Helena. Montana. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS— (Continued. ) 1 05 
RHUBARB 
Rhubarb, 
Honareb 
RHUBARB — (Monarch.) 
Pkt., 5c; Oz 20c 
Largest and most pro- 
ductive variety known. 
Will grow 15 to 20 
inches long and fully 
IV> inches. bro,ad. Sow 
Rhubarb seed in drills 
one inch deep and thin 
out to six inches apart; 
transplant in the fall to 
deep, manured soil 
setting the plants four 
to six feet apart each 
way. 
RHUBARB — (Viotoria.) 
Pkt., 10c; Oz 25c 
Very large, highly col- 
ored and of good flavor. 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT 
(One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill.) 
Culture. — Sow the seed in light, deep soil, 
tarly in spring, in drills 12 inches apart ,and 
1 inch deep, thinning out the young plants 
In /( OP 5 inches. The roots will be ready 
lor use in October, when a supply should 
be taken up and stored like carrots. Those 
remaining will suffer no injury by being 
left in the ground till spring, but should 
be dug before commencing their growth. 
SALSIFY— (Mammoth Sandwich Island.) 
Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb $1.25 
We consider this the largest and most 
profitable salsify in cultivation; roots 
lare two to three times the size of the 
ordinary salsify, and of more agreeable 
flavor. It is pure whif« in color, and 
invaluable to market gardeners. 
Sandwich 
Island 
Salsify. 
SPINACH 
Spinach- (Improved Thick 
L&aved.) 
(One ounce for 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds in drills 
for one acre.) 
The main crop .is sown in September. It is sometimes 
covered up in expos ed pl aces with straw or salt hay dur- 
ing winter, which pre- 
venls it from being 
cut with frosts; but in 
sheltered fields there 
is no necessity for 
covering. For sum- 
mer use it may be 
sown at internals of 
(wo or three weeks, 
from April to Augusl. 
Spinach is best de- 
veloped and most ten- 
der and succulent 
when grown in rich 
soil. 
SPINACH— (Lonfl 
Standing.) Pkt., 5c; 
Oz., 10c; % Lb., 15c; 
Lb 45c 
The best variety for 
family use, as the 
plants remain in 
good condition 
longer without rnn- 
ning to seed than the round-leaved sorts. Thick, well 
flavored leaves. 
Spinach (Lonn Stnndino.) 
SPINACH— (Improved Thick Leaved.) Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; 
% Lb., 15c; Lb 45c 
This variety grows very quickly, forming a cluster of 
slightly wrinkled leaves of fine color and quality. 
Especially recommended for miBrket gardeners. Sow 
in rich ground— the richer the better. If for early 
spring use, sow in the fall and protect the young plants 
with a covering of light manure or straw. 
SPINACH— (New Zealand.) Oz., 10c; Vt Lb., 30c; Lb., $1.00 
The stems and leaves of this var.iety are soft, thick, 
fleshy and crystalline in appearance. Started early 
in the spring, the plants will resist heat and make slrong 
growth during the summer. 
SQUASH 
(One ounce to 10 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre.) 
There are two distinct types. The Summer is culti- 
vat^ed for the tender young fruits which are used in the 
green or growing stage during the summer months. The 
Winter squashes produce larger h.ard-shell fruits, which 
are gathered in the fall before there in danger of their 
being injured by frost, and stored in a warm, dry place 
for winter use. A few of the varieties, notably Fordhook 
may be used in either state. 
Squash (White Bush Scallop.) 
SQUASH— (White Bush Scallop.) Oz., lOe; % Lb., 30c; 
Lb 85c 
The fruit is a beautifully waxy white of superior qual- 
ity; the best early squash. 
SQUASH- (Giant Summer Crookncck.) Oz., 10c; Vi Lb., 
30c; Lb $1.00 
As early as the common Summer Grookneck, and much 
larger, often measuring from 15 to 18 inches in length, 
of bright golden color and very best quality. Com- 
mands an extra price in m,arkct. 
Squash (Warted Hubbard.) 
SQUASH— (Chicago Warted Hubbard.) Oz., lOo; Vi Lb., 35c: 
Lb $1.25 
It is similar in size and quality to the Hubbard. The 
vines are vigorous and productive, while the large dark 
olive-green fruits are rather more heavily warted. Very 
handsome in appearance; an excellent keeper and of 
splendid quality. 
