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THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
Rhubarb 
One ounce will produce about 750 plants. 
Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, rich loam; the richer its 
condition, and the deeper it is stirred, the better, as it is 
scarcely possible to cultivate too deeply or to manure too 
highly. It is propagated by seeds, or by division of the 
roots—the latter being the usual method. Sow the seeds 
in drills 18 inches apart, and thin out the plants to 9 
inches apart in the drills. When the plants are one year 
old transplant into beds, setting the plants 5 feet apart 
each way. Do not cut until the second year and give a 
liberal dressing of manure every fall. 
Linnaeus. The earliest and best for garden use; hot as 
coarse and fibrous as the larger sorts. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 
% lb. $1.50. 
Victoria. The variety in general use for the market; yields 
immense crops. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, *4 lb. $1.60. 
Roots. Either variety. Each 35c, doz. $3.25. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Mammoth Sandwich 
Linnaeus Rhubarb. Island Salsify. 
Spinach 
One oz. will sow 100 feet of drill; 12 lbs. will sow an acre. 
Spinach may be grown on any ordinary soil. It is grown 
both as a spring and summer crop. For early use sow In 
August or September, in drills 12 to 14 inches apart. At the 
approach of cold weather cover lightly with straw, or any 
handy litter. Uncover when the plants begin to make a new 
growth in spring. For summer use sow early in spring in 
same way as above, using rather less seed. If the plants 
stand too thick, thin to 3 or 4 inches apart. Ulse liberal 
dressing of good manure; and land can hardly be made 
too rich. 
Packets 10c, except where noted. 
Bloomsdale or Savoy-leaved. A valuable variety with 
wrinkled leaves, resembling the Savoy Cabbage; it is 
very hardy and prolific. Oz. 15c, y 4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
King of Denmark. Especially desirable for sowing during 
April and May. Oz. 15c, *4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
New Zealand (Tetragonia expansal. A plant of a different 
genus, but of similar character and use as Spinach. May 
be started in a hotbed and transplanted or sown out of 
doors when the ground is warm, allowing two feet be¬ 
tween the plants. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, y 4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 
Nobel. Giant-leaved. By far the best of the so-called 
smooth-leaved varieties. Grows rapidly and remains 
marketable a long time. Oz. 15c, V 4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
Perpetual or Spinach Beet. Produces green leaves in abund¬ 
ance close to the ground, and will give a constant supply 
through the season Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, y 4 lb. 75c. 
Princess Juliana. The leaves are large; very dark green 
in color; thick in texture and very much blistered; does 
not quickly run to seed. A fine variety for the market. 
Oz. 15c, *4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
Round Thick-Leaved. Leaves large, thick and fleshy; the 
variety generally grown for market and equally good 
for spring or fall sowing. Oz. 15c. y 4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
Savoy Blight-resisting. On account of its resistance to 
blight, the yield is often very large. A valuable variety 
to use for fall sowing. Oz. 15c, % lb. 35c. 
Savoy-leaved, Long-Standing. Darker green and more heav¬ 
ily crumpled than Bloomsdale, will stand ten days longer 
before bolting to seed. Oz. 15c, % lb. 35c. 
A very delicate and nutritious vegetable, especially 
esteemed for its peculiar oyster flavor. Sow the seed early 
in spring, in drills 12 inches apart and 1 inch deep, thin¬ 
ning out the young plants to 6 inches. The roots will be 
ready for 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. 
Long White French. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, *4 lb. $1.25. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Tender and delicious; very 
superior. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, *4 lb. $1.00. 
Scorzonera (Black Salsify). Cultivate the same as Salsify. 
The roots should not be scraped, but simply washed, 
boiled tender, then peeled and served like Asparagus 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, y 4 lb. $1.50. 
Round 
Thick Leaved 
Spinach. 
