COLE'S VEGETA.BLE SEEDS 



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Red Tod Strap-Leaved Turnip 



TOBACCO 



Ger. Tabac. Fr. Tabac 



One ou7ice will sou jo feet sqtcaj'e and pro- 

 duce plattts fo?' one ac7'e 



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 rub- 

 bish 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 cultivate thoroughly with plow 

 and hoe. 



An essay entitled "Tobacco Culture" by mail pre- 

 paid for 25 cts. 



HESTER. Yellow type, makes fine cigar 



stock. It has size, shape, color and texture, and 

 ripens early. It proves one of the best of the 

 yellow varieties. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % 

 lb. 60 cts. 



PRIMUS. This early tobacco grows rap- 

 idly. The leaves are large and long, fibre fine and 

 yields heavy crops of extra fine quality. The jfJants 

 stand up well; the leaves, somewhat close tog^her. 

 Its early ripening, rendering the product less, lia- 

 ble to frost. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 

 cts., $2.00. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety makes 



the sweetest, best and most substantial "Fillers," 

 and makes, when sun-cured, the best natural chew- 

 ing leaf. The favorite for the "home-spun" wher- 

 ever known. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 

 PO cts.. lb. $2.00. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old, 



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

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



HAVANA. Heavy cropper, delightful 



flavor, fine texture, much used for cigar making. 

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



POT, MEDICINAL AND 

 SWEET HERBS 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring soups, 

 meats, etc.) are indispensible to every garden, while 

 some of the medicinal herbs will also be found very 

 usefwl. 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 transplant from 

 six to ten inches apart. Care should be taken to har- 

 vest 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. 



^NISE. Used for cordial, garnishing 



and flavoring; the seeds have an agreeable aroma- 

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



3ALM. The leaves have a fragrant 



odor and are used for making a pleasant bever- 

 age, known as balm wine, also for balm tea, for 

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



^ASIL 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 extensively used for flavoring bread, pastry, 



soups, etc. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 25 

 cts. 



CORIANDER. The seeds are used in the 



manufacture of liquors, in confectioner^', and a 

 great number of culinary preparations. Per pkt. 4 

 cts., oz. 10 cts.. 14 lb. 2.5 cts.. lb. 75 cts. 



DILL. The seeds have an aromatic odor, 



and warm, pungent taste. They are used as a 

 condiment, and also for pickling with cucumbers 

 to heighten the flavor. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 10 

 cts.. 14. lb. 25 cts., ]h. 75 ct^. 



*HOREHOUND. This herb is a favorite 



remedy in pulmonary complaints. It enters large- 

 ly into the composition of cough syrups and loz- 

 enges. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 ct«. 



* HYSSOP. The leaves and flower stalks 



are used medicinally; it is a stimulant and expec- 

 torant, and employed in humoral asthma 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 per- 

 finn" linen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



MARJORAM SWEET. The leaves and 



ends of the shoots are highly esteemed for season- 

 ing, both in summer and dried for winter use. 

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



SAFFRON. The flower is the part used 



medicinally, which should be picked while in full 

 bloom, and dried for use. Per pkt. 4 cts., or. 10 

 cts. 



*SAi5E BROAD-LEAVED. The most ex- 

 tensively used of all herbs for seasoning and 

 dressing; indispensable. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 14 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



SUMMER SAVORY. The plant is aro- 

 matic. 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 cul- 

 inary herb. The young leaves and tops are used 

 four soups, dressing and sauce, either green or dry. 

 Th}TTie 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 sometimes cook- 

 ed, 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 poul- 

 try yards. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CARAWAY SEED. For flavoring. Per 



oz. 5 cts., 1/4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



We a}-e old customers of your seed hoicse 

 but we find that we cannot get seeds equal 

 to "Cole's," so we se7id you agai7i a?id advise 

 our neighbors to do the same. Loins Rich- 

 ards, Greene Co., Iowa, 



