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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



DEFIANCE CABBAGE LETTUCE. 



DEFIANCE CABBAGE. Another fine new va- 

 riety of lettuce, and by some considered even 

 better than the Hard Head. This is a large 

 growing summer lettuce, which we have found 

 to be unexcelled as a long standing sort. The 

 leaves are of a light green color, and it remains 

 tor a long season tender and crisp, and is es- 



?ecially adapted for use in private gardens, 

 'hose of our customers who try it, will cer- 

 tainly be well pleased with it. Per pkt., 5 cts. 

 oz. 15 cts., M lb. 50 cts. 

 GOLDEN STONEHEAD. A fine variety, with 

 very solid heads, of superb quality and great 

 beauty. It is quite as early as the White Ten- 

 nis Ball, has larger heads, and is unsurpassed 

 for table use. We do not hesitate to recom- 

 mend it most highly for forcing or earliest 

 spring crop. Its handsome appearance com- 

 mands a ready sale. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., 

 -% lb., 50 cts. 



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., lb., 40 cts. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM. A distinct variety of 

 cabbage lettuce. It forms round, solid heads, 

 of a jaedium 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., U lb., 50 cts. 



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., \i 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. Tts 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., V4. lb., 30 cts., lb., SI. 



HANSON LETTUCE. 



IMPROVED HANSON. We have a very nne 

 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., H 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.,, % 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., M lb., 50 cts. 



MUSK MELON. 



Ger. Melone, Ft. 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 

 3an be found; put ten or twelve seeds in each 

 nill, and after they are out of danger from bugs, 

 thin out to three or four plants; when small, 

 lust with ashes or air-slacked lime, when tho 

 lew is on, to protect from bugs. 



THE BANQUET. See Novelties. 

 WINTER PINE APPLE. See Novelties. 



EMERALD OEM MUSK MELON. 



EMERALD GEM. This variety is a great acquisi- 

 tion. Extra early, very prolific and hardy, and 

 the most delicious melon grown. Skin smooth 

 and of an emerald green; flesh very thick, of a 

 salmon color. It is so very juicy and rich that 

 it almost drops to pieces (like a rich cake). The 

 flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. 

 Everyone should give this variety a trial. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; M lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



