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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



TOBACCO. 



Ger. Tabac. Fr. Tabac. 



One ounce will sow 30 feet square and 'produce plants 

 for one acre. 



The seed should be sown very early in the 

 spring, as early as possible after the danger of 

 frost is over. A good plan is to burn a quantity 

 of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the ground 

 intended for the seed bed; then dig and thor- 

 oughly pulverize the earth and mix with ashes, 

 after which the seed may be sown and covered 

 very lightly. When the plants are about six 

 inches high transplant into rows feet apart 

 each way, and cultivate thoroughly with plow 

 and hoe. 



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 prepaid for 25 cents. 



PRIMUS. ' This early tobacco grows rapidly. 

 The leaves are large and lotjg, fibre fine and 

 yields heavy crops of extra fine quality. The 

 plants stand up well; the leaves, somewhat 

 close together. Its early ripening, rendering 

 the product less liable to frost. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., li lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.5U. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety makes the 

 sweetest, best and most substantial " Fillers." 

 and makes, when sun-cured, the best natural 

 chewing leaf. The favorite for the "home- 

 spun" wherever known. It is known as Little 

 Oronoko in some localities, and is growing in 

 demand. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., 

 lb. $2.50. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old, well- 

 known varietv. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 34 

 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



HAVANA. From seed imported from the best 

 growers. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



POT, MEDICINAL AND 

 SWEET HERBS. 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring soups, 

 meats, etc.) are indispensable to every garden, 

 while some of the medicinal herbs will also be 

 found very useful. Herbs in general love a mel- 

 low and free soil. Sow early in spring, in shallow 

 drills, one foot apart, and when well up thin out 

 or transplant from six to ten inches apart. Care 

 should be taken to harvest them properly. Do 

 this on a dry day just before they come into full 

 blossom; dry quickly in the shade; pack close in 

 dry boxes to exclude the air entirely. 



Those marked with a * are perennial, and 

 •when once obtained in the garden may be pre- 

 served for years with little attention. 



ANISE. (Pimpinella Anisum.) Used for cordial, 

 garnishine: and flavoring; the seeds have an 

 agreeable aromatic taste. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz 

 10 cts. 



♦BALM. (Melissa Officinalis.) The leaves have a 

 fragrant odor anU are used for making a pleas- 

 ant beverage, known as balm wlne^ also for 

 balm tea, for use in fevers. Per pkt. 4 cts , oz 

 20 cts. 



BASIL SWEET. (Ocymum Basilicum.) The leaves 

 are used for flavoring soups, and highly sea- 

 soned dishes. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



BENE (Sesamum Orientale.) A very useful herb. 

 One or two of its leaves, when freshly gathered 

 and stirred into a pint of water, makes one of 

 the most efficacious drinks, given in moderate 

 quantities, in case of dysentary that can be 

 used. Per pkt. 5 cents., oz. 25 cts. 



*CARAWAY. (Carum Carul) Grown for seeds, 

 which are extensively used for flavoring bread, 

 pastry, soups, etc. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 ' 

 lb. 25 cts. 



CORIANDER. (Coriandrum Sativum.) The seeds 

 are used in the manufacture of liquors, in con- 

 fectionary, and a great number of culinaCi 

 preparations. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



DILL. (Anethum Graveolens.) The seeds have an 

 aromatic odor, and warm, pungent taste. They 

 are used as a condiment, and also for pickling 

 with cucumbers to heighten the flavor. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., K lb. 25 cts., lb. $J.00. 



*HOREHOUND. (Marrubium Vulgare.) This herb 

 is a favorite remedy in pulmonary complaints. 

 It enters largely into the composition of cough 

 syrups and lozenges. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



*HOP SEED. (Humulus Nupulus.) A climbing 

 plant universally known by all. Per pkt. & 

 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



*HYSSOP. (Hyssopus Officinalis.) The leaves and 

 flower stocks are used medicinally ; it is a stim- 

 ulant and expectorant, and employed in hu- 

 moral asthma and chronic catarrh. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



*LAVENDER. (Lavendula Vej^a ) It is cultivated 

 for its fragrant spikes of flowers which are used 

 for the distillation of Lavender Water. Being 

 dried and put up in paper bygs, they are also 

 used to perfume linen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cb&. 



MAJORAM SWEET. (Origamum Majorum.) The 

 leaves and ends of the shoots are highly 

 esteemed for seasoning, both in summer and 

 dried for winter use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



*ROSEMARY. (Rosemai-inus Officinalis.) An aro- 

 matic, ornamental herb; the leaves are used 

 for seasoning. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



SAFFRON. (Carthamus Tinctorius.) The flower 

 is the part used medicinally, which should be 

 picked while in full bloom, and dried for use. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



*SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. (Salvia Officinalis.} 

 The most extensively used of all herbs for sea- 

 soning and dressing; Indispensable. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4. lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



SUMMER SAVORY. (Satureia Hortensis.) The 

 plant is aromatic. The tops are used either 

 green or dry. in stuffing meats, also for salads 

 and s»ups. Per pkt. 5. cts., oz. 20 cts. 



*SWEET THYME. (Thyme Vulgaris.) A medi- 

 cinal and culinary herb. The young leaves 

 and tops are used for soups, dressing and sauce, 

 either green or dry. Thyme tea is a cure for 

 nervous headache. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



SORREL, FRENCH The leaves, having an acid 

 taste, may be employed in salads; it is used 

 principally for soups, and is sometimes cooked, 

 as Kale or Spinach. It makes a good dish. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., t)z. 10 cts. 



* WORM WOOD. (Artemisia Absinthium.) Used 

 medicinally, and is beneficial for poultry; 

 should be planted in poultry yards. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CARAWAY SEED. For flavoring. Per oz. 5 ots., 



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



