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HELENA. MONTANA. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS— (Continued). 99 
Rhubarb, 
Uonareb « 
HHUBARB 
No. 54. 
RHUBARB 
RHUBARB — (Monarch.) 
Pkt. 5c; Oz 20c 
Largest and most pro- 
ductive variety known. 
Will grow 15 to 20 
inches long and l'ull> 
IVa inches broad. I^'ow 
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 loui 
lo six feel apart each 
way. 
RHUBARB — (Victoria.) 
Pkt. 10c; Oz -'.J< 
Verv largo, highly col- 
— • ored and of good f lavoi 
ROOTS— fSee under Vegetable Plants.) Pag< 
SPINACH— (Improved Thick Leaved.) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; V4 
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT 
(One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill.) 
Culture— Sow Ihe seed in light, deep soil 
larly in spring, in drills 12 inches apart and 
1 inch deep, thinning out the young planU 
lo 4 or 5 inches. The roots will be reai > 
tor use in October, when a supply should 
be taken up and stored like carrots. Thosi 
remaining will suffer no injury by beiiig 
left in the ground till sprmg, but shoulu 
be dug before connncncing their growth. 
SALSIFY— (Mammoth Sandwich Island.) 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 14-Lb. 40c; Lb $1.25 
We consider this the largest and most 
profitable salsify in cultivation; roots 
are two to three times the size of the 
ordinary salsify, and of more agreeable 
flavor. Tt is pure white in color, and 
invaluable to market gardeners. 
Salsify 
(Sandwich 
Island.) 
SPINACH 
(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 exposed places with si raw or salt hay dur- 
ing winter, which pre- 
vents it from being 
cut with frosts; but in 
sheltered fields then 
is no necessity foi 
covering. For sum- 
mer use it may be 
sown at intervals ol 
two or three weeks, 
from April to August. 
Spinach (Improved Thick Leaved.) Spinach is best de- 
veloped and most ten- 
der and succulent 
when grown in rich 
soil. 
SPINACH — (Lono 
Standing.) Pkt. 5e: 
Oz. lOc; %-Lb. I5e; 
Lb 35p 
The best variety for 
family use, as Ihe 
plants remain in 
, good condition 
Spinach (Lonu Standirifl.) longer without run- 
ning lo seed than the round-leaved sorts. Thick, well 
flavored leaves. 
Lb. 15c; Lb. 
35c 
This variety grows very quickly, forming a cluster ol 
slightly wrinkled leaves of fine color and quality. 
Especially recommended for market 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; Vi-Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
The stems and leaves of this variety are soft, thick 
fleshy and crystalline in appearance. Started earl> 
in the spring, the plants will resist heat and makt 
strong growth during the summer. 
SQUA5H 
(One ounce to 10 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre.) 
There are two distinct types. The Summer is cul- 
tivated for the tender young fruits which are used m the 
Krecn or growing stage during the summer months. The 
Winter squashes produce larger, hard-shell fruils, which 
are gathered in the fall before there is danger of their 
being injured by frost, and stored in a warm, dry placc 
for winter use. A few of the varieties, notably Kordhook, 
may be used in either slate. 
Squash (White Bush Scallop.) 
SQUASH— (While Bush Scallop.) Oz. 10c; 14-Lb. 3^; 
Lb " °5c 
The fruit is a beautifully waxy white of superior 
quality; the besl early squash. „ t u on 
SOU ASH— (Giant Summer Crookneck.) Oz. 10c; %-Lb. 30c; 
Lb 75c 
As'eariy as the common Summer Crookneek, and much 
larger, often measuring from 15 to 18 inches m length, 
of bright golden color and very best quality. Com- 
mands an extra price in market. 
Squash (Wart^-d Hubbard.) 
SQUASH— (Chicaflo Warted Hubbard.) Oz. 10; %-Lb. 30c; 
Lb $1-00 
It is similar in size and quality to (he Hubbard. The 
vines arc vigorous and productive, while the larg(>. 
dark olive-green fruits ai'c rather more heavily warted 
Very handsome in appearance: an exeelleni keeper 
and' of splendid quality. 
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