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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



PARSNIPS. 



Ger. Pcistinakc. Fr. Panais. 

 One oz. u'ill s:>w 2oo feet of drill. 

 Sow as early in the spring as the weather will 

 admit, in drills 18 inches apart, covering half an 

 inch deep; when well up. thin out to flveorsix 

 inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they 

 are improved by the frost, and it is usual to take 

 up in the fall a certain quantity for winter use, 

 leaving the rest in the ground until spring to be 

 dug up as required. 



IMPROVED GUERN- 

 SEY. This is a greatly 



improved and won- 

 derfully tine strain of 



th» Guernsey Parsnip 



It is strictly a table 



variety. The roots do 



not grow long as the 



Hollow Crown, but 



are of a greater diam- 

 eter, and more easily 



gathered. It is a very 



heavy cropper; the 



roots are smooth, 



about 12 inches in 



length, and with a 



very deep, hollow 



crown ana small top. 



The flesh is very fine 



grained and sweet all 



the way through, and 



of excellent quality. 



It is sure to jilease all 



who try it. Per pkt., 



5 cts., oz., 10 cts.. li lb., 



25 cts., lb.. 75 cts. 

 SUGAR or Hollow 



Crown. Roots long, 



ending somewhat ab- 

 ruptly; grows mostly 



below the surface. It 



is about one of the 



best garden varieties; 



a standard sort. Per 



pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., 



1^ lb., 20 cts., lb., 50 cts 



GUERNSEY PAKSNIP. 



PARSLEY. 



Ger. Petersilie. Fr. PersU. 

 This well-known and agreeable savory herb is 

 used as a garnish and for seasoning soups, stews, 

 etc. Select a rich soil and sow tlie seed as early 

 In the spring as the ground can be worked, in 

 drills one foot apart; thin out tlie plants to 

 three or four Inches apart. As it is slow to veg- 

 etate, soak the seed in warm water for ten or 

 twelve hours, 



EMERALD. We wish to call special attention 

 to this Emcral l Parsley, for the reason that it 

 is altogethi'r distinct in appearance from any 

 of the otlu.r var ieties, being of a lighter and 

 more biilliant shade of green. Tlie plant is 

 of dwarf liabit, with leaves finely cut and 

 curltjd. Growers for tlio markets of all largo 

 cities know how important it is for their sales 

 to have a stock of Parsley that is " curlj'." To 

 such, as well as to amateur cultivators, we 

 commend tliis new sort. Per pkt.. 5 cts., oz., 15 

 cts., It).. :i5<-ts. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED. This is the most beau- 

 tiful form of Pafsh-y erer s(?en, resembling 

 crested Fern or Mo<s in its growtli. It is inval- 

 uable, as a garnisliing phnit and adrniral)ly 

 suited for mixing willi dwarf ornamental foli- 

 age plants in t he llower garden, and also for 

 tabh! deeor.'it ions. Vers usi-ful as a culinary 

 herl). I'er pkt., 4 cts,, oz., 8 cts., ^4 lb., 20 cts., 



U)., (MCtS. 



Plain Leaved. This is the hardiest and strong- 

 est growing variety. TiCaves dark green, plain, 

 lotiger than tin; curled and better flavored for 

 seasoning. A covering of straw or evergreen 

 boughs will ordinarily protect it tlirough the 

 winter. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 ots., ^4 lb., 20 cts.. 

 lb., G5 cts. 



PEPPER. 



Ger. Pfeffer. Fr. Piment. 

 One oz. will produce 1,500 plants.. 

 Pepper is highly valued for its pungent flavor, 

 and is used in seasoning soups, moats, 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 sow in a warm 

 spot of the garden about the middle of May and 

 transplant them when about two inches high, 

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

 CORAL GEM BOUQUET. See Novelties. 

 CELESTIAL. This new pepper from China, is 

 one of the most ornamental varieties we have 

 seen, and is so beautiful in growth that it de- 

 serves a prominent place in the llower garden. 

 The plant sets its peppers very early and con- 

 tinues until frost, branching freely and bear- 

 ing profusely. It is wonderously productive. 

 forty peppers' having been counted on a single 

 hrancn. Up to the time they arc fully ripe they 

 are of a delicate creamy-yellow color, then 

 suddenly changing to an intense vivid scarlet. 

 They are all carried upright, and the brilliant 

 contrast in colors makes a plant loaded with 

 fruits an object of the most striking beauty 

 and oddity. The peppers are of superior qual- 

 ity, of a clear, sharp flavor. Per pkt. 7 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN. This new va- 

 riety is wonderfully productive, of perfect 

 shape and uniform lar^e size: growing from 15 

 to 20 perfect fruits, from 8 to 10 inches long, and 



4 to () through on a single plant. They are so 

 mild in flavor they can be e.iten like tomatoes, 

 w^ith pepper and vinegar, p'er pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30. 



GOLDEN UPRIGHT. This new pepper is en- 

 tirely distinct from all other known varieties. 

 It is remarkable in its habits of growth, the 

 stout bushy plants producing the fruit upright 

 on stiff stems. The fruits are large and hand- 

 some, 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. 



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., 

 K lb. 75 cts. 



GOLDEN DAWN MANGO. This new Mango 

 pepper is the sweetest and handsomest variety 

 grown. Unlike most mangoes, even the seed 

 may bo handled or chewed without detecting 

 the slightest fiery flavor. It is of a most beau''- 

 tiful golden color, making it very attractive 

 when mixed with the red varieties. Per pkt. 



5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^ lb. 75 cts. 



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

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

 thick and fleshy. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., K 

 lb. 05 cts. 



Sweet Mountain. Similar in shape to the Large 

 IJoU, but of a much larger size; rind thick, 

 fleshy and tender; much used for pickling, 

 stulTed like mangoes. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 % lb. 05 cts. 



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

 bright red color, very productive, hot and pun- 

 gent, the best for seasoning pickles. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 05 cts. 



Red Cherry. An exceedingly ornamental va- 

 riety; fruit round, of a rich, glossy, scarlet 

 color, used for pickles and making pepper 

 sauce, of piquant flavor. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 

 cts. 



Red Chili. Small cone-shaped, very pungent, 

 ripe and green pods are used as pickles, also 

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

 cts. 



