED GUERN- 

 SEY, This improved 

 fine strain of Guern- 

 sey Parsnip is 

 strictly a tahle vari- 

 ety. The roots do 

 do not grow long as 

 the Hollow Crown, 

 hut are of a greater 

 diameter, and more 

 easily gathered. It 

 is a very heavy crop- 

 per; the roots are 

 smooth, about 12 

 inches in length, and 

 with a very deep hol- 

 low crown and small 

 top. The flesh is v^ery 

 fine grained and 

 sweet all the way 

 through, and of ex- 

 cellent quality. It is 

 sure to please all 

 who try it. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J4 lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SUGAR OR HOLLOW 

 OROWN. Roots long, 

 ending somewhat ab- 

 ruptly; grows most- 

 ly below the surlace 

 . It is about one of the 

 best garden vari- 

 eties; a standard 

 sort. Per pkt. 4 cts., 

 oz. 8 cts.. 14 lb. 20 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



GUERNSEY PARSNIP. 



PARSLEY. 



Ger. Petersilie. Fr. Persil. 

 This well known and agreeable savory herb is 

 used as a garnish and for seasoning soups, stews, 

 etc. Select a rich soil and sow the seed as early 

 in the spring as the ground can be worked, in 

 drills one foot apart; thin out the plants to 

 three or four inches apart. As it is slow to veg- 

 etate, soak the seed in warm water for ten or 

 twelve hours. 



EMERALD. The Emerald Parsley is altogether 

 distinct in appearance from any of the other 

 varieties, being of a lighter and more brilliant 

 shade of green. The plant is of dwarf habit, 

 with leaves finely cut and curled. Growers for 

 the markets of all the large cities know how 

 important it is for their sales to have a stock 

 of Parsley that is "curly." Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 35 cts. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED. This beautiful Parsley 

 resembles crested Fern or Moss in its growth. 

 It is invaluable as a garnishing plant, and ad- 

 mirably suited for mixing with dwarf orna- 

 mental foliage plani s in the flower garden, and 

 also for table decorations. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., M lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 



PLAIN LEAVED. This is the hardiest and 

 strongest growing variety. Leaves dark green, 

 plain, longer than the curled and better fla- 

 vored for seasoning. A covering of straw or 

 evergreen boughs will ordinarily protect it 

 through the winter. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts. 

 lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 



OKRA, or Gumbo. 



This vegetable is becoming extensively grown. 

 The long young pods of this plant are used in 

 soups, stews, etc., to which they impart a rich 

 flavor and are considered nutritious. Sow the 

 seeds thickly in rich ground about the middle of 

 May, or when the ground has become warm, in 

 drills three feet apart and one inch deep; thin 

 out to ten inches apart in the drills. Hoe often 

 and earth up a little to support the stems. The 

 very young pods can be gathered and dried for 

 winter use. 



WHITE VELVET. This variety is a great im- 

 provement on the old Okra. Has long, slender 

 pods, early and very productive. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 8 cts., J4 lb. 25 cts. 



RHUBARB, or Pie-Plant. 



Ger. Rhuharber. Fr. Rhuharbe. 

 One oz. ivill produce about 800 plants. 

 Sow in drills one foot apart early in spring. 

 In the fall or next spring transplant to three 

 feet apart both ways. Do not pluck the stalks 

 until the third year, and do not let the plant ex- 

 haust itself by running into seed. The soil can 

 not be too rich, and mulching with manure each 

 fall is very beneficial. Stalks are used for pies, 

 tarts, etc. 



LINNiEUS. Large, tender and excellent flavor. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J4 lb. 60 cts. 



SPINACH. 



Ger. Spinut. Fr. Epinard. 

 One oz. ivill soiv 100 feet of drill. 

 This is an important market gardener's crop 

 of easy culture. It must be grown in deep, rich 

 soil. For summer use sow early in the spring, 

 in drills one foot apart, covering seed one inch 

 deep. Sow at intervals of two weeks through 

 the season. For very early spring use, sow in 

 September and protect by covering with straw, 

 etc. 



LONG STANDING. This is decidedly the best 

 variety for spring sowing, having all the good 

 qualities of the other sorts; besides remaining 

 a long time before running to seed; valuable 

 for market gardeners. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 7 

 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



NORFOLK SAVOY LEAVED. This variety 

 produces nearly twice the weight of crop as 

 the ordinary sorts, and is also the hardiest of 

 all varieties of Spinach. Productive in leaf, 

 thick foliage, succulent, curled and wrinkled. 

 The best for fall sowing, as it is apt to run to 

 seed if so^vn in spring. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. T 

 cts., H lb. 15 cts., lb 40 cts. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 



Ger. Bocksbart. Fr. SaJsifis. 

 One oz. will sow 50 feet of drill. 

 A delicious vegetable. Out into small pieces 

 it makes a fine soup, like that from oysters. It 

 is also parboiled, grated fine, made into small 

 balls, dipped in butter and fried; also cooked 

 whole as parsnips. Culture and treatment same 

 as for parsnips. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND, An im- 

 proved type of this excellent vegetable. It 

 produces roots of nearly doable the size and 

 weight of the old variety, and of equally g ocd 

 quality. It is very tender and delicious, and 

 resembles a good sized parsnip. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 40 cts.. lb. $1.50. 



