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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



MONROE COUNTY PRIZE. A superb variety em- : 

 bodying all the cardinal virtues of all the other pota- 

 toes in existence. Of large size, varying from 6 to ] 

 8 inches in length. Perfectly white and delicate as a 

 snowflaka in texture. Skin smooth: eyes few in 

 number and not deeply sunk. Enormously pro- 

 ductively and by all odds the best "-keeper" 

 extant. We would gladly see our markets on 

 every hand flooded with these potatoes— as un- 

 doubtedly will be the case the moment the supply be- 

 <'.omes equal to the demand. Mr. W. N. Britton, the ! 

 well-known and responsible grower of Monroe County [ 

 X. Y., says: '•! have, from 10 bushels of seed stock. , 

 cut in ha.ves only and under common open field cul- \ 

 ture, harvested foub hun'dbed bushels of superb \ 

 tubers in a single season. I am confident that from I 

 single eyes the yield can be more than doubled." "We 

 €an recommend this variety for productiveness and 

 finequ'ility. Per lb., 30 cts., 3 lbs., 75 cts., pk., 50 

 cts., bush., S1.25, bbl., $2.50. 



CLOVER SEED. 

 Price Subject to Change in Market. 



But purchasers may depend on, that we always will 

 send as much seed as the money received will pay 

 for. 



Medium Red or June. This valuable plant is one of 

 the most important for agricultural purposes. It is 

 grown for hay, for pasture, or for improving worn 

 out soils, for which it is iuvaluable to the farmer. 

 Best time to sow is early in spring, or on the snow be- 

 fore it disappears ; from 8 to 10 pounds per tcre (60 

 lbs. per bush.) Per lb., 30 cts., 3 lbs., 75 cts. {Price 

 by bushel on appiication.) 



Mammoth or Large Red. Much used as a fertilizer. 

 Per lb., 30 cts., 3 lbs., 75 cts. 



ALSIKE or Swedish. This variety is perfectly 

 hardy, does uot heave in winter or spring from 

 frost, etauds drouth well. It affords a large return 

 in hay, is excellent for soiling, and for bees is unsur- 

 passed. Sow earlv in •^nrinir. at thP raterif 6tr. 10 Ih^ 

 pe- acre. Per lb., 35 cts., 3 lbs., $1, pk., *2, 

 bush., *8. r ) V . ^ 



White Dutch. An excellent pasturage grass, forming, 

 in conjunction with the Kentucky Blue Grass, the ! 

 finest and most nutritious food for sheep and cows. 

 Ita flowers are also a favorite resort for the Honey 

 Bee. It succeeds on all rich clayey lands, if not too 

 wet. Sow early in spring, 4 to 8 lbs., per acre. Per 

 lb., 35 cts., 3 lb., SI, pk., «2, bush., $8. 



Alfalfa, or i-uccrijc. li uo» stea^o .uat Alfalfa it» a 

 plant of great value to the North for stock. In Cali- 

 fornia and the South it has for years been in high re- 

 pute. If once started, its rontH strike so deep that 

 neither frosts nor drouths atlect it. It furnishes 

 an enormous quantity of fodder, and can he cut three j 

 or four tunes In a Keasou; it does uotexhau.'Jt the soil, 

 but rather improves it. Sow early in April or May at | 

 «he rate of 8 to 12 bs., per acre, in deep mellow soil. | 

 Per lb., ^ cts., 3 lbs.. H. pk., $2. bu>h., $8. ! 



Bokhara. (J/^//<7c»/i/« A very vigorous growing 



variety, may be cut three tunes during the season; 

 makes excellent green fodder and hay if cut young; ' 

 about two feet high ; average yield, three to eight tons | 

 p«r acre The flowers are white and sweet-scented, 1 

 and afford excellent food for bees throughout it( I 

 season. Per ptt., 6 cts., %, lb., 15 cts., lb., 60 ct«. 



GRASS SEEDS. 



Price Subject to Change of Market. 



But purchasers may depend on, that we always will 

 send as much seed as the money received will pay for. 



Timothy. {Pheum Prafense.) Well known and ex- 

 tensively grown throughout the country; very pro- 

 ductive, and thrives on almost any soil. As a crop to 

 cut for hay, this is probably unsurpassed by any grass 

 in cultivation. Sow either in spring or fall from 8 to 

 12 lbs., per acre (45 lbs., per buxhel.) Per lb., 25 cts., 

 3 lb., 70 cts., pk., 50 cts., bush., S1T5. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. {Poa Pratensis.) Also 

 known as June Grass. The best pasture grass for our 

 soil and climate, succeeding finely on our hill lands, 

 and producing the most nourishing food for cattle, 

 retaining its qualities to a late period in winter In 

 combination with White Clover it forms the finest and 

 closest of lawns. If sown by itself for pasture, from 

 one to two bushels will be required. Sow early in 

 the spring or during the months of September or 

 October. {14: lbs. per bushel ) 



Fancy Double Clean Seed. Per lb., 30 cts., 3 lbs., 

 75 cts., pk., 50 cts., bush., §1.50. 



Red Top or Herd Grass. {Agrositis Vulgaris.) A 

 valuable permanent grass as a mixture in either 

 meadows, pasture or lawns, growing in almost any soil, 

 moist or dry, and standing well our hot climate. It is 

 valuable for low, wet meadows, producing a large 

 return in good hay. Time of sowing, and quantity of 

 seed per acre, same as the above (14 lbs., per bush.) 

 Per lb., 25 cts., 3 lbs., 70 cts., pk., 35 cts.. bush.. $1.00. 



Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot. {Dactylis Glomerata.) 

 Is one of the most valuable of all pasture grasses, com- 

 ing earlier in spring and remaining later in autumn 

 than any other; it grows about 2^2 feet high, produc- 

 ing an immense quantity of leaves and foliage. It 

 stands a severe drought, keeping green when other 

 grasses wither, and will endure considerable shade, 

 and sends up a thick growth very quickly after being 

 cut. Time to sow and quantity same as Blue Grass. 

 (14 lbs., per bush.) Per lb., 30 cts., 3 lbs., 75 cts., pk., 

 50 cts., bush., $1.50. 



English Perennial Rye Grass. {Lolium Perenne.) 

 A very valuable variety for permanent pasture, and 

 makes a large return in hay, very nutritous, and stock 

 are very fond of it. It makes a close-sod, and adapted 

 to almost all soils and climates. Excellent also for 

 lawns. Sow about two bushels per acre early in spring. 

 Per lb., 40 cts., 3 lbs., $1- pk., 50 cts., bush., n.75. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. This is one of the earliest 

 spring grasses, as well as one of the latest in autmnn. 

 It is principally sown in connection with other grasses 

 in mixtures for pastures, lawns, etc. On account of 

 its agreeable odor it deserves a place in the flower 

 garden. Per pkt., 5 cts', }^ lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



MILLETS. 



German, or Golden. Medium early, will grow in any 

 climate or soil ; the yield in hay or seed is larger than 

 in any other grass. Grown from three to five feet 

 high ; the heads are closely condensed, spikes very 

 numerous; seeds golden yellow. For seed sow in 

 drills, from :May 1st to June 15th; for hay, broadcast, 

 until the last of July. Half bushel will sow an acre. 

 Per lb., 25 cts., 3 lbs., 65 cts , pk., 35 cts., bush., $1.25. 



Common Millet. \ well-known variety; very early, 

 grows from two to four feet high, with a fine bulk of 

 stalks and leaves, and is excellent for foraging; culti- 

 vation same as the above variety. Per lb., 25 cts., 3 

 lbs., 60 cts., pk., 35 cts., bush., $1. 



Hungarian Grass. A valuable forage plant. Sticceeds 

 well on dry, light soil ; withstands the drought remark- 

 ably, yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. It is 

 very popular, and in the Western States it is used ex- 

 tensively. Sow broadcast at the rate of half a bushel 

 to the acre, cultivate same as Millet. Per lb., 25 cts., 

 3 lbs., 60 cts., pk., 35 cts., bush., $1. 



For Lawn Grass Seeds, see page i6 of 

 Novelties. 



