RAPE 
DWARF ESSEX—Leaves smooth, quick growing may 
be cut for greens in three weeks after seeding. Sow any 
time from Spring through Fall. 1 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; Ib. 
55¢ Postpaid. 
RHUBARB 
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 
or 4 inches high, thin out in rows 6 to 10 inches apart. 
Transplant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil. Set 
out the roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; the following 
spring it will be fit to use. 
CRIMSON WINTER—Crimson stems of the finest color 
and quality, very early and continuing bearing over a 
long period. 
RHUBARB ROOTS—See Page 32. 
SALSIFY 
OR OYSTER PLANT 
1 oz. for 50 feet of drill 
Slow growing, hardy; requires 150 to 180 days; better 
if frosted. 
Requires a well enriched, mellow soil, which, previous 
to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 18 
inches. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart; 
cover the seed with fine soil 1%, inches in depth, and 
when the plants are strong enough, thin out to 6 inches 
apart. As the leaves resemble grass, be careful they 
are not mistaken for it when weeding. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—A new and im- 
proved type, producing roots of nearly double the size 
and weight of the old varieties; mild and delicately 
flavored. 
SORREL 
BROAD LEAVED (60 days) 
A hardy plant grown for its leaves, which are used 
as boiling “greens” or salad. Seed should be sown thinly 
in drills early in spring. When well started thin out 
to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The leaves can 
be gathered for use at any time after the plants are well 
started in growth, and the roots will continue to produce 
a further supply. The plant is entirely hardy, and, 
starting into growth early the following spring, will 
afford a large supply of fine “greens” quite early. 
PRICES 
RHUBARB PEt: Obp EVA Ee) Ure), 
Crimson Winter _ $.15 $.50 $1.50 $5.00 
SALISFY 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Tslandiye ss 5 45 1.35 4.00 
SORRELL 
Broad. weate y 15 .35 LAS 3.50 
Narrow Leaf _._ LED .50 1.50 5.00 
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SPINACH 
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 12 to 15 lbs. per acre 
Spinach is rich in vitamins A and C. For late spring 
and carly summer use, sow the seed during February, 
March and April in drills one foot to 20 inches apart, 
one-half to one inch deep. When the plants are well 
started, thin out to 4 to 6 inches apart. 
For winter and early spring use, sow either in drills 
or broadeast during August, September and October. 
Number of days indicated shows time required from 
sowing to earliest cutting date. Long Standing varieties 
remain in marketable condition 10 days to 2 weeks 
longer. 
AMERICA—(50 days) A long standing heavy yielding, 
slow growing, warm weather variety with heavy thick, 
glossy dark green leaves, densely erumpled and savoyed. 
Plant averages 7 in. tall by 12 in. across at maturity. 
Won Silver Medal in All America trials. 
RESELECTED BLOOMSDALE SAVOY—(40 days) For 
either fall or late winter sowing, a truly reselected 
strain developed by a Holland Plant Breeder for uni- 
formly curled large heavy plants. Fast growing vigorous 
variety. 
EXTRA DARK GREEN SAVOY—(40 days) About two 
days later than Reselected, but plants are larger, less 
liable to bolt to seed, more heavily crumpled and of 
more upright growth. The very dark green color, how- 
ever, is its chief advantage and in making the selections 
for this deep color and plant breeder has also improved 
the strain in its savoyed characteristics and absolute 
freedom from smooth leaved plants. 
EARLY LONG STANDING SAVOY—(42 days) Nearly 
as early as Reselected Savoy but has the very valuable 
advantage of standing in perfect condition, without 
bolting to seed, 10 to 14 days longer. This feature is 
worth thousands of dollars to spinach growers, for with 
this variety it is possible to market the crop when it 
is convenient and advantageous for the grower to do 
so. Many severe losses have been incurred because cut- 
ters were not available, weather conditions unfavorable, 
or prices were too low, but Early Long Standing will 
wait for eutters, for weather, and for prices. 
Extra Dark Green Savoy 
26 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ® 
Superior Seeds 
