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RHUBARB or PIE-PLANT 



VICTORIA. An improved variety producing extra-large, thick RHUBARB ROOTS. Strong roots, for early spring delivery 

 stalks. It is a main-crop sort with a long season of bearing. Pkt. 1-year, each 15 cts., per doz. $1.50; $12.00 per 100; postage 



10 cts., oz. 25 cts., \i lb. 75 cts. additional. 



SPINACH 



The value of fresh Spinach in the diet is just beginning to be appreciated. It is particularly rich in tonic mineral salts and vitamines, and 

 these vitamines are believed to be present in a form which is not broken down or lost in boiling. By means of succession plantings, Spinach 

 may be had all summer long, fresh from the garden. The first sowings should be made just as early in the spring as the ground can be made 

 ready to receive the seed. Succession plantings may be made every ten days or two weeks up to the first of October, at which time a large 

 planting should be made and protected with straw or dead leaves for winter and early spring use. 



RFC ICPRT'^ F1VIPR ATT) This is the first year we have introduced this variety to the trade, have given this sort a fair trial in 

 l'l-'VlVljIX. * i-tiliLdl\t\LiU » tn ; s coun try and abroad and find it to be just what the gardeners have been looking for. Only a 

 few days later than the Bloomsdale sorts, with dark green, thick crumpled leaves. The plant is of upright growth, a few days later 

 than Bloomsdale and remains in firm, edible condition for much longer time. This spinach is an excellent quality for home garden. Oz. 

 15 cts., M lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.00. 



KING OF DENMARK, or ANTVORSKOV. This in our estimation, is 



one of the most valuable new vegetables developed in recent years. For 



the home gardener it is especially valuable as it will stand the hottest kind 



of weather and remains in prime condition without shooting to seed longer 



than any other sort. Oz. pkt. 10 cts., }4, lb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 BLOOMSDALE SAVOY, RESELECTED SEED. This is by far the most 



popular Spinach among the gardeners and is the best Spring and Fall Spinach 



The plant is of upright growth, with thick glossy dark green leaves of medium 



size, pointed and quite broad, and crumpled or blistered like those of Savoy 



Cabbage. This Spinach is suitable for the home garden. Oz. 15 cts., lb. 



30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



VICTORIA. Compact plants with round, crumpled leaves of the very best 



quality; dark green. Does best in early spring and fall but gives good results 



at all seasons. Oz. pkt. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts., Ib. 60 cts. 

 EARLY GIANT THICK-LEAF. A quick-growing variety with large, pointed 



leaves of a thick, almost leathery consistency, but of first rate quality never- 

 theless. It stands warm weather well but is most largely used for the first 



spring crop. Oz. pkt. 10 cts., \± lb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 BLOOMSDALE IMP. LONG STANDING. This introduction now so well 



known has proven to be of exceptional merit. The advantage of this variety 



is that it will stand in fine edible condition from ten to fourteen days longer 



than the regular Bloomsdale. This variety is practically free from the early 



bolting male plants, the leaves are heavily crumpled and of deep dark green 



color and extra thick. These qualities are found in our strain in the highest 



possible measure. Oz. 10c: J^lb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 JULIANA. One of the best second-early varieties with very dark green thick 



crumpled leaves and will stand two weeks longer than Savoy without bolting 



to seed. Oz. pkt. 15 cts., J£ lb. 35 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 YELLOWS RESISTANT. Commonly known as "Blight Proof." Is resistant 



to blight and should be used where blight is prevalent. Oz. pkt. 15 cts., 



}/i lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach 



MpW 7p AT AND SPINACH ^ e seet * 13 slow anc * irre § u ' ar in germinating but, once started, the plants grow rapidly and by 

 UlifT LiLitXLitWWJ ul 111 ri midsummer will often measure 4 or 5 feet in diameter and 3 feet high. The first crop may be 

 cut when the plants are about half grown, taking only the tips of the branches. As fast as these tips are gathered, the main stalks produce 

 more side shoots and it seems that the more one gathers the faster it develops. The tips of the branches are always brittle and tender, 



equal in flavor to any Spinach grown. New Zealand 

 Spinach will grow in partial shade and is a profitable 



greenhouse crop to follow forcing Tomatoes. 

 15 cts., }4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Oz. pkt. 



Lucullus Swiss Chard 



SWISS CHARD or SPINACH BEET 



It is only in recent years that Swiss Chard has received 

 the attention that it deserves, but now that home gardeners 

 are beginning to appreciate its many valuable qualities, 

 it is growing in popularity at a remarkable rate. Swiss 

 Chard is a type of Beet growing all to top instead of root. 

 The leaves are long and broad with thick stalks and mid- 

 ribs, and are produced in great abundance. The leafy 

 portion on either side of the midribs is cooked like Spinach, 

 while the stalks and midribs are cut up and served like 

 stewed Celery. Both are of delicious flavor, much to be 

 preferred to ordinary Beet greens. Swiss Chard is grown 

 in much the same manner as Beets except that the seed- 

 lings should be thinned to stand a foot apart. 



LUCULLUS. The most popular variety. Leaves 

 attractively crinkled and curled, and of extra-fine 

 quality. Plants grow about 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., U lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



LARGE SILVER-RIBBED. Larger growing than Lucul- 

 lus, with smooth, or slightly crinkled, light green leaves 

 and broad, white ribs. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 ct«. f M lb 

 40 cts., lb. $1.00. 



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