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Cole's Seed Store, Fella, Iowa 



RUTA-BAGA, or Swede Turnip 



The Ruta-Baga, Swedish or Russian Tur- 

 nip, is extensively grown for a farm crop; 

 the roots close-grained, very hard, and will 

 endure a considerable degree of cold without 

 injury. The roots are best preserved in a pit 

 or cellar during the winter, and excellent for 

 the table early in spring. Sow from middle 

 of May to middle of June in drills two feet 

 apart, and thin out or transplant to eight or 

 ten inches. 



BREAKSTONE. They are medium size, very 

 quick growing, the roots are smooth, white, 

 with faint green top. The flesh is perfect- 

 ly white, fine grained, remarkably tender 

 and very sweet; it is the finest table turnip 

 for winter and spring use we have ever 

 seen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., y± lb. 20 

 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN. This variety is 

 largely grown in this country, both for the 

 table and feeding stock; flesh very solid; 

 fine quality; keeps well until summer. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 

 cts. 



CARTER'S IMPERIAL. HARDY. A most 

 excellent sort for either table use or feed- 

 ing- stock; flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet 

 and rich, it is a hardy sort, yields enor- 

 mously, a good keeper, and one of the best. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., y± lb. 15 cts., lb. 

 50 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN". This variety is very pop- 

 ular among gardeners. Shape smooth and 

 regular, flesh pure white, of extraordinary 

 solidity, very sweet, mild and well flavored^; 

 retains its freshness until spring; as a 

 table variety must be classed among the 

 best. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., y± lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



TOBACCO 



One ounce will sow 30 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 good plan is to burn a 

 quantity of brush and rubbish in the spring, 

 on the ground intended for the seed bed; then 

 dig and thoroughly 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 3% feet apart each way, and cul- 

 tivate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 



An essay entitled "Tobacco Culture" by 

 mail prepaid for 25 cts. 



PRIMUS. This early tobacco grows rapidly. 

 The leaves are large and long, fibre fine 

 and yields heavy crops of extra fine qual- 

 ity. The plants stand up well; the leaves, 

 somewhat close together. Its early ripen- 

 ing renders the product less liable to frost. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts., lb. 

 $2.00. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety makes the 

 sweetest, best and most substantial "Fill- 

 ers," and makes, when sun-cured, the best 

 natural chewing leaf. The favorite for the 

 "homespun" wherever known. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., i/4 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAP. An old, well- 

 known variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 % lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



HAVANNA. Heavy cropper, delightful 

 flavor, fine texture, much used for cigar 

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



IMPROVED WHITE BURLET. Seed of this 

 fine strain is grown on the famous lime- 

 stone fields of Tennessee. Well-known 

 standard main crop variety of great merit. 

 A mild and sweet tobacco. It is extra fine 

 for manufacturing in nearly every manner 

 that tobacco is used. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., % lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



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 trans- 

 plant 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 

 entirely. 



Those marked with a (*) are perennial, and 

 when once obtained in the garden may be 

 preserved for years with little attention. 

 ANISE. Used for cordial, garnishing and 

 flavoring; the seeds have an agreeable aro- 

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

 BALM. The leaves have a fragrant odor and 

 are used for making a pleasant beverage 

 known as balm wine, also for balm tea, for 

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

 BASIL SWEET. The leaves are used for 

 flavoring soups, and highly seasoned dishes. 

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

 CARAWAY. Grown for seeds, which are ex- 

 tensively used for flavoring bread, pastry, 

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

 lb. 25 cts. 



CORIANDER. The seeds are used in the 

 manufacture of liquors, in confectionery, 

 and a great number of culinary prepara- 

 tions. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 25 

 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



DIIiIi. The seeds have an aromatic odor, and 

 warm, pungent taste. They are used as a 

 condiment, and also for pickling with cu- 

 cumbers to heighten the flavor. Per pkt. 



4 cts., oz. 10 cts., y± lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 *HOREHOUND. This herb is a favorite rem- 

 edy in pulmonary complaints. It enters 

 largely' into the composition of cough 

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

 25 cts. 



HYSSOP. The leaves and flower stalks are 

 used medicinally; it is a stimulant and ex- 

 pectorant, and employed in humoral asth- 

 ma and chronic catarrh. Per pkt. 4 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



LAVENDER. 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. 



MARJORAM SWEET. The leaves and ends 

 of the shoots are highly esteemed for sea- 

 soning, both in summer and dried for win- 

 ter use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



SAFFRON. The flower is the part used med- 

 icinally, which should be picked while in 

 full blossom and dried for use. Per pkt. 

 4 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



-SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. The most exten- 

 sively used of all herbs for seasoning and 

 dressing; indispensable. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



SUMMER SAVORY. The plant is aromatic. 

 The tops are used either green or dry, in 

 stuffing meats, also for salads and soups. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. ■ 



*SWEET THYME. A medicinal and culinary 

 herb. The young leaves and tops are used 

 for soups, dressing and sauce, either green 

 or dry. Thyme tea is a cure 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 some- 

 times cooked, as Kale or Spinach. It makes 

 a good dish. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



*WORMWOOD. 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 

 £ts^ 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



