COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TOBACCO. 



Ger. Tahac. Fr. Tahac. 

 One oz. will sow 3i> 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 sood plan is to burn a quantitv 

 of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the ground 

 intended tor 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 lightly. When the plants are about six 

 inches high transplant into rows W2 feet apart 

 each way, and cultivate thoroughly with plow 

 and hoe. 



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PRIMUS. This distinct early tobacco grows 

 rapidly, and in many respects is one of the 

 most valuable. The leaves are large and long, 

 fibre fine and yields heavy crops of extra fine 

 quality. The plants stand up well; the leaves, 

 somewhat close together. Its early ripening, 

 rendering the product less liable to frost, are 

 qualities which cannot fail to recommend Pri- 

 mus as one of the best and surest to plant. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., % B> 75 cts., & $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,, % B) 75 cts., 

 fi> $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., Ya B> 65 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 2) 75 cts. 



HAVANA. From seed imported from the best 

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



SUNFLOWER SEEDS. 



Mammoth Russian Sunflower. Sunflower seed is 

 the best egg-producing food known for poultry ; 

 they eat it greedily, keeping them in fine con- 

 dition, and fatten well on it. It is also being 

 planted in low grounds and around drains as a 

 preventative of malarial fevers. It can be 

 planted on any waste piece of ground from 

 first of May to first of J uly. Plant in hills 3 

 feet apart. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 6 cts., M lb. 12 

 cts.. lb. 35 cts.. 10 lbs. $1.25. 



BLACK GIANT SUNFLOWER. This fine, new 

 variety is a great improvement over the com- 

 mon sunflower. It mostly produces one mam- 

 moth head, and the seeds are much smaller, 

 therefore, being much better for feeding poul- 

 try. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., & B> 15 cts., B> 50 cts. 



POT, MEDICINAL AND 

 SWEET HERBS. 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring soups, 

 meats, etc.) are indispensable to every garden, 

 while some of the medicinal herbs will also be 

 found very useful. Herbs in general love a 

 mellow and free soil. Sow early in spring, in 

 shallow drills, one foot apart, and when well up 

 thin out or transplant from six to ten inches 

 apart. Care should be taken to harvest them 

 properly. Do this on a dry day just before they 

 come into full blossom ; dry quickly in the shade, 

 pack close in dry boxes to exclude the air en- 

 tirely. 



Those marked with a * are perennial, and 

 when once obtained in the garden may be pre- 

 served for years with little attention. 



ANISE. (Pimpinelia Amsum.) bseu tor coraiai, 

 garnishing and flavoring; the seeds have an 

 agreeable aromatic taste. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 

 10 cts. 



*BALM. (Melissa Officinalis.) The leaves have a 

 fragrant odor and are used for making a pleas- 

 ant beverege, known as balm wine.also for balm 

 tea, for use in fevers. Per pkt., 4 cts.. oz., 20 cts. 



BAsIL SWiEf. (Ocymum Basilicum.) The leaves 

 are used for flavoring soups, and highly sea- 

 soned dishes. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 20 cts. 



BENE. (Sesamum Orientale.) A very useful herb. 

 One or two of its leaves, when freshly gathered 

 and stirred into a pint of water, makes one of 

 the most efficacious drinks, given in moderate 

 quantities, in case of dysentary that can be 

 used. Per pkt.. 5 cts., oz„ 25 cts. 



*CARaWAY. (Carum Carui.) Grown for seeds, 

 which are extensively used for flavoring bread 

 pastry, soups, etc. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., 

 M lb., 25 cts. 



CORIAN DER. (Goriandmm Sativum.) The seeds 

 form an important article of commerce; they 

 are used in the manufacture of liquors, in con- 

 fectionery and a great number of culinary 

 preparations. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., % lb., 

 25 cts., lb.. 75 cts. 



DILL. (Anethum Oraveolens.) The seeds have 

 an aromatic odor and warm, pungent taste. 

 They are used as a condiment, and also for pick- 

 ling with cucumbers to heighten the flavor. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., Y\ lb., 25 cts., lb., $1. 



*HOREHOUND. (Marrubium Vulgare.) This herb 

 is much used for medicinal purposes. It is use- 

 ful in asthma and jaundice, and is a favorite 

 remedy in pulmonary complaints. It enters 

 largely into the composition of cough syrups 

 and lozenges. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



*HOP SEED. (Hamulus Nupulus.) A climbing 

 plant universally known by all. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 35 cts. 



*HVSSQP. (Hyssopus Officinalis.) The leaves 

 and flower stocks are used medicinally; it is a 

 stimulant and expectorant, and employed in 

 humoral asthma and chronic catarrh. Per pkt. 



4 ct., oz., 25 cts. 



*LA VENDER. (Lmvendula Vera.) It is cultivated 

 for its fragrant spikes of flowers which are used 

 for the distillation of Lavender Water. Being 

 dried and put up in paper bags, they are also 

 used to perfume linen. Per pkt,, 5 cts.. oz., 20 cts. 



MAJORAM SWEST. (Origamum Major am. The 

 leaves and the ends of the shoots are highly 

 esteemed for seasoning, both in summer and 

 dried tor winter use. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz.. 20 cts. 



^ROSEMARY. (Eosemarinus Officinalis.) An aro- 

 matic, ornamental herb; the leaves are used 

 for seasoning. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



SAFF RON. (Carthamus Tinctorius.) The flower 

 is the part used medicinally, which should be 

 picked while in full bloom, and dried for use. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts. 



*SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. (Salvia Officinalis.) It 

 is cultivated principally for the leaves, which 

 are used both dry and green, as a seasoning 

 for stuffings, soups, meats and stews. It is also 

 used for flavoring in cheese making. Tea made 

 from its leaves is an excellent sudorific, caus- 

 ing profuse perspiration. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 

 cts., hi lb., 50 cts., lb., $2. 



SUMMER SAVORY. (Satureia Hortensis.) The 

 plant is quite aromatic, and has a pleasant 

 odor. The tops are used either green or dry, 

 in stuffing fowls or meats, also for salads and 

 soups. Per pkt.. 5 cts., oz., 20 cts. 



*SWEET THYME. (Tliy me Vulgaris.) It is both a 

 medicinal and culinary herb. The young leaves 

 and tops are used for soup, dressing and sauce, 

 either green or dry. Thyme tea is acure for 

 nervous headache. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



SORREL, FRENCH. The leaves having an acid 

 taste, may be employed in salads; it is used 

 principally for soups, and is sometimes cooked 

 as Kale or Spinach. It makes a good dish, and 

 should be more extensively cultivated. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts. 



WORMWOOD, (Artemisia Absinthium.) Used 

 medicinally, and is beneficial for poultry; 

 should be planted in poultry yards. Per pkt.. 



5 cts., oz.. 25 cts. 



Caraway Seed. For flavoring. Per oz., 5 cts., M 

 lb., 15 cts., lb., 40 cts. 



