COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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ROYAj RED TOMATO. 



XOYAL RED. This is a first-class main crop 

 variety, for the shipper, market and private 

 gardener, and of special value to the Canner 

 and Catsup Maker, for whose use It is 

 expected to eclipse all others. It is of a 

 deep, rich red color, without any purple tinge. 

 Wherever this variety has been exhibited, it 

 easily carried off the Red Kibbon, and every] 

 body was attracted by its vivid red color and 

 handsome appearance. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., lb. 60 cts. j 



BUCKEYE STATE. Is the largest and heaviest ' 

 of the Livingston Tomatoes. It is claimed to 

 be the heaviest cropper known. The tomatoes 

 are borne in immense clusters of four to eight 

 fruits. In solidity and meatiness it has no 

 equal, while in luscious quality none surpass i 

 it. The color is similar to Livingston's Beauty, 

 but somewhat darker and richer. Many mam- 

 moth sorts have been introduced of late, but | 

 on first trial the market gardener rejects them i 

 as unfitted for his business on account of their [ 

 roughness. We are pleased to state that in ; 

 addition to its very large size, the Buckeye : 

 State is also smooth and uniform, like all the • 

 other celebrated sorts bearing the Livingston 

 name. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.. lb. 60 cts. \ 



"CRIMSON CUSHION. Of thi« large, solid, new i 

 variety the introducer says: The Crimson 

 Cushion is not so long as the Ponderosa, but is 

 much thicker through from stem to "blossom 

 end," in fact, so marked is this characteristic 

 that it is frequently almost round. The color 

 is brilliant scarlet crimson, untinged with pur- 

 ple, and ripens up almost completely to the 

 stem. The Crim«'on Cushion, like the Ponder- 

 osa is almost seedless, requiring from ten to 

 twelve bushels of ripe fruit to produce one 

 pound of seed, whereas a pound of seed is real- 

 ized from three bushels of ordinary tomatoes. 

 These figures tell better than any description 

 the "seedless" character of this grand variety. 

 The flesh is firm and '"meaty," and of superb 

 qualily. It is enormously prolific and won- 

 derfully early for so large a tomato. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



DWARF CHAMPION. This variety Is dwarf 

 and compact in habit: it stands up well, even 

 when loaded with fruit; having a stiff, bushy 

 stem, can be planted close together; very de- 

 sirable in small gardens: very early. As a 

 heavy cropper it is probably unsurpassed; it 

 is always smooth and attractive in appear- 

 ance; the skin is tough and the flesh solid. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 20 cts.. 14 lb. 60 cts. 



PONDEROSA. The Ponderosa, or Hender- 

 son's Xo. 400, is the largest Tomato grown. 

 Twelve specimens have been exhibited that 

 weighed le^/^ pounds, and one monster tipping 

 the scale at nearly four pounds. It possesses 

 every geod quality to be found in a tomato. 

 The vines are strong and vigorous; its mas- 

 sive fruits are very free from ridges. The 

 skin is very firm, making it a fine variety for 

 shipping purposes. It has remarkably solid 

 flesh, and is almost seedless; of a dark rich 

 crimson color; its flavor is delicious, 

 whether used raw or cooked ; it nas a pleasant, 

 sub-acid flavor, Per pkt, 5 cts,, oz. 25 cts. 



MIKADO. A variety of immense size, perfectly 

 solid, and unsurpassed in quality. The color 

 is purplish red. They ripen up evenly without 

 core. The form of the fruit is round and thick, 

 and sometimes of irregular shape. Has been 

 grown to weigh from 1 to pounds each. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 20 cts., I4, lb. 60 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S FAVORITE. Large, smooth, 

 blood-red sort, early; ripens all over and 

 through at once. For canning has no superior: 

 a tough skin, will bear shipping long distances. 

 Very few seeds, and has no hard green core. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts., }i lb. 60 cts. 



PEACH. This is the most delicious Tomato, 

 Having an appetizing, fruity flavor not met 

 with in any other. The fruit is of uniform 

 size, and resembles a peach in shape, size and 

 color. It is without a rival for eating from the 

 hand, the flesh being of a rich flavor. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. A yellow variety of first- 

 class quality; large, smooth, solid, and pro- 

 ductive: has very little acid, flavor excellent. 

 None better for slicing and preserving. Sliced 

 with one of the red sorts it makes a pleasing 

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



YELLOW FIG or YELLOW PLUM. Recom- 

 mended especially for pickles and preserves. 

 Fruit uniformly oval, lemon-colored and 

 smooth-skinned. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY, or STRAW- 

 BERRY. Grows enclosed in a tiusk; excellent 

 for preserves; will keep within husks all win- 

 ter. This is ivell worth 

 groiving for preset-ves, 

 both on' account of 

 its fine quality and 

 Immense productive- 

 ness. The fruit has a 

 pleasant strawberry- 

 like flavor, and is 

 much esteemed, and 

 by some considered 

 indispensable for 

 pies, sauce, etc., both 

 green and dry. When 

 dried they resemble 

 raisins somewhat. 

 IMPROVED GKouND CHERRY. With the additon of 

 lemon juice it is fre- 

 quently preserved like plums, as well as stewed 

 and served like cranberries. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



SPANISH PEANUTS. 



A desirable variety because ifc is early and a 

 good bearer; the peas hang to the root and can 

 be rapidly gathered. Planted in April, they 

 ripen in August. The pea is smaller than the 

 Virginia Peanut, but fills out well. Can be 

 planted close in the row and in the drill, yield- 

 ing largely per acre. This variety can be grown 

 IN THE North and has yielded abundantly. Per 

 pkt. 10 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts. 



