COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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BUTTERCUP. A new Lettuce which, in addi- 

 tion to tenderness and delicacy of flavor, is 

 remarkable for beauty of foliage. 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 varie- 

 ties introduced lately. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 

 cts., 14 lb.. 40 cts. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM LETTUCE. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM. A distinct variety of 

 cabbage lettuce. It forms round, solid heads, 

 of a medium green, slightly marked with 

 brown spots; within, the leaves are of a very 

 rich cream-yellow color, and particulary rich 

 and buttery to the taste. The heads are of 

 good size, compact, very hard and solid. It is 

 medium early, and one of the very best sum- 

 mer varieties of head lettuce. The heads are 

 so solid that, generally, they have to be cut 

 before any seed stalk can make its appearance. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., %, lb., 50 cts. 



HENDERSON'S NEW YORK. This variety is 

 a remarlcable Summer Lettuce, with no ten- 

 dency to run to seed. It is almost unusual for 

 size and solidity of head, often weighing from 

 three to four 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 yellowish white in the center. Per pkt.. 5 

 cts., oz., 15 cts,, 14 lb., 40 cts., lb.. $1.50. 



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 magnificent solid heads 

 of delicious Lettuce; stands longer without 

 running to seed than any other variety; none 

 equals it. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., ^ lb., 40 

 cts., lb., $1.50. 



EARLY PRIZE HEAD. One of the best early 

 Lettuces known. It forms a mammoth head 

 and remains tender and crisp throughout the 

 seasonr is prompt to head, but slow to run up 

 to seed; of superb flavor and very hardy. Per 

 pkt,, 5 cts.. oz., 10 cts., 14 lb., 30 cts., lb., $1. 



SALAMANDER. This variety, like the Deacon, 

 is one of the best, forming good sized, com- 

 pact heads; color light green, white on the 

 inside. Its great quality, 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., 14 lb., 30 cts., lb., $1. 



HANSON LETTUCE. 



IMPROVED HANSON. We have a very fine 

 stock of this popular lettuce, and can recom- 

 mend it as one of the very best. Heads green 

 outside and white within; grow to a remark- 

 able size, very solid, and are deliciously sweet, 

 crisp and tender, even to the outer leaves. It 

 stands the hot sun better than most other var- 

 ieties. 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 diame- 

 ter, and averaging fully a pound in weight. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts.,, 14 lb., 30 cts., lb. ,$1.10. 



MIXED LETTUCE SEED. Several varieties 

 mixed in one package, good for family use. 

 Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., 14 lb., 50 cts. 



MUSK MELON. 



Ger. Melone. Fr. Melon. 

 One oz will plant 60 hills. 

 A rich, sandy loam is most advisable for mel- 

 ons. 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 healthful 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. 



MILLER'S CREAM MUSK MELON. 



MILLER'S CREAM. This fine variety is another 

 acquisition. Gardeners have offered extremely 

 high prices for the seed, so well has it been con- 

 sidered by marlcetmen. The flesh is of a rich 

 salmon color, very sweet and melting in qual- 

 ity, and so very thick that the melon is almost 

 solid, the seed cavity being remarkably small. 

 The vine is a strong grower, and very produc- 

 tive, covering the ground with fruit; the rind 

 is thin and little netted and is destined to be- 

 come one of our leading market melons. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 cts., 14 lb., 30 cts., lb., $1.00. 



BURPEE'S CHAMPION MARKET. This Su- 

 perb melon possesses such strong points of su- 

 periority 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 hand- 

 somest cauteloupes known. Flesh is thick, 

 light green in color and of rich sweet flavor. 

 The vines are very vigorous and healthy; very 

 productive, sometimes having seven perfect 

 melons on a single vine. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10 

 cts., J4 lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



La Conner, Wash., March 13, 1890. 

 I have always found your seeds vcj-y good and 

 reliable. I am well pleased with them. 



FRED. ANDERSON. 



