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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



New Iceberg Lettuce. 



There is no haudsoraeror more solid Cabbage Let- 

 tuce in cultivation— iu fact, it is strikingly beautiful. 

 The ?.irge, curly leaves which cover the outside of 

 the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a 

 very slight reddish tinge at tlie edges; they have 

 small indents, which are constantly filled with dew- 

 drops. They are thus kept fresh, and show a remark- 

 ably crystalline appearance, which well warrants the 

 name of Iceberg. The unusual solidity of the he-ids 

 IS insured by the large, white inain ribs of the leaves, 

 each of which, curving strongly into the center, acts 

 like a truss, making it impossible for the leaves to 

 open outward and expose the center, which is con- 

 stantly thoroughly blanched. It matters not whether 

 in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, 

 the quality is simply perfect. So long-standing and 

 hard a«e the heads that they seldom shoot up to seed 

 unless cut open with a knife. We have seldonv *»een 

 NEW ICEBUKG LETTUCE. '^uch supcrb heaos of Lettuce, and we confidently 



recommend the New Iceberg Lettuce as surpassingly fine for the home garden and equally valuable for 

 market; the beautiful appearance insures quick sales. 



Price per pkt. 7 cts , oz. 25 cts., H lb, 75 cts. 



New Celery^^^Pink Plume." 



This new variety is conceded to be an advance in Celeries that merits more than ordinary praise; it is ais 

 intermediate between white and red Celeries, combining the good qualities of both. 



To those who are acquainted with the world-famous "White Plume,"— and who is not?— we can quickly 

 describe the "Pink Plume" by stating that it is practically identical, but with the added merit of the 

 stalks being exquisitely suffused with pink and possessing the crispness, rich nutty flavor and long keeping^ 

 qualities for which red Celeries are noted. Red Celeries, notwithstanding their superior flavor, have never 

 become popular in this country on account of the prejudice against their dark appearance. But in this new 

 Celery, '*Piiilt Plume," in addition to its choice "red Celery flavor," we have a celery of remarkable 

 attractiveness when trimmed for the table. The solid, succulent stalks are ivory white SuflTused 

 with dainty pink, which not only delight the eye but tempt the palate of the epicure. 



Xew "Pink Plume" Celery is a strong, healthy, compact grower, with no tendency to rust; 

 stems very solid and crisp, extra early and a long keeper, remaining when properly trenched in perfect 

 condition away into the spring. The variegation on the tops does not show quite as early as the "White 

 Plume," but the Celery blanches and matures really a little earlier. It is a self-blanching variety in the 

 same st^nse that "White Plume" and Golden Self-Blanching are— that is, it requires but a slight earthing up- 

 or banking to prepare this variety for the table. 



Price per pkt, 10 cts., 3 pkts. 20 cts., oz. 3?> cts., 14 lb. $1.25. 



C olumbia Reet. 



THE handsome appearance of this new Beet is well 

 shown iu the illustration. The roots are of a neat 

 turnip-shape, with smooth skin and deep blood-red 

 flesh, ot rich, tender.quality. It is ready to use very early, 

 growing as quickly as does the Egyptian, wliile it does 

 not become coarse and stringy. Compared with such 

 famous sorts as Edmand's and Eclipse, the Columbia has 

 proved as early and even better in quality than these 

 two really first-class varieties. In habit of growth it is 

 remarkably thorouytibred, the foliage being small, neat, 

 and of a rich bronze color. We are sure that market gar- 

 deners will find it a sp endid variety, while its fine flavor 

 as a table beet will delight all private planters. 



Price per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., }i lb. 25 cts., lb. 

 75 cts. 



