Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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CAULIFLOWER 



Ger. Bluhmen Kohl. Fr. Chow Fleur. 

 Ons ounce will produce 2000 plants. 



Cauliflower ought to receive a similar 

 treatment to Cabbage, except that it requires 

 an extra rich soil, an occasional application 

 of liquid manure and frequent watering, es- 

 pecially when heading. Early sorts In this 

 latitude are mostly sown in January or Feb- 

 ruary in hot-beds, transplanted once before 

 setting in open ground, and finally trans- 

 planted before the middle of April in rich, 

 deeply worked soil, 2 feet by 15 inches apart. 

 Late sorts are sown and cultivated like late 

 cabbage. When heading, tie the top leaves 

 together to protect from exposure to the 

 sun. 



Early Snowball Cauliflower 



EARLY SNOWBALL, The improved strain 

 that we offer of this variety is the best 

 that is grown, no difference under what 

 name it is offered. Can recommend this 

 highly to market gardeners as one of the 

 best early cauliflowers. Very early and re- 

 liable in heading. Of dwarf habit, with 

 very short outer leaves, allowing it to be 

 planted close together. Per pkt. 15 cts., 

 V 4 oz. 60 cts., oz. $2.00. 



DANISH GIANT. This variety is also listed 

 as "Dry Weather" Cauliflower. This is a 

 fine, large variety, that produces solid, pure 

 white heads, about a week or ten days later 

 than Snowball. Its main feature is the 

 fact that it will stand an unusual amount 

 of dry or warm weather and still produce 

 perfect, large, solid heads. So it is espe- 

 cially adapted for growing in localities 

 where all other sorts fail to grow. By use 

 of this strain fine cauliflower can be grown 

 in many dry districts where it has been im- 

 possible heretofore to raise this delicious 

 vegetable. Per pkt. 15 cts., *4 oz. 50 cts., 

 oz. $1.75. 



HALF EARLY PARIS. One of the most pop- 

 ular varieties in cultivation; heads very 

 white, compact, of delicious flavor, sure to 

 head and good for an early or late variety. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., % oz. 35 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A su- 

 perior variety with fine, large, well formed 

 heads. Very early, hardy, and stands dry 

 weather. The curd is very close and uni- 

 form, and well protocted by leaves, which 

 render it desirable for early and late use. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., y 2 oz. 35 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



CRESS or PEPPER GRASS 



Ger. Kress. Fr. Oresson. 



A very useful and healthful salad plant; 

 can be used alone or mixed with lettuce or 

 other salads for which it is prized; it is also 

 used for garnishing. Sow early in spring, 

 rather thickly, in shallow drills, one foot 

 apart, in the open ground; for a succession, 

 sow at short intervals throughout the season. 

 UPLAND CRESS. This is a hardy peren- 

 nial, thriving on any soil, and is the first 

 to make its appearance in early spring. It 

 grows very rapidly. The young and ten- 

 der leaves can be eaten raw, or as a salad, 

 or when the leaves become large, boiled as 

 greens. In taste it is very pleasant, hav- 

 ing the flavor of the Water Cress, and is 

 agreeable to all. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 

 cts. 



FINE CURLED. This little salad will bear 

 cutting several times; used mixed with let- 

 tuce its leaves impart an agreeable, warm, 

 pungent taste. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 V4 lb. 30 cts., $l.uu. 



BRUSSELLS SPROUTS 



Ger. Rosen Kohl. Fr. Chou de Bruzelles. 



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, resembling 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 cabbage. 

 IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best and 



leading varieties. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



CHICORY 



Ger. Ghicoric. Fr. Chicoree. 



Pursue the manner of cultivation as for 

 carrots. If to be used as a salad, blanch the 

 leaves by covering so as to exclude the light. 

 If raised for its roots, dig about the same 

 time as carrots, wash the roots and then slice 

 them either way, and dry them thoroughly by 

 artificial heat. 



LARGE ROOTED. Use to mix with, or as a 



substitute for coffee. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 

 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



POP CORN 



WHITE RICE. The best white variety 

 grown. It bears from three to six ears per 

 stalk. Always brings the best price in the 

 market. Per pkt. 5 cts., % pt. 20 cts., 2 for 

 35 cts., postpaid, by express, y 2 pk. $1.00, 

 pk. $1.75. 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN. Color of a peculiar lus- 

 trous golden yellow, and when popped of a 

 rich cream color. Very prolific. Kernel 

 and ear large; very tender. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 y 2 pt. 20 cts., 2 for 35 cts., postpaid, by ex- 

 press, y 2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. 



BLUE BEAUT1. An extra early variety 

 which pops very large and is the most ten- 

 der and crisp of all. Although the kernels 

 are black, this color does not seem to show 

 at all when popped, being then a pearly 

 white. This new variety has been bred in 

 Wisconsin and is extremely early, ripening 

 so it may be popped the same season as 

 grown, without kiln drying. When popped 

 it expands to larger size of any we have 

 ever seen, for crispness and flavor not ex- 

 celled by any. Per pkt. 5 cts., y 2 pt. 20 cts., 

 2 for 35 cts., postpaid, by express y> pk. 

 $1.50, pk. $2.50. 



