COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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BEET. 



Ger. Rurikel Eube. Fr. Betteravc. 

 One oz. will sow 50 feet of driZZ. 

 The soil which is best suited for the culture ot 

 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. This variety is the 

 most thoroughbred, with the smallest tops, most 

 uniform roots, and of superlative quality. Of 

 handsome round shape, very deep blood red in 

 color, and exceedingly sweet and tender in quality. 

 The beets grow regularly, of good marketable 

 size. They mature early, and have given the 

 very best satisfaction as a bunch beet. Per 

 pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }£ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



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., % lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., 60 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 small ness 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., M lb., 20 cts., lb., 60 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., 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. It is indispensible to 

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

 oz., 8 cts., 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., hi 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., lb., 15 cts., lb., 

 50 cts. 



Long Smooth Dark Blood. A long, smooth 

 winter variety, growing to a good size, half out 

 of the ground; color dark blood red; sweet, 

 tender, and keeps well, and is considered the 

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

 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 Chard as delicious— superior to as- 

 paragus, and lasting longer. If cut often new 

 and more tender stalks will be produced. Per 

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



EDMAND'S TURNIP BEET. 



BORECOLE, or Kale. 



Ger. Blatter-Kohl. Fr. Chou Vert. 



The Kales are excellent as greens for winter 

 and spring use. The crown or center of the head 

 cut off so as to include the leaves is the eatable 

 part. They are more hardy than cabbage, and 

 are improved by frost, but the time and manner 

 of sowing, and the culture are identical with 

 uabbage. 



GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. The kind most gen- 

 erally cultivated. It is very hardy, and like 

 the Savoys, is improved by a moderate frost. 

 The stems rise about one foot, producing 

 abundance of dark green curled and wrinkled 

 leaves. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1.00. 3 



DWARF GERMAN GREENS, OR SPROUTS. 



This is a very hardy and low growing variety; 

 The leaves are finely curled. A fine variety 

 for winter and spring use when planted in a 

 light cellar, or other protection is given from 

 the severity of the weather. In the Southern 

 and Middle States it stands well in the open 

 beds. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., J4 lb. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1.00. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



Ger. Rosen Kohl. "Fr. Chou de Bruxelles. 



This plant grows two or three feet high and 

 produces from the sides of the stalk numerous 

 little sprouts, one or two inches in diameter, re- 

 sembling Cabbages. The leaves should be broken 

 down in the fall, to give the little Cabbages room 

 to grow. They are very tender and sweet after 

 early frost. The small heads are boiled and 

 served in the manner of Cabbages. Sow in seed- 

 bed in May, transplant and cultivate like Cab- 

 bage. 



IMPROVED D WARP. One of the best and lead- 

 ing varieties. Per pkt.. 4 cts.. oz., 15 cts. 



Nelson, Mo., 1891. 

 This is my seventeenth year to buy seeds from 

 Cole's Seed Store and always find them good and 

 pure and true to name. 



W. D. BLAKELY. 



