cole's reliable 

 ^Jested •• Vegetable ^_Seeds. 



In this department we aim to list all the good Standard Tarieties of vegetables, and 

 many Novelties of recent introduction. By our extensive trials we learn the merits of 

 all varieties ofifered, and we refuse to catalogue anything that is comparatively worth- 

 less. We are careful to avoid offering the same variety of seeds under different names. 

 In such cases we give the synonymous names, in order to prevent confusion where a 

 variety has received more than one name. 



Our large trade with market gardeners, together with our extensive mail seed busi- 

 ness, is the best evidence that COLE'S TESTED SEEDS are UNRITALED IN QUALITY. 

 We know that the seeds grown and supplied by us are the very best that it is possible to 

 procure. Each j'ear we receive thousands of testimonials from our customers, many 

 that have dealt with us for years. 



PACKET SEED DISCOUNT. As an inducement to our customers to get their neigh- 

 bors and friends to club w^ith them in sending their orders, we offer the following liberal 

 premiums on Seeds in Packets only, and at Catalogue prices: 



For $1.00, select packets to the value of $1.25 I For $ i.OO. select packets to the value of 5.15 



2.00, " " " " " 2.50 " 5 00, " " " " " 6.50 



" 3.00, " " " " ■' " 3.80 I " 10.00, '• " " " "....14.00 



The above club rates apply only to Seeds by the Packet, and are not allowed on seeds by 

 the ounce, pound, pint or quart. A club order will be sent in a package to one address, 

 or if desired, to each individual of a club, if their names and postoffice are given. 



SEEDS POSTPAID BY MAIL. Please bear in mind that our prices include a pre- 

 payment of postage by us on all seeds ordered by the packet, ounce, quarter pound, 

 pound or quart. Thus you have only to send us the Catalogue price, and we guarantee 

 safe delivery by mail. 



COLLECTIONS. For Collections see second page of cover. 



Note — No half ounces made except where noted, and no half packets or half pints put up. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Ger. Spargel. Fr. Asperge. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 



Sow in March or April, in rich soil. Soak the 

 seed in warm water for 24 hours. Drill it thinly 

 in rows 1 foot apart. When 1 year old, trans- 

 plant into permanent beds, which should be well 

 and deeply manured. Set out the plants eight- 

 een inches apart each way and six inches deep. 

 On approach of winter clear off the bed and 

 cover with a dressing of manure or compost; 

 fork up the beds early in the spring, and apply 

 a dressing of salt annually to the bed. after the 

 season of cutting— which is not only beneficial 

 to the plants, but will keep the bed clear of 

 weeds. A new bed should not be cut over before 

 the third year. 



THE PALMETTO. One of the largest and finest 

 varieties. Stalks frequently measure two 

 inches in diameter, and twelve inches long, 

 perfectly tender when cooked. Its tenderness 

 is insured by its remarkable rapid growth. Of 

 medium green color, excellent flavor, it is 

 destined to become a leading market sort. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 30 cts., lb. Sl.OO. 



COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. An entirely 

 new and magnificent variety of Asparagus, 

 which is sure to be in great demand because it 

 furnishes white shoots which stay white as long 

 as fit for use, without earthing up or any other 

 artificial blanching; and because it can be 

 absolutely depended on to give 80 to 90 percent 

 of white plants from seeds. There is no ques- 

 tion but this is the greatest advance in 

 Asparagus improvement since the introduc- 

 tion of the Conover's Colossal. Per pkt. 10 

 ets., oz. 20 cts., 14 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



COLUMBIAN WHITE ROOTS. One year old, by 

 mail, $1.35 per 100, by express, $1.00 per 100. 



PALMETTO ROOTS. Two year old, by mail. 

 $1.25 per 100; by express, 75 cts. per 100: $6.00 

 per 1,000. One year old, by mail, $1.00 per 100. 



ESTHERVILLE, lowA, April 19, 1894. 

 I have bought seed of you for quite a number 

 of years, and have always been well pleased. 

 Received just what I sent for and every seed 

 seemed to grow. J. J. Atwood. 



