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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL, 



RURAL NEW YORKER, No. 2. This new 

 potato, which originated on the experimental 

 grounds of the Rural New Yorker, is described 

 as follows: "It is a potato of most distinct 

 appearance, and could readily be distinguished 

 among a hundred others. Tt is very large, and 

 unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes; 

 in form it is oblong, inclining to round, and 

 rather flattened; the skin is white, as is the 

 flesh, which is of a superior quality. In 

 maturity the variety is intermediate, and its 

 solidity and vigor are such that it has rotted 

 less in very wet seasons than any of the num- 

 erous sorts grown with it. The vines are 

 heavy and stronsr, and the yield of handsome 

 tubers of great uniformity of size is unusually 

 large —less than ten per cent of the potatoes 

 dug have been of unmarketable size." Per 

 lb., 35 cts.. 3 lb., 90 cts., pk., $1, bush., $3. 



THE DELAWARE. A valuable new Potato; 

 sent out by Mr. Gregory, who says: Among 

 the scores of new varieties of potatoes which 

 I receive for trial every year of their origina- 

 tors, while I find many possess some excellent 

 characteristics, yet I rarely find one so far 

 surpassing the varieties already before the 

 public as to deserve an introduction; last 

 season, however, in my large trial plat, T 

 found one new seedling so superior in yield 

 and size, and, when tested by cooking, in 

 quality, to the other varieties growing there, 

 that I purchased it of the originator, and now 

 introduce it to my customers. It is medium 

 early; in size it is large, being above the average; 

 tlieshin and flesh are white; in yield it is a re- 

 marhahle cropper, while in miality is first rate, 

 being dry and mealy. Per lb., .30 cts., 3 lbs., 75 

 cts., pk., 75 cts., bush., $2.25, bbl., $4.50. 



MONROE COUNTY PRIZE. A superb variety 

 embodying all the cardinal virtues of all the 

 other potatoes in existence. Of large size, 

 varying from six to eight inches in length. 

 Perfectly white and delicate as a snowflake in 

 texture. Skin smooth; eyes few in numlier 

 and not deeply sunk. Enormously productive 

 and by all odds the best "keeper" extant. We 

 would gladly see our markets on every hand 

 flooded witli tliese potatoes — as undoubtedly 

 will bo the case tlio moment tlie supply be- 

 comes equal U) the demand. Mr. W. N. Britton. 

 the well-known and responsible grower of 

 Monroe county, N. Y., says: *' I liave, from ten 

 bushels of seed stock, cut in halves only and 

 uiidrr common open field culture, harvested 

 Kouit HUNDiiEi) BUSHELS of supcrb tubcrs in a 

 single season. I am confident that from single 

 eves the yield can bo more than doubled." 

 We can recommend this variety for product- 

 iveness and fine quality. Per lb.. 30 cts., 3 lbs., 

 75 ots., pk., 75 cts. 



GRASS SEEDS. 



Price Subject to Change of Market. 



But purchasers may depend on, that we always 

 will send as much seed as the money received 

 will pay for. 



Timothy. (Phleum Pratense.) Well known and 

 extensively grown throughout the country; 

 very productive, and thrives on almost any 

 soil. As a crop to cut for hay, this is probably 

 unsurpassed by any grass in cultivation. Sow 

 either in spring or fall from 8 to 12 lbs. per acre 

 (45 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 70 cts., 

 pk. CO cts., bu. $2.00. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa Pratensis.) Also 

 known as June Grass. The best pasture grass 

 for our soil and climate, succeeding finely on 

 our hill lands, and producing the most nourish- 

 ing food for cattle, retaining its qualities to a 

 late period In winter. In combination with 

 White Clover it forms the finest and closest of 

 lawns. If sown by itself for pasture, from one 

 to two bushels will be required. Sow early in 

 the spring or during the months of September 

 or October. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 



Fancy Double Clean Seed. Per lb. 40 Cts.. 3 lbs. 

 $1.10, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. 



Red Top or Herd Grass, (Agrostis Vulgaris.) A 

 valuable permanent grass as a mixture in 

 either meadows, pasture or lawns, growing in 

 almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing 

 well our hot climate. It is valuable for low. 

 wet meadows, producing a large return in good 

 hay. Time of sowing and quantity of seed per 

 acre, same as the above (14 lbs. perbu.) Per lb. 

 25 cts., 3 lbs. 70 cts., pk. 35 cts.. bu, $1.00. 



Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot. (Doctylis Glome- 

 rata.) Is one of the most valuable of all pas- 

 ture grasses, coming earlier in spring and re- 

 maining later in autumn than any other; it 

 grows about 21^ feet high, producing an im- 

 mense quantity of leaves and foliage. It stands 

 a severe drouth, keeping green when other 

 grasses wither, and will endure considerable 

 shade, and sends tip a thick growth very 

 quickly after being cut. Time to sow and 

 quantity same as Blue Grass. (14 lbs. per bu.) 

 Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts., pk. 60 cts., bu. $2.00. 



English Perennial Rye Grass. (Lolium Perenne ) 

 A very valuable variety for permanent pasture 

 and makes a large return in hay, very nutri- 

 tious, and stock are very fond of it. It makes 

 a close sod. and adapted to almost all soils and 

 climates. Excellent also for lawns. Sow about 

 two bushels per acre early in spring. Per lb. 

 40 cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. 50 cts., bu. $1,75. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. This is one of the earliest 

 spring grasses, as well as one of the latest in 

 autumn. It is principally sown in connection 

 with other grasses in mixture for pastures, 

 lawns, etc. On account of its agreeable odor it 

 deserves a place in the flower garden. Per pkt. 

 5 cts,, J4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



MILLETS. 



German, or Golden. Medium early, will grow in 

 any climate or soil; the yield in hay or seed is 

 larger than in any other grass. Grows from 

 three to five feet liigh; the heads are closelj^ 

 condensed, spikes very numerous; seeds golden 

 yellow. For seed sow in drills, from INlay 1st to 

 June 15th; for hay, broadcast, until thc'last of 

 July. Half bushel will sow an acre. Per lb. 25 

 cts.. 3 lbs. 65 cts.. pk. 40 cts., bu. $1.50. 



Common Millet. A well-known variety; very 

 early, grows from two to four feet high, with a 

 fine Dulk of stalks and leaves, and is excellent 

 for foraging; cultivation same as the above 

 variety. Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs., 60 cts., pk. 35 cts., 

 bu. $l.to. 



Hungarian Grass. A valuable forage plant. Suc- 

 ceeds well on dry, light soil: withstands the 

 drouth remarkably, jMelding two or three tons 

 of hay per acre. It is very popular, and in the 

 Western States it is used extensively. Sow 

 broadcast at the rate of half a bushel to the 

 acre, cultivate same as Millet. Per lb. 25 cts., 

 3 lbs. 60 cts., pk. 35 cts., bu. $1.25. 



