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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



CAULIFLOWER 



Ger. Blumen Kohl. Fr. Chow Fleur. 



One 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 manurp and 

 frequent watering, especially when heading. Early 

 sorts in this latitude are mostly sown in January 

 or February in hot-beds, transplanted once before 

 setting in open ground, and finally transplanted be- 

 fore 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 head- 

 ing, tie the top leaves together to protect from ex- 

 posure to the sun. 



Early Snowball Cauliflower 



EAEL7 SNOWBALL. The improved strain 

 that we offer of this variety is the best that is 

 grown, no difference under what name it is of- 

 fered. Can recommend this highly to market 

 gardeners as one of the best early cauliflowers. 

 Very early and reliable in heading. Of dwarf 

 habit, with very short outer leaves, allowing it 

 to be planted close together. Per pkt. 15 cts., 

 Yi oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.75. 



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 especially 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 

 impossible heretofore to raise this delicious 

 vegetable. Per pkt. 15 cts., Y* oz. 60 cts., Yz 

 oz. $1.00, oz. $1.75. 



EARLY DWARF ERFURT. One of the best 

 in general cultivation, for forcing and open 

 ground; very dwarf; leaves small; heads large 

 and firm ; pure white and delicious. Per pkt. 

 10 cts., Yz oz. 65 cts., oz. $1.25. 



HALF EARLY FARIS. 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., Yz oz. 30 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A 



superior variety with fine, large, wel) formed 

 heads. Very early, hardy, and stan-is dry 

 weather. The curd is very close and v <iiform, 

 and well protected by leaves, which re ider it 

 desirable for early and late use. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., Yz. oz. 30 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



CRESS, or PEPPERGRASS 



Ger. Kress. Fr. Cresson. 



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 garnish- 

 ing. Sow early in spring, rather thickly, in shal- 

 low drills, one foot apart, in the open ground; for 

 a succession, sow at short intervals throughout the 

 season. 



UPLAND CRESS. This is a hardy perennial, 

 thriving on any soil, and is the first to make its 

 appearance in early spring. It grows very rap- 

 idly. The young and tender leaves can be eaten 

 raw, or as a salad, or when the leaves become 

 large, boiled as greens. In taste it is very 

 pleasant, having 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 cut- 

 ting several times ; used mixed with lettuce its 

 leaves impart an agreeable, warm, pungent taste. 

 Per pkt. 3 cts., oz. 6 cts., Y± lb. 15 cts., lb. 

 50 cts. 



BRUSSELLS SPROUTS 



Ger. Rosen Kohl. Fr. Ghou de Bruzelles. 



This plant grows two or three feet high and pro- 

 duces 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 man- 

 ner of cabbages. Sow in seed-bed in May, trans- 

 plant and cultivate like cabbage. 



IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best and 

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



CHICORY 



Ger. Chicoric. Fr. Chicoree. 



Pursue the manner of cultivation as for carrots. 

 If to be used as a salad, blanch the leaves by cov- 

 ering 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. 4 cts., oz 8 cts., 

 Yi lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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., qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.00. 



MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC. The most prolific 

 variety grown, a single stalk having yielded 

 eighteen ears. The kernels are nearly clear 

 white in color; the stalks grow six feet high; 

 the ears are large in size, averaging six inches. 

 It pops white and is of good quality. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.00. 



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., pt. 20 cts., 

 qt. 35 ctr, pk. $1.00. 



