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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. An early 

 variety of considerable merit, of a blood-red 

 color, round in shape, perfectly smooth, and 

 very solid; ripens uniformly, and bears 

 abundantly until frost comes; free from seeds, 

 and for canning and shipping purposes it sur- 

 passes an}' hitherto offered. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz.. 20 cts.. hi lb.. <)5 cts.. lb.. ^-2.25. 



ESSEX EARLY HYBRID. This variety is early, 

 solid, rich flavored, largo and smooth, very 

 productive and vigorous grower. Color bright 

 pink, and of a handsome appearance. It i-ipens 

 evenly, and is one of the best for shipping. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts.. oz. 20 cts. 



ACME. This early variety maybe called per- 

 fect in shape, quality and uniformity. It is 

 perfectly smooth, round, dark red, solid and of 

 delicious flavor. Unequalled for canning, pre- 

 serving, or as a salad. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



TROPHY. This variety is medium early, of 

 enormous size and very productive; uni- 

 formly smooth, well formed and very 

 lieavy; solid to the center, and well flavored. 

 It is one of the most salable varieties for the 

 market gardener, and for canning purposes 

 cannot be surpassed. Per pkt. 4 cts.,oz. 20 cts., 

 \i lb 05 cts. 



YELLOW FIG, or Yellow Plum. Recommended 

 especially for pickles and preserves. Fruit 

 uniformly oval, lemon-colored and smooth- 

 skinned. Per pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 2") cts. 

 IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY, or Strawberry, 

 also called Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato. 

 An entirely distinct variety. Grows enclosed 

 in a husk; excellent for preserves; will keep 

 within liusks all win- 

 ter. This is well 

 worth Qnnointj for pre- 

 servcfi, both on ac- 

 count of its fine qual- 

 ity and immense 

 productiveness. The 

 fruit has a pleasant 

 strawberrylike fla- 

 vor, and is m u c h 

 esteemed, a n d hy 

 some considered in- 

 dispensable for pies, 

 sauce, etc.. both 

 green and dry. When 

 dried they resemble 

 IMPROVED GROUNU CHERRY raisius somewhat, 

 with the addition of 

 lemon juice it Is frequently preserved liko 



elums, as well as stewed and served like orau- 

 erries. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 2.'> cts. 



TOBACCO. 



Ger. Tabac. Fr. Tahac. 

 One oz. will sow 30 feet square and produce plants 

 for one acre. 



The seed should be sown very early in the 

 spring, as early as possible after the danger of 

 frost is over. A good plan Is to burn a quantitv 

 of brush and rublMsh in the spring, on the ground 

 Intended for the seed bed; then dig and thor- 

 oughly pulverize the earth and mix with ashes, 

 after which the seed may be sown and covered 

 very ligl)tly. When the plants are about six 

 inches liigli transplant into rows :^ "^2 feet apart 

 each way. and cultivate thoroughly with plow 

 and hoe. 



An essay entitled ''Tobacco Culture, ' by mail 

 prepaid for 25 cents. 



PRIMUS. This distinct early tobacco grows 

 rapidly, and in many respects is one of the 

 most valuable. The leaves are large and lon<r, 

 tibre fine and yields heavy crops of extra fliVo 

 quality. Tlie plants stand up well; tlie leaves, 

 somewhat close togetlier. Its early ripening, 

 rendering tlie product less liable to frost, are 

 qualities which catinot fail to recommend Pri- 

 mus as one of i he best and surest to plant. Per 

 pkt. ^^ cts., oz. 2.") cts., '/« lb 75 cts., lb $2.50. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety makes the 

 sweetest, best and most substantial "Fillers," 

 and makes, when sun-cured, the best natural 

 chewing leaf. The favorite for the "home- 

 spun" wherever known. It Is known as Little 

 Oronoko in some localities, and Is growing in 

 demand. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J^i tb 75 cts., 

 lb $2.50. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf. This Is the leading va- 

 riety in cultivation; our seed is direct from 

 the Connecticut valley. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., HfbGo cts. 



White Bnrley. A variety which originated in 

 the famous' tobacco district of Ohio. It is ex- 

 tensively grown in several States where other 

 varieties have failed to be profitable, and re- 

 commended to tobacco growers. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., K fi> T5 cts. 



HAVANA. From seed importecl from the best 

 growers. Per pkt, 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



TURNIP. 



Ger. Steclo~iCbe. Fr. Navet. 



One oz. wid sow 150 feet of drill. 



For the spring crop sow the different early 

 kinds as early as the seed can be got into the 

 ground in drills 14 inches apart, and thin to five 

 or six inches. For the fall or main crop, hOW, at 

 the North, from the middle of .Tuly to the last of 

 August, in drills as directed for the spring sow- 

 ing. In the field the turnips are more generally 

 sown broadcast, though much the larger crops 

 are obtained by drill culture. Always sow your 

 Turnips as soon after a rain as the ground can 

 be raked, or harrowed fine if possible. If sown 

 before a heavy rain there is formed a crust 

 which generally smothers the sprouting seed. 

 One pound is sufficient to sow an acre. Our Tur- 

 nip and Ruta Ba^a Seed is grown from selected 

 roots and is of excellent quality, 



BREAD STONE. See NoveUies. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. A remarkably early 

 variety. It is fully a week earlier than any 

 other sort. The bulb is flat, of medium size, 

 smooth, with a bright purple top. The pure 

 white flesh is of excellent ciuality, being hard, 

 solid, and fine grained; it is an excellent keep- 

 er. Even if allowed to grow to a large size, it 

 does not become bitter. Per pkt., 5 cts,, oz., IC 

 cts., ]4 lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 ctt. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popu- 

 lar market variety. Grows quicikly," comes 

 early, clear white skin and flesh of .luicy, mild 

 flavor and excellent qualitv. Per pkt., 4 cts.. 

 oz., 8 cts., 14 lb., 15 cts., lb., cts., 



EARLY WHITE EGG. A new egg-shaped var- 

 ietv, for early or fall sowing; flesh white fine 

 grained :iad sweet; very large, perfectly 

 smooth ajul pure white. An extra keeper, and 

 in every rc-nect a first-clas variety. Per pkt., 

 4 cts., oz., b cts., i^i lb., 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 



