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COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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COLUMBUS MUSK-MELON. 



NEW COLUMBUS. This fine new melon is a dis- 

 tinct and very superior variety. Of medium 

 size, skin bright glossy yellow when fully 

 ripe, and covered with a very thick, white 

 netting. Its green, flesh, is very deep, leav- 

 ing only a small seed cavity. The quality 

 is all that can be desired. It never was known 

 to burst open at either end. The flesh is 

 peculiarly spicy, melting and sweet. It is 

 unsurpassed as a market and shipping melon, 

 for its convenient size, sweetness and good 

 keeping qualities. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts., 

 54 lb. aOcts., lb. $1.00. 



WINTER PINE-APPLE. This new variety is 

 sent out as the most valuable novelty of the 

 19th century. IE it proves to be what the intro- 

 ducer claims for it, it is a decided acquisition. 

 This is of a decidedly distinct appearance, the 

 outside skin being deeply corrugated, with 

 thick flesh and small seed cavity. The flesh is 

 light green, melting, and of a rich aromatic 

 pine-apple flavor. Butthe most remarkable and 

 •(valuable feature of this new Melon is its wonder- 

 ful keeping qualities. They do not ripen on 

 the vines as other musk-jnelons, but are picked 

 before hard frost and laid away in a cool, dry 

 cellar, where they will keep sound and sweet 

 for months. When wanted for use they must 

 be brought into a warm room, where they will 

 ripen up in a few days. These qualities will 

 finable market gardeners to supply both fam- 

 ilies and restaurants and hotels with most 

 delicious Melons all winter. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts. 



MILLER'S CREAM MELON. 



VINE PEACH or MANGO MELON. The vine 

 on which they are borne is similar to the musk- 

 melon, and requires the same cultivation. The 

 fruit is about the size of a large peach, and of 

 a bright orange yellow color somewhat rus- 

 seted. When it first ripens it is quite hard, 

 but soon they become mellow and sweet, and 

 have a rich flavor. When ripe the fruit falls 

 from the vine; the flesh is very firm with a 

 small cavity in the center, and when pealed 

 and the seeds taken out they much resemble 

 peaches. A few pieces of sliced lemon or a 

 little lemon essence, adds to their flavor and is 

 usually desirable. In the west and northwest 

 where fruit is scarce, we feel certain that they 

 will quickly become popular, as they are 

 easily cultivated, wonderfully prolific, and 

 can be used in every way in which you would 

 use a peach. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



GARDEN LEMON. It resembles the Vine Peach 

 in manner of growth and shape of fruit, but is 

 distinct in color, and when ripe is not russeted 

 like the Vine Peach. Fruit is somewhat 

 smaller than Vine Peach, has thinner flesh 

 and is most decidedly more acid, thus dis- 

 pensing with the sliced lemons which are so 

 important inputting up the Vine Peach. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Oakdale, Neb., March 5, 1894. 

 As I have planted your seeds for ten years 

 past almost exclusively, and with satisfaction. I 

 take great pleasure in recommending them to 

 my friends. E. W. Minton, M. D. 



Our northern grown Early Ohio Seed Potatoes are choice. 



