Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



Hardy White Winter Turnip 



Ger. Tdbac. 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 quan- 

 tity of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the 

 ground intended for the seed bed; then dig and 

 thoroughly 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 3Y2 feet 

 apart each way, and cultivate thoroughly with 

 plow and hoe. 



An essay entitled "Tobacco Culture" by Mail 

 prepaid for 25 cts. 



PRIMUS. This early tobacco grows rapidly. 

 The leaves are large and long, fibre fine and 

 yields heavy crops of extra fine quality. The 

 plants stand up well; the leaves, somewhat 

 dose together. Its early ripening, renders 

 the product less liable to frost. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



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 "homespun" 

 wherever known. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 Yi lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old, well- 

 known variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Y± 

 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



EAVANNA. Heavy cropper, delightful flavor, 

 fine texture, much used for cigar making. 

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



POT, MEDICINAL and SWEET HERBS 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring soups, 

 meats, etc.) are indisposnable to every garden, 

 wliilo some of tho medicinal herbs will also be 

 found very useful. Herbs in general love a mel- 

 low and free soil. Sow early in spring, in shal- 

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

 out or transplant from six to ten inches apart. 

 Caro 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 tho 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. Used for cordial, garnishing and flavor- 

 ing; the seeds have an agreeable aromatic 

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



BALM. The leaves have a fragrant odor and 

 are used for making a pleasant beverage known 

 as balm wine, also for balm tea, for use in 

 fevers. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



BASIL SWEET. The leaves are used for 

 flavoring soups, and highly seasoned dishes. 

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



CARAWAY. Grown for seeds, which are ex- 

 tensively used for flavoring bread, pastry, soups, 

 etc. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., V± lb. 25 cts. 



CORIANDER. The seeds are used in the man- 

 ufacture of liquors, in confectionary, and a 

 great number of culinary preparations. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yt lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



DILL. The seeds hdve an aromatic odor, and 

 warm, pungent taste. They are used as a con- 

 diment, and also for pickling with cucumbers, 

 to heighten the flavor. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10" 

 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



HOEEEOUND. This herb is a favorite rem- 

 edy in pulmonary complaints. It enters large- 

 ly into the composition of cough syrups and 

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



HYSSOP. The leaves and flower stalks are 

 used medicinally; it is a stimulant and expec- 

 torant, and employed in humoral asthma and 

 chronic catarrh. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



♦LAVENDER, It is cultivated for its fragrant 

 spikes of flowers which are used for the dis- 

 tillation of Lavender Water. Being dried and 1 

 put up in paper bags, they are also used \o- 

 perfume linen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



MARJORAM SWEET. The leaves and ends- 

 of the shoots are highly esteemed for season- 

 ing, both in summer and dried for winter use. 

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



SAFFRON. The flower is the part used med- 

 icinally, which should be picked while in full 1 

 blossom and dried for use. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 

 10 cts. 



*SACrE BROAD-LEAVED. The most exten- 

 sively used of all herbs for seasoning and dress- 

 ing; indispensable. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Yi lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



SUMMER SAVORY. The plant is aromatic. 

 The tops are used either gree nor dry, in 

 stuffing meats, also for salads and soups. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



*SWEET THYME. A medicinal 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., oz. 10 cts. 



♦WORMWOOD. Used medicinally, and is ben- 

 eficial for poultry ; should be planted in poultry 

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



CARAWAY SEED. For flavoring. Per oz. & 

 cts., J /4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



