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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL, 



BEANS, Pole or Running. 



Ger. Stangen Bohnen. Ft. Haricots a rames. 

 One qt. will plant 100 to 150 hills. 

 These are more tender, and require rather 

 more care in culture, than the bush beans, and 

 should be sown two weeks later: they succeed 

 best in sandy loam, which should be liberally 

 enriched with manure. Form hills from three 

 to four feet apart; plant six to eight beans with 

 the eyes downward, in each hill, about two 

 inches deep, leaving a space in the center for the 

 pole. Limas will not grow until the weather 

 and ground are warm; if planted before, they 

 are apt to rot in the ground. 

 GOLDEN WAX FLAGEOLET. See Novelties. 

 DREER'S EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER. This 

 variety is claimed to bo the finest pole bean in 

 cultivation. The pods retain their tenderness 

 and plumpness long after the beans have 

 attained a large size. The pods are ^ beauti- 

 ful golden j-eilow, and are from G to 8 inches 

 lon^, borne profusely in clusters of 4 to G. Its 

 cooking qualities are excellent. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., pt., 30 cts., qt., GO cts. 

 WHITE CREASEBACK, or Best of All. This 

 variety cannot be praised too higlily. It is a 

 good grower and exceedingly productive; the 

 long pods beinc produced all over the vines in 

 clusters of from four to twelve. The hand- 

 some green pods grow 5 to G inches long. The 

 pods are perfectly stringlcss, very lleshy, and 

 as string beans are of superb quality. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., pt.. 25 cts., qt.. 50 cts. 

 EXTRA EARLY LIMA. An exceedingly fine 

 variety, maturing ten day to two weeks earlier 

 than the ordinary Lima. In size, appearance 

 and quality it is quite similar to the latter, but 

 is much more prolific, the beans averaging 5 to 

 7 per pod instead of the usual 3 to 4. In our 

 esteem it is practically the best Pole Lima in 

 cultivation, being available even in those 

 sections where the season is too short for the 

 perfection of sister sorts. Per pkt., 5 cts., pt., 

 30 cts., qt., GO cts. 

 LAZY WIRE'S. This valuable snap-short pole 

 bean has'vecomo a great favorite wherever in- 

 troduced. The pods grow from 4 to G inches 

 long, entirely stringless. and of a rich buttery 

 flavor when cooked. The pods remain green 

 and retain their tender, rich flavor until nearly 

 ripe. The beans are white, and are unsur- 

 passed as a shell bean. Per pkt., 5 cts , pt., 30 

 cts., qt., GO cts. 

 GIANT WAX. A productive variety, keeping 

 in bearing a very long time; pods from six to 

 nine inclics long, clear waxy j'cllow, thick, 

 fleshy, and excellent as a snap bean; when 

 cooked, tender and delicious; seeds red when 

 ripe. Per pkt., Cy cts., pt.. 30 cts., qt., GO cts. 

 WHITE DUiCH CASE KNIFE. This is one of 

 the earliest .sorts. Pods long and flat; beans 

 white, flat, kidney shaped, and of excellent 

 flavor; used for snaps or shelled; good green 

 or dry; an abundant bearer, and well adapted 

 for winter use. Per pkt., 5 cts., pt., 25 cts., qt., 

 45 cts. 



Horticultural or Speckled Crariberry. An Oid 

 and popular variety. Pods long and broad, 



f)ale green, dashed with red. Green beans, 

 arge egg-shaped, and of the higliest quality; 

 the dry beans are very suj)erlor for baking or 

 stewing. Per pkt., 5 ets., pt., 2.) cts.. qt.. 45 cts. 

 Large White Lima. By some known as But- 

 ter Bean. The seeds of this variety are v(>ry 

 large and broad, pure while, and father full, 

 and come up best if planted with tlio eyes 

 down; this is undoubiocily the richest, most 

 butterj' and delicious bean grown; fine flavor, 

 and is unsiirpassed as a shell bean. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., pt., 25 cts.. nt., SOcts., pk., 5<2. 

 Yard Long. A curious bean of very dark 

 foliage. The pods grow two feet and upwards 

 In length, excellent ns a snap bean. Per pkt.. 

 Sets., pt., 00 cts. 



BEET. 



Ger. RuTikel Rube. Fr. Betterave. 

 One oz. will sow 50 feet of drill. 

 The soil which is best suited for the culture of 

 the beet is that which is rather light, provided 

 that it is thoroughly enriched with manure. For 

 an early supply sow in spring, as soon as the 

 ground becomes fit to work, about the middle of 

 May for general crop, in drills fifteen inches apart 

 and one and a half inches deep. As the plants 

 grow, thin to six inches in the drills. The young 

 plants make excellent greens. The seed will 

 germinate more freely if soaked in warm water 

 for twenty-four hours before sowing; keep free 

 from weeds by hand weeding or hoeing. In Oc- 

 tober the roots may be taken up and stored in 

 cellar or put in pits outside like potatoes, care 

 being taken that they are not bruised or injured 

 in the process. From four to six pounds will sow 

 an acre. 



EDMAND'S EARLY TURNIP. See Novelties. 



ECLIPSE. This new variety is nearly as early 

 as the Egyptian, and better. Grows very 

 smooth, short top, sweet and tender, red flesh. 

 Its extreme earliness, and heavy cropping 

 qualities will recommend it to all market gar- 

 deners . Per pkt., 5 cts,, oz., 10 cts,, J4 lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., GO cts. 



DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. A standard 

 sort, being from ten to twelve days earlier than 

 the old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in 

 size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. From 

 the smallness of the tops of the Egyptian at 

 least one-fourth more can be grown on the same 

 space than any other variety. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., 10 cts., 14 lb., 20 cts., lb., GO cts. 



Extra Early Bassano. This variety is val- 

 ued for its early maturity. Roots flat turnip- 

 shaped; flesh white and rose; tender and juicy ; 

 grows to a good size; when sown late it keeps 

 well in winter. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., li lb., 

 15 cts,, lb., 45 cts, 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP, The standard early 

 sort. Blood red, turnip-shaped, with small top 

 and tap-root; very tender, and good for early 

 use and late keeping, lb is indispensible to 

 every garden, however small. Per pkt,, 4 cts,, 

 oz., 8 cts., li lb., 15 cts., lb, 45 cts. 



BASTIAN'S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The per- 

 fection of a beet, being very early, of quick 

 growth, fine turnip-rooted form and good bright 

 red color, a passable variety for the market 

 gardener and one of the best for family use. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., J4 lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



Bastian's Half Long Blood. An excel- 

 lent half-early garden variety, sweet and well 

 flavored and a good keeper; it is of a half-long 

 shape; it is»also an excellent variety for winter 

 use. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., H lb., 15 cts., lb., 

 50 cts. 



Lon^ Smooth Dark Blood. A long, smooth 

 winter variety, growing to a good size, half out 

 of the ground; color dark blood red; Bweet, 

 tender, and keeps well, and is considered the 

 best for winter use. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts,, 

 li lb., 15 cts., lb., 45 cts. 



Swiss Chard Or Silver Beet. A variety 

 cultivated for the leaf stalks, which are served 

 up like asparagus. The young leaves are treat- 

 ed as spinach. Some customers say recommend 

 the Swiss Cliard as delicious— superior to as- 

 paragus, and lasting longer. If cut often new 

 and more tender stalks will bo produced. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., li lb., 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



Calistoga, Cal„ Feb. 5, 1890. 

 Your seeds can't bo beat for this climate. The 

 Golden Tankard. Mangel Wurzel and Italian 

 Onions are splendid. 



MRS. W. J. ANDERSON. 



