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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



CAULIFLOWER 



Ger. Blumen Kohl. Fr. Chou Fleur 

 One ounce will produce 2,000 plants 

 Cauliflower ought to receive a similar treatment io 

 Cabbage, except that it requires an extra rich svil 

 an occasional application of liquid manure and fre- 

 quent watering, especially when heading. Early sorts 

 in this latitude are mostly sown in January or 

 February in hot-beds, transplanted once before set- 

 ting in open ground, and finally transplanted 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. 



Cauliflower— Early Snowball 

 EARLY .SNOWBALL. The improved 



strain that we offer of this variety is the best that 

 is grown, no difference under what name it is offer- 

 ed. Can recommend this highly to market garden- 

 ers 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. 20 cts., oz. $1.00, oz. 

 $2.00. 



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., 

 oz. 65 cts., oz. $1.25. 



HALF EARLY PARIS. One of the most 



popular 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., Vz oz. 

 30 cts., oz. GO cts. 

 LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A 

 superior variety with fine, large, well-formed heads. 

 Very early, hardy, and stands dry weather. The 

 curd is very close and uniform, and well protected 

 by leaves, which render it desirable for early and 

 late use. Per pkt. 5 cts., ^2 oz. 30 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



CHICORY 



Ger. Chicfjiif. Pr. C^iicorcc 



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 root, 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., 1/4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 eta. 



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 garnishing. 

 Sow early in spring, rather thickly, in shallow 

 drills, one foot apart, in the open groimd; for a suc- 

 cession, sow at short intervals throughout the season. 



UPLAND CRESS. This is a hardy per- 

 ennial, thriving on any soil, and is the first to 

 make its appearance in early spring. It grows very 

 rapidly. 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 pleas- 

 ant, 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 cutting several times; used mixed with lettuce 

 its leaves impart an agreeable, warm, pungent 

 taste. Per pkt. 3 cts., oz. 6 cts., % lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



Ger. Rosen Kohl. Fr. Chou. de Bruxelles 

 This plant grows two or three feet high and pro- ; 

 duces from the sides of the stalk numerous little j 

 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 cab- 

 bages. Sow in seed-bed in May, transplant and 

 cultivate like cabbage. 



IMPROVED DWARF. One of the best 



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



POP CORN 



WHITE RICE. The best white variety 



grown. It bears from three to six ears per stalk. 

 I 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 pro- 

 lific 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. 



I 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.00. 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN. Color of a peculiar 



lustrous 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 

 cts., pk. $1.00. 



y wish to say that we have used yoii7- seeds 

 for a niujiber of years and like them ve?y 

 much. We nearly always have the best 

 <^arden in town. Thankino^ you for past 

 favors. Mrs. Jennie V. Smith, Kane Co., 

 Illinois. 



