COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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EARLY PRIZE HEAD. One of the best early Let- 

 tuces known. It forms a mammoth head and remains 

 tender and crisp throughout the season; is prompt to 

 head, but slow to run up to seed; of superb flavor and 

 very hardy. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., 54 lb., 30 ct3,, 

 lb., SI. 



BUTTERCUP. Among the newer Lettuces foremost 

 places are held by those which, in addition to tender- 

 ness and delicacy of flavor, are remarkable for beauty 

 of foliage. These properties are combined to a high 

 degree in the Buttercup Lettuce, which is equally fine 

 for winter or summer use, as well as for forcing It 

 forms very solid heads, quite early, while its bright, 

 citron-colored foliage renders it perfectly distinct, 

 One of the finest varieties introduced lately. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., lb., 40 cts. 



HENDERSON'S NEW YORK. This variety is a 

 remarkable Summer Lettuce, with no tendency to 

 run to seed. It is also unusual for size and solidity or 

 head, often weighing from 3 to 4 pounds, heads almost 

 as solid as an early Summer Cabbage. It is crisp, 

 tender and of excellent flavor, and entirely free from 

 bitterness. The color is apple green, turning to yel- 

 lowish white in the center. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 

 cte., ^4 lb.. 40 cts., lb., S1.50. 



THE DEACON. When properly grown this is the 

 finest, largest, tenderest, crispest and most delicious 

 Lettuce we have ever seen. Sow early on rich land, 

 and give plenty of room, and it will give you magnifi- 

 cent solid heads of delicious Lettuce ; stands longer 

 without running to seed than any other variety ; none 

 equals it. Per pkt., Sets., oz., 15 cts., M lb., 40 cts., 

 lb , S1.50. 



SALAMANDER. This variety, like the Deacon, is 

 one of the best, forming good sized, compact beads; 

 color light green, white on the inside. Its great qual- 

 ity, however, is that it will withstand drought and heat, 

 and remain long in head; to gardeners it is invaluable 

 on account of its heat resisting qualities. Per pkt., 

 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., % lb., 30 cts., lb., $1.10. 



HANSON LETTUCE. 



IMPROVED HANSON, We have a very fine stock 

 of this popular lettace, and can recommend it as one 

 of the very best. Heads green outside and white 

 within ; grow to a remarkable size, very solid, and are 

 dellciously sweet, crisp and tender, even to the outer 

 leaves. It stands the hot sun better than most other 

 varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., ^ lb., 40 cts., 

 lb., $1.50. 



Large Butterhead. Forming heads in the open ground, 

 often fourteen inches in diameter, and averaging fully 

 a pound in weight. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., 14. lb., 

 80 cts., lb., gl.lO. 



MUSTARD. 



It is very refreshing when in its green state mixed 

 with salads, and for that purpose alone is worthy of 

 cultivation. Its culture and treatment are the same as 

 recommended for Cress. 



White or Yellow. Best for salid or culinary pur- 

 poses. Per pkt., 4 cts.. oz., 7 cts., 1,4 lb., 15 cts., lb., 

 50 cts. 



Black or Brown. More pungent in flavor than the 

 white. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., M lb., 15 cts., lb., 

 50 cts. 



MUSK MELON. 



Qer. Melone. Fr. Melon. 

 One oz. will plant 60 hills. 



A rich, Bandy loam is most advisable for melons. The 

 seed should be planted in hills five or six feet apart each 

 way; thoroughly mixing with the soil in each hill a 

 couple of shovelsful of thoroughly rotted manure, which 

 will produce a strong and healthy growth; plant when 

 the earth becomes warm, in as warm a situation as can 

 be found ; put ten or twelve seeds in each hill, and after 

 they are out of danger from bugs, thin out to three or 

 four plants ; when small, dust with ashes or air-slacked 

 lime, when the dew Is on, to protect from bugs. 

 EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. See Novelties. 

 EMERALD GEM. See Novelties. 

 THE OSAGE. See Novelties. 



MILLEK'S CKEAM MXTSK MELON. 



MILLER'S CREAM. This fine variety is another 

 acquisition. Gardeners have offered extremely high 

 prices for the seed, so well has it been considered by 

 marketmen. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very 

 sweet and melting io quality, and so very thick that 

 the melon is almost solid, the seed cavity being 

 remarkably small. The vine is a strong grower, and 

 very productive, covering the ground with fruit; the 

 rind is thin and little netted and is destined to become 

 one Of our leading market melons. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 10 cts., 14 lb., 30 cts., lb., $1. 



CHAMPION MUSK MELON. 



BURPEE'S CHAMPION MARKET. This superb 

 Melon possesses such strong points of superiority that 

 it is destined speedily to become very popular, both 

 for market and family use. The melons are almost a 

 perfect globe in shape and densely netted— making it 

 one of the handsomest canteloup'es known. Flesh is 

 thick, light green in color and of rich sweet flavor. 

 The vines are very vigorous and healthy; very pro- 

 ductive, sometimes having seven perfect melons on a 

 single vine. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., J4 lb., 25 cts., 

 lb., 75 cts. 



