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DUTHIE SEED CO. 
RHUBARB 
One ounce will produce a>bout 700 plants 
CULTURE—Plant the seed in rows at least one foot apart and thin the 
plants to about 5 inches in the row. As the stranger plants develop, thin 
out the weak ones and cultivate throughout the season. In the spring of the 
second year, transplant to a well manured plot, spacing the plants about 4 
feet each way. Give plenty of cultivation, water and fertilizer for a rapidly 
grown crop. 
VICTORIA—A large stalk variety which grows rapidly and is very succulent 
and free from fibre. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $1.90. 
SALSIFY—Oyster Plant 
This plant is grown largely for fall and winter use and is highly esteemed 
for the fine flavor of the roots. The popular name. Oyster Plant, has been 
given to Salisfy because the roots have an oyster-like flavor. 
SANDWICH ISLAND MAMMOTH—The roots, notwithstanding their extra- 
large size, are of excellent quality and delicate in flavor. It is a great ilmr 
provement on the ordinary type, producing shorter and better shaped roots 
with almost white flesh and of fine flavor. Easily stored for winter. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c; Vi lb. $1.30; lb. $2.10. 
Spinach 
One ounce will plant 100 ft. of row; 8 to 10 lbs. per acre 
CULTURE—For spring and summer use, sow in drills one foot apart and 
one inch deep, as early 1 as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks 
for a succession. For winter and early spring use, sow in September in well 
manured ground; cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. 
The ground cannot be too rich. The stronger the ground the more delicate 
and succulent will be the leaves. Light applications of sulphate of ammonia 
have often a magic effect on spinach. 
GIANT NOBEL THICK LEAF—A much improved sort. The plants 
and leaves are both much larger and the leaves are outstanding 
for their thickness, being almost as thick as cabbage leaves. Very Salsify 
tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
Improved Thick Leaved Spinach 
LONG STANDING—This variety does not go to 
seed as rapidly as other spinach. While the leaves 
are smaller than those of the Bloomsdale, it is 
desirable for late spring planting. Postpaid. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; % lb- 35c; 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED—A variety pre¬ 
ferred by market gardeners for fall seeding and 
is equally satisfactory for spring planting. Leaves 
are bright green in color, somewhat round and of 
choice quality. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 
30c; 1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.70. 
VIROFLAY—A variety suitable for spring or fall 
planting. The leaves are very large and arrow 
shaped. Desirable for canning because of its clean 
upright leaves. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 
35c; 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
KING OF DENMARK—This spinach is a rank 
grower with deep wrinkled dark green leaves. It 
appears quite resistant to extreme hot 15c; y 2 lb. 35o; 1 lb. 60c; 2 lbs. $1.00; 5 
weather conditions. Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. Ibs. $2.25. 
Squash 
One-half ounce will plant 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 
CULTURE—Plant in welll-manured hills, the bush 
varieties four feet apart each way, the winter sorts 
ten to twelve feet each way. Use seedl freely, 8 to 
12 seeds to the hill, to provide for losses by insects. 
When danger of such loss is past, thin to two or 
four plants 1 to the hill. To repel the squash vine 
borer, throw a handful of tobacco dust close around 
the plants. For yellow-striped beetle and blight, 
spray early and repeatedly with Bordo Arsenate. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—More summer squash 
should be grown as they supply the green vegetables 
during the season when much of the garden has 
passed its prime. The fruit of this squash is scal¬ 
lop-shaped 1 , white in color and of high flavor. Post¬ 
paid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.20. 
YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP—These squashes are of 
golden yellow color and of similar shape to the 
white Bush. They have a distinct flavor and are 
excellent for table use during the early summer. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.20. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK—The fruits of 
this variety are elongated 1 and somewhat warted 
and crooked 1 toward the point of attchment. They 
should be used before they attain maximum growth. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.20. 
FALL and WINTER VARIETIES 
DELICIOUS—A medium sized variety with dark 
green skin. The fruits are top shaped^ A good 
keeper. Postpaid.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 
lb. $1.20. 
