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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 strong, and the yield of handsome 

 tubers of great uniformity of size is unusually 

 large —less tli an ten per cent of the potatoes 

 dug have beon of unmarketable size." Per 

 lb„ 30 cts., 3 lb., 75 cts., pk., 50 cts., bush., $1 25, 

 bbl., S3.00. 



HARBINGER. This new variety comes highly 

 recommended, the introducer says: "It is 

 destined to be the great market potato of the 

 future. The tubers grow large and long, 

 rather fiat, and its smooth, glossy skin is the 

 color of your hand. They have the great fancy 

 market color, which will sell them at sight, for 

 the highest price in any market. With an 

 equal chance will out yield any other late 

 potato in the country. From every quarter 

 comes unbounded commendation of its im- 

 mense yield, great hardyhood, freedom froin 

 rot, its matchless beauty and fine quality. Per 

 lb., 30 cts.. 3 lbs., 75 cts., not prepaid, pk., 50 cts., 

 bush., $1.50, bbl., $3.50. 



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 high; the heads are closely 

 condensed, spikes very numerous; seeds golden 



J el low. For seed sow In drills, from May 1st to 

 une 15th; for hay, broadcast, until the last of 

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

 cts.. 3 lbs. 65 cts.. pk. 40 cts., bu. $1. 

 Common Millet. A well-known variety; very 

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

 fine bulk 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.ll. 



Hungarian Grass. A valuable forage plant. Suc- 

 ceeds well on dry, light soil: withstands the 

 drouth remarkably, yielding 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. GO cts., pk. 36 cts., bu. $1. 



GRASS SEEDS. 



Price Subjeot 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 •} lbs. per acre 

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

 pk., 50 cts., bush., $1.75. 



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., 35 Cts., 3 lbs., 

 $1.00, pk., 90 cts., bush.. $3.00. 



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 cood 

 hay.ij 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. (Dactylic 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 2V 2 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 up 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.. ok. 60 cts.. bu. $2.00. 



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 mixtures for pastures, 

 lawns, etc. On account of its agreeable odor it 

 deserves a place in the flower garden. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., M lb.. 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



SUGAR CANE SEED. 



Early Amber. This variety is taking the lead 

 among the farmers of the west, from the per- 

 fect success which they have met with in the 

 manufacture of both syrup and sugar. Cul- 

 ture and time of planting same as corn, and 

 may be planted as late as the 15th of June. 

 Two or three pounds are required per acre. 

 Per lb.. 25 cts., 3 lbs., 70 cts., by express, 10 lbs., 

 50 cts., 100 lbs., $3.00. 



A bonk entitled "Sugar Canes; Their Culture 

 and Manufacture," prepaid for 75 cents. 



BROOM CORN SEED. 



California Golden. An excellent standard va- 

 riety, grows a very fine brush of good length, 

 and is free from the large center stem. 

 Bleaches very easily, even in the sun. Per pkt., 

 5 CtS., pt., 20 cts., qt., 35 cts., pk., GO cts., bush., 

 $2 00. 



IMPROVED EVERGREEN. One of the best for 

 general culture, ripens early, grows 8 to 9 feet 

 high, finest brush, never crooked, pood length. 

 Plant in hills 18 inches apart in the rows and 

 the rows 3 feet apart. Requires similar land 

 and later planting than corn. Per pkt.. 5 cts., 

 pt., 20 cts., qt., 3d cts.. pk.. 60 cts., bush., $2.00. 

 A treatise entitled " Broom Corn and Brooms " 

 and its cultivation, prepaid for 50 cts. 



