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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



' PARSNIPS. 



Ger. Pastinake. Ft. Panais. 

 One 02., will sow 200 feet of drill.. 



Sow as early in the spring as the weather will admr. 

 in drills 18 inches apart, covering half an inch deci ; 

 when well up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the 

 rows. UnUlie Carrots, they are improved by ihe fro?*, 

 and it is usual to take up in the fall a certain quanritv 

 for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground unt I 

 spring to be dug up as required. 

 IMPROVED GUERNSEY. See Novelties. 

 SUGAR, or Hollcw Crown. Roots long, endin^' 

 somewhat abruptly ; grows mostly below the surface. 

 It is about one of the best garden varieties; a stand- 

 ard sort. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz.. 8 cts,, ^ lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., 50 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



Ger. Petersilie. Ft. Persil. 



This well-known and agreeable savory herb la 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. 



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 or evergreen boughs will ordinarily 

 protect it through the winter. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 

 8 cts , 54 lb., 20 cts., lb., 65 cts, 



MYATT'S GARNISHING. A fine dwarf variety, 

 tender, beautifully crimped and curled. Fine for 

 garnishing dishes for the table. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 

 8 cts , ^ lb., 20 cts., lb., 65 cts. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED. This is the most beautiful 

 form of Parsley ever seen, resembling crested Fern 

 or Moss in its growth. It is invaluable as a garnish- 

 ing plant and admirably suited for mixing with dwarf 

 ornamental foliage plants in the flower garden, and 

 also for table decorations. Very useful as a culinary 

 herb. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., 14 lb., 20 cts., lb., 65 

 cts. 



PEPPER. 



Ger. Pfeffer. Ft. Piment. 

 One oz., will produce 1,500 plants. 

 Pepp» is highly valued for its pungent flavor, and is 

 used in seasoning soups, meats, etc.; also used for 

 pickles and mangoes. Early in the spring sow the seed 

 on a gentle hot;bed, or in box placed near a window, In 

 a warm room, and transplant early in the summer or 

 BOW in a warm spot of the garden about the middle of 

 May and transplant them when about two inches high, 

 iu rows 18 inches apart, and 18 inches in the row. 

 CELESTIAL. See Novelties. 

 CORAL GEM BOUQUET. See Novelties. 

 MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN. Se Novelties. 



GOLDEN UPRIGHT. This new Pepper is entirely 

 istiuct from all other known varieties. It is remark- 

 able in its habits of growth, the stout bushy plants 

 producing the fruit n/>rigfit on stiff stems. The fruits 

 are large and handsome, almost double the size of 

 Golden Dawn, and of a beautiful rich, golden yellow, 

 , tinged with blush-red where exposed to the sun. The 

 Peppers are mild and pleasant to the taste. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



New Sharon, Iowa, March 1, 1889. 

 Tour seeds have given me better satisfaction, than 

 any I have tried, and have bought of many of the lead- 

 ing seedsmen. DAVID DEAN. 



RUBY KING. This Pepper attains a large size. The 

 fruit is from 6 to 8 inches long by 4 inches through, of 

 a bright ruby red color. They are remarkably mild 

 and pleasant in flavor, free from any hot taste. They 

 can be sliced and eaten with vinegar like tomatoes, 

 and make a very pleasant salad. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 

 25 cts., li lb., 75 cts. 



PROCOPP'S GIANT. A superior, new variety, with 

 very large, glossy scarlet, fleshy fruit, surpassing by 

 their extraordinary size all other sorts of Giant Pep- 

 per in cultivation. The introducer claims to harve 

 attained by ordinary culture fruits of the enormous 

 size of 7 to 8 inches in length by 4 to 5 inches in 

 breadth. The flesh is sweet and mild, half an inch 

 thick; fine exhibition variety. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 

 30 cts. 



GOLDEN DAWN MANGO. This new Mango Pep- 

 per is the sweetest and handsomest variety grown. 

 Unlike most Mangoes, even the seed may be handled 

 or chewed without detecting the slightest fiery flavor. 

 It is of a most beautiful golden color, making it very 

 attractive when mixed with the red varieties. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., li lb., 75 ctf. 



LARGE BELL, or Bull Nose. Of large size, very 

 early, of sweet, mild flavor; glossy red; rind thick 

 and fleshy. Per pkt.. 4 cts., oz., 25 cts., lb., 65 cts. 



Sweet Mountain. Similar in shape to the Large Bell, 

 but of a much larger size ; rind thick, fleshy and ten- 

 der; much used for pickling, stuffed like Mangoes. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 20 cts.. H lb.. 65 cts. 



Long Red Cayenne. From 3 to 4 inches long, of a 

 bright red color, very productive, hot and pungent, 

 the best for seasoning pickles. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz , 

 20 cts., j4 lb., 65 cts. 



Red Cherry. An exceedingly ornamental variety; fruit 

 round, of a rich, glossy, scarlet color, used for pickles 

 and making pepper sauce, of piqant flavor. Per 

 pkt, 5 cts., oz.,25 cts. 



Red Chili.' Small cone-shaped, very pungent. Both 

 ripe and green pods are used as pickles, also for 

 making pepper sauce. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



PEAS. 



Ger. Erbsen. Ft. Pols. 



One quart will sow 100 feet of drill. 



The Pea is extremely hardy ; will endure cold, frosty 

 weather without harm, and may therefore be sown very 

 early in the spring. Generally the earliest sown suc- 

 ceed the best. Sow ttie dwarf varieties that grow not 

 over 12 inches high in rows two feet apart ; those 

 varieties that attain the heighth of 2 or 3 feet 

 in rows 3 feet apart, and the rows of the tallest 

 sort, 4 feet apart. The dwarf varieties should 

 be liberally manured: the tall sorts will run too 

 much to vine if too freely manured. Bush the tall 

 kinds when 6 inches high. The height of the Pea de- 

 pends much on the moisture and richness of the grouud* 

 Peas should be covered from 4 to 6 inches deep. In dry 

 weather the Peas should be soaked five or six hoUrs be- 

 I fore planting, and if the ground is very dry, pour water 

 j in the drills before bOwing the seed, which will cause 

 ' them to grow at once should the season continue dry. 

 ' The wrinkled varieties rot more easily than the smooth 

 I sorts, and therefore should not be sown at the first pos- 

 ' Bible moment, when the ground is liable again to freeze 

 j up, though hardier sorts may with safety. All wrinkled 

 1 Peas are superior ia flavor to the smooth sorts, and they 

 remain much longer in season. 



Our Sped Peas are of the very beet, all Northern 

 Grown, and will not fail to please the most critical. 

 J[; wanted by express or freight deduct for postage 

 8 cts , per pt., 15 cts., per qt. 



Lisbon, Iowa, March 5, 1889. 

 I bought seeds of you last year, and was highly pleased 

 with them, I believe your seeds are superior to most 

 others. LIBBIE DA WOE. 



