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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



PARSNIPS 



Ger. Pastinake. Fr. Panais. 

 One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 



Sow as early in the spring as the weather will 

 permit, in drills 18 inches apart, covering half an 

 inche deep; when well up, thin out to five or six 

 inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they 

 are improved by the frost, and it is usual to take 

 up in the fall a certain quantity for winter use, 

 leaving the rest in the ground until spring to be 

 dug up as required. 



IMPROVED 



GUERNSEY. 



This improved fine 

 strain of Guernsey Par- 

 snip is strictly a table 

 variety. The roots do 

 not grow long as the 

 Hollow Crown, but are 

 of a greater diameter, 

 and more easily gath- 

 ered. It is a very 

 heavy cropper ; the 

 roots are smooth, about 

 twelve inches in length, 

 and with a very deep 

 hollow crown and small 

 top. The flesh is very 

 fine grained and sweet 

 j all the way through, 

 ! and of excellent quality, 

 j Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 I cts., Y± lb. 15 cts., lb. 

 §g 40 cts. 



M SUGAR or HOL- 

 LOW CROWN. 



Roots long, grows most- 

 jiHtel 'y below the surface. It 

 jfjljpi is about one of the best 

 ,.§={ garden varieties, a stan- 

 s jp"iiillM»gpi dard sort. Per pkt. 4 

 ts., oz. 8 cts., Yi lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Guernsey Parsnip 



PARSLEY 



Ger. Petersilie. Fr. Peosil. 



This well known and agreeable savory herb is 

 used as a garnish and for seasoning soups, stews, 

 etc. Select a rich soil and sow the seed as early 

 in the spring as the ground can be worked, in 

 drills one foot apart ; thin out the plants to three 

 or four inches apart. As it is slow to vegetate, 

 soak the seed in warm water for ten or twelve 

 hours. 



EMERALD. The Emerald is distinct in ap- 

 pearance, being of a light shade of green. The 

 plant is of dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut 

 and curled. Growers for the markets of all 

 the large cities know how important it is for 

 their sales to have a stock of parsley that is 

 "curley." Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 

 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



NEW PERN-IiEAVED. This beautiful Par- 

 sley resembles crested fern or moss in its 

 growth. It is invaluable as a garnishing plant, 

 and admirably suited for mixing with dwarf 

 ornamental foliage plants in the flower garden, 

 and also for table decorations. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Y± lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts. 



PLAIN LEAVED. This is the hardiest and 

 strongest growing variety. Leaves dark green, 

 plain, longer than the curled and better flavored 

 for seasoning. A covering of straw of ever- 

 green bough will ordinarily protect it through 

 the winter. Per pkt. 3 cts., oz. 7 cts., Y± lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



OKRA or GUMBO 



This vegetable is becoming extensively grown. 

 The long young pods of this plant are used in 

 soups, stews, etc., to which they impart a rich 

 flavor and are considered nutritious. Sow the 

 seeds thickly in rich ground about the middle of 

 May, or when the ground has become warm, in 

 drills three feet apart and one inch deep; thin 

 out to ten inches apart in the drills. Hoe often 

 and earth up a little to support the stems. The 

 very young pods can be gathered and dried for 

 winter use. 



WHITE VELVET. This variety is a great im- 

 provement on the old Okra. Has long, slender 

 pods, early and very productive. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 8 cts., Yi lb. 25 cts. 



RHUBARB or PIE PLANT 



A Ger. Rhubarber. Fr. Rhubarde. 

 One ounce will produce about 800 plants. 



Sow in drills one foot apart early in spring. 

 In the fall or next spring transplant to three feet 

 apart both ways. Do not pluck the stalks until' 

 the third year, and do not let the plant exhaust 

 itself by running into seed. The soil can not be 

 too rich, and mulching with manure each fall is 

 very beneficial. Stalks are used for pies, tarts, 

 etc. 



LINNAEUS. Large, tender, and excellent 

 flavor. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^4 lb. 50 

 cts. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. Plant in spring in rich 

 soil, three feet apart. Each 15 cts., 4 for 50 

 cts. 



SPINACH 



Ger. Spinat. Fr. Epinard. 

 One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 



This is an important market gardener's crop of 

 easy culture. It must be grown in deep, rich 

 soil. For summer use sow early in the spring, 

 in drills one foot apart, covering seed one inch 

 deep. Sow at intervals of two weeks through , 

 the season. For very early spring use, sow in 

 September and protect by covering with straw. 



LONG STANDING. This is decidedly the best 

 variety for spring sowing, having all the good 

 qualities of the other sorts; besides remaining 

 a long time before running to seed; valuable for 

 market gardeners. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 7 cts., 

 Yl lb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



NEW VICTORIA. The foliage is heavy, the 

 broad, dark green leaves being of the true 

 Savoy appearance and of the finest quality, but 

 the most remarkable feature that will make it 

 of special value, that it is in prime condition 

 from two to three weeks after all other vari- 

 eties of Spinach have run to seed. Per pkt. 

 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., Yt lb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 



Ger. BocJcsbart. Fr. Salsifts. 

 One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 



A delicious vegetable. Cut into small pieces it 

 makes a fine soup, like that from oysters. It is 

 also parboiled, grated fine, made into small balls, 

 dipped in butter and fried; also cooked whole as 

 parsnips. Culture and treatment same as for pars- 

 nips. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. An im- 

 proved type of this excellent vegetable. It pro- 

 duces roots of nearly double the size and weight 

 of the old variety, and of equally good quality. 

 It is very tender and delicious, and resembles a 

 good sized parsnip. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 % lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



