^MAVS NORTHERN CROWN SEEDS BEST FOR ALL CLIMES^ 
RHUBARB. 
German— Rhabarber. Swedish— Rabarber. 
Freueli— Rhubarbe. Spanish— Ruibarbo. 
CULTURE- Rhubarb gives the best results when 
grown in deep, rich soil, that has been worked to 
a depth of at least one foot. Sow in drills one 
inch deep and thin out the plants to G or 8 
inches apart. Transplant plants in the early 
tall, setting them about + feet apart each way 
and give a dressing of coarse manure each 
spfing. The stalk should not be plucked until 
the second year, and the plant never allowed to 
exhaust itself by running to seed. 
Prices quoted on this page include the pre- 
payment of postage by us. If wanted by express 
or freight, at purchasers expense, deduct 
lo cents per pound. 
MONARCH— (See Cut.) The largest, strongest 
growing and best flavored variety that has 
ever been introduced. Pkt. loc, oz. asc 
1-4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.00 
LINNAEUS— Very prolific, large, tender and 
very fine. Pkt. sc oz. 15c. 1-4 lb goc, lb. $1.50. 
VICTORIA — A good market sort, stalksred, very 
. ...» large. Pkt. 5c, oz. 150, 1-4 lb. 50C, lb. $1.50. 
Rhubarb Roots. 
''"l^'J f"'^,'^''S« and will have to be sent by express, purchaser to pay transportation charges, 
accepted for less than one dozen. First class roots $1.50 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. 
Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster. fp^e^d'i^^H-^Sal?"'- 
No orders 
.i,J'[f"|^saisifis. •; Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster. ^ 
VUL I UKC— &OVV as early as the ground can be worked in the spring, in drills 12 inches apart, 1 Inch deep, and thin SALSIFY LONQ WHITE. 
out to O inches in a row. Keep them free from weeds. Cultivate the same as for carrots and parsnips. A oart of ti,» „ 1 1 • u.^ 
F^^^'^.ilS.^ijV""!^' ' t ^^"1 be found fresh and plump. Sow 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. ^ ^ "'^ '^'^"P 
nAnLt 'E— (See Cut.) Roots medium size, smooth, flesh white. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 30c, lb. $i,oo. 
oz Voc 1 4 ?b '^''^'*Ib 'l'-*'^''*"^*''^^'-. stronger growing and less Uable to branch than the above. lavalnable to market gardeners Pkt 5c 
German— Spinat. ^riJn»ir>h Swedish— Spenat. 
French- Bspinard. •Ji^lHaClI. Spanish— Espinaca, 
' ounce for 100 feet of drill; lo pounds for 1 acre In drills. 
■CULTURE — Sow in early spring, in drills a foot apart, every two 
weeks for a succession, and as it grows thin out for nse. Keep 
clear ot weeds. For fall use sow in August, and for winter crop 
in September. Cover that which is left out over 
winter with straw or leaves after the weather has 
become quite cold. 
MAY'S PERFECTION CURLED— A splendid large 
variety, with la>-ge, thick, finely curkd leaves pro- 
duced in large numbers. Pkt. jc, oz. loc, 
1-4 lb. ISC, lb. 40c.. 
CURLED BI.OOMSDALE— Large, curled and wrink- 
led; leaves tender and of the finest flavor. Pkt 5c, 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. ijc, lb. 30C. 
LONO STANDING — I'ine for spring sowing, leaves 
large and thick. Stands long before going to seed. 
Pkt. sc, oz. IOC, 1-4 lb ISC lb. 30c. 
PRICKLY SEEDED— Vigorous and hardy. Pkt. 
oz. 10c, 1-4 lb. 15c, lb. 30c. 
ROUND THICK LEAF— (Sec Cut.) Produces large, 
thick, dark green leaves possessing the valuable 
quality of standing our severe winters with little 
injury. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1-4 lb 15c, lb. 30c. 
VICTORIA— Extra dark, black green color. Pkt. sc. 
oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. ISC, lb. 30c. 
VIROFLAY— Leaves large, thick. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc. 
1-4 lb. ISC lb. 30c. 
NEW ZEALAND— This plant is different from the 
ordinary Spinach. It grows 1% feet high, the stems and leaves are soft, thick, 
fleshy and of a crystalline appearance. Grows well during hot weather 
when the ordinary Spinach cannot be had. Soak the seed in hot water before 
planting. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. aoc, lb. 60c. 
SQUASH. 
CULTURE— Sow in hills in the same 
manner and at the same time as cucum- 
bcrs and melons, the Bush varieties 
three to four feet apart, and the running 
kinds six to nine feet apart. 
Summer Sorts. 
CROOKNECK YELLOW— One of the best 
ot the Summer Squashes. The plants 
are of tme bush growth, very early 
trmting and productive. The skin is 
yellow, thickly warted; the flesh has a 
greenish yellow color and is dry and of 
most agreeable flavor. Pkt. sc, oz, lOC 
1-4 lb 2sc, lb 7sc 
WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED— Grown al- 
most exclusively for first crop, as they 
ripen very early and are particularly de- 
sirable for early marketing. Pkt. sc, oz. 
IOC 1-4 lb. asc, lb. 7SC. 
YELLOW BUSH SCALLOPED— Similarto 
the white Bush in everv way except 
color and markings. The skin is a. 
creamy yellow. Pkt. sc, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. 
25c, lb. 7SC. 
Winter Sorts. 
SPECIAL PRICE In 10 pound lots or over we will supply seed of the follow- 
ing sorts, Round Thick Leaf, Long Standing, Prickly Seeded. Victoria, VIroflay 
or Bloomsdale at 18 cents per pound by express or freight. Purchaser pays 
the transportation charges. 
BOSTON MARROW — This is a widely 
popular squash for autumn or winter use. Its color is a 
bright orange; flesh yellow, rich and sweet; form oval. The 
skin is thin, but it is a good keeper and excellent for pies. 
Pkt. sc. oz. IOC, 1-4 lb. 2SC, lb. Sjc. 
FORDHOOK— The flesh of this squash is very dry and sweet. 
It is one of the earliest of the winter varieties, and if stored Ja 
a cool, dry place will keep until the following June. The out- 
side color is bright yellow, insid ; color, straw yellow. The 
meat is thick and the seed cavitv 'ii'"„'' '^2^^'^" ^"^^ '* "l"' removed for cooking The 
growth. This squash is easily ct"^"- The green squashes can be used at any stage of their 
mensely productive. Pkt. SC ox <>" soils and is valuable for home or for market. Im- 
V loc, 1-4 lb. 35c, lb. 91.35. 
WHlTe BUSH. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD, The best fall and winter Squash. 
This IS a perfect type of the green Hubbard, except 
in color, which is bright orange red, very showv 
and attractive. The fruits are uniform" in size, 
weighing from 6 to 8 pounds, and in shape are like 
the green Hubbard. The flesh is deep orange, very 
dry, fine grained and of excellent flavor. Fruit ma- 
tures very early. Their keeping quahties are fullv 
equal to the green variety, and they can be held 
over in good condition for spring use. Vines vigo- 
rou3, productive. Pkt. iocoz.i8C,i-4lb.3sc,Ifa. Ji.aj, 
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