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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



CAULIFLOWER 



Ger. B lumen Kohl. Fr. Lhow Flear. 

 One ounce -will produce 2,000 plants. i 



Cauliflower ought to receive a similar treatment to 

 Cabbage, except that it requires an extra rich soil, 

 an occasional application of liquid manure and fre- 

 quent watering, especially when heading. Early sorts 

 in this latitude are mostly sown in January or 

 February in hot-beds, transplanted once before set- 1 

 ting in open ground, and finally transplanted before | 

 the middle of April in rich, deeply worked soil, 2 | 

 feet by 15 inches apart. Late sorts are sown and 

 cultivated like late cabbage. When heading tie the 

 top leavqs together to protect from exposure to the 

 sun. 



DANISH GIANT. See Novelties. 



Early Snowball Cauliflower 



EARLY SNOWBALL. The improved 



strain that we offer of this variety is the best that 

 is grown, no difference under what name it is offer- 

 ed. Can recommend this highly to market garden- 

 ers as one of the best early cauliflowers. Very 

 earl}' and reliable in heading. Of dwarf habit, 

 with very short outer leaves, allowing it to be 

 planted close together. Per pkt, 20 ctB., % oz. 

 ?1.00, oz. $2.00. 



EARLY DWARF ERFURT. One of the 



best in general cultivation, for forcing and open 

 ground ; very dwarf ; leaves small ; heads large and 

 firm; pure white and delicious. Per pkt. 10 cts., 

 % oz. 65 cts., oz. $1.25. 



HALF EARLY PARIS. One of the most 



popular varieties in cultivation; heads very white, 

 compact, of delicious flavor, sure to head and good 

 for an early or late variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., % 

 oz. 30 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A 



superior variety with fine, large, well-formed 

 heads. Very early, hardy, and stands dry weather. 

 The curd is very close and uniform, and well 

 protected by leaves, which render it desirable for 

 early and late use. Per. pkt. 5 cts., % oz. 30 cts., 

 oz. 60 cts. 



I wish to say that we have used your seeds 

 for a nimiber of years and like them very 

 much, We nearly always have tho best 

 garde7i in town. Thanking you for past 

 favors, Mrs. fennie V. Smith, Kane Co. 

 Illinois. 



CRESS, or Peppergra^s 



Ger. Kress. Fr Cresson. 



A very useful and healthful salad plant; can be 

 used alone or mixed with lettuce or other salads for 

 which it is prized; it is also used for garnishing. 

 Sow early in spring, rather thickly, in shallow 

 drills, one foot apart, in the open ground; for a 

 succession, sow at short intervals throughout the 

 season. 



UPLAND CRESS. This is a hardy per- 

 ennial, thriving on any soil, and is the first to 

 make its appearance in early spring. It grows 

 very rapidly. The young and tender leaves can be 

 eaten raw, or as a salad, or when the leaves be- 

 come large, boiled as greens. In taste it is very 

 pleaisant, having the flavor of the Water Cress, 

 and is agreeable to all. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 

 cts. 



FINE CURLED. This little salad will 



bear cutting several times; used mixed with let- 

 tuce its leaves impart an agreeable, warm, pun- 

 gent taste. Per pkt. 3 cts., oz. 6 cts., ^ lb. 15 

 ct^., lb. 50 cts. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



Ger. Rosen Kohl. Fr. ChoK. de Bruzelles, 



This plant grows two or three feet high and pro- 

 duces from the sides of the stalk numerous little 

 sprouts, one or two int-hes m diameter, resembling 

 cabbages. The leaves should be broken down in 

 the fall, to give the little cabbages room to grow. 

 They are very, tender and sweet after early frost. 

 The small heads are boiled and served in the man- 

 ner of cabbages. Sow in seed-bed in May, transplant 

 and cultivate like cabbage. 



IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best 



and leading varieties. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



CHICORY 



Ger. Chicoric. Fr. Chicoree' 



Pursue the manner of cultivation as for carrots. If 

 to be used as a salad, blanch the leaves by covering 

 so as to exclude the light. If .raised for its roots, 

 dig about the same time as carrots, wash the roo^ 

 and then slice them either way, and dry them thor-' 

 oughly by artificial heat. 



LARGE ROOTED. Use to mix with, or 

 as a substitute for coffee. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



POP CORN 



WHITE RICE. The best white variety 



groAvru It bears from three to six ears per stalk. 

 Alwavs brings the best price in the market. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. §1.00. 



MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC. The most pro- 

 lific variety grown, a single stalk having yielded 

 eighteen ears. The kernels are nearly clear white 

 in color; the stalks grow six feet high; the ears 

 are large in size, averaging six inches. It pops 

 white and is of good quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., pt. 

 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.00, 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN. Color of a peculiar 



lustrous golden yellow, and when popped of a 

 rich cream color. Very prolific. Kernel and ear 

 large; very tender. Per pkt. 5 cts.. pt. 20 cts., 

 qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.00. 



