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Ross Bros. Co., Seeds and Agricultural Implements 
Spinach 
An ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, 14 to 16 pounds 
to the acre 
CULTURE. For spring and summer use, sow in drills 
1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early 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 ap¬ 
proach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be 
too rich. 
EARLY GIANT THICK-LEAVED. Leaves very large 
and thick, deep green, attaining a size suitable for use 
early and plant grows to a large size before running 
to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
PRINCESS JULIANA. (New). The best second-early 
variety. Plants grow close to the ground and have 
dark green, crumpled leaves which retain their crisp¬ 
ness for a long time after being cut. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
KING OF DENMARK. Also known as “Antvorskov.” 
This new variety is the most valuable introduction 
in recent years. Although the plants are ready for 
use almost as soon as the medium early sorts, they 
remain in good condition for a week to two weeks 
after other varieties have gone to seed. The plants 
are of rapid growth, resemble the Long Season in 
type, but leaves are more crumpled or blistered and 
are of darker green color. The leaves are thick, stand 
well after cutting and are of good quality. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING. In appearance 
quite similar to the Bloomsdale strain, the leaves be¬ 
ing more intensively green. On account of the low 
percent of male plants it stands heat remarkably well. 
After other kinds have gone to seed this will stand 
for a long time. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 
75c. 
SAVOY-LEAVED, or BLOOMSDALE. The earliest 
variety and used almost entirely for fall sowing, as it 
runs quickly to seed in warm weather. Leaves of me¬ 
dium size, dark green, pointed and crimped. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
SAVOY, VIRGINIA YELLOWS RESISTANT. It 
will grow on disease infested soil and produce a crop 
where others fail. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 30c. 
NEW ZEALAND. The hot weather Spinach. Leaves 
and stems are succulent and tender. May be picked 
frequently during the summer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
J4 lb., 35c; lb., #1.25. 
Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach. 
Rhubarb or Pieplant 
An ounce should produce 100 plants 
The roots can be raised from seed sown in spring, 
and are ready to transplant to the permanent bed the 
next spring. The seed must be sown in fine, rich soil, 
and the seedlings must have good care. 
VICTORIA. The most popular variety, fine for family 
use and market. Comes quite true from seed. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 90c. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. Sent by express or parcel post 
at buyer’s expense. 2 for 25c. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
An ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Sow early and deeper than parsnip, otherwise culture 
is the same and, like that, roots, if desired, may be left 
in the ground through the winter, but should be dug 
very early in the spring, as they deteriorate after growth 
commences. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Larger, of 
strong growth, and less liable to grow spongy than 
the old Long White. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 90c. 
Squash 
An ounce will plant from 10 to 25 hills. 
Squash seed should be planted at about the same 
time and in the same manner as cucumbers and melons. 
The hills should be 9 feet apart each way, slightly ele¬ 
vated and highly manured. Bush varieties may be 
planted closer together. Use plenty of seed, as the bugs 
will destroy some plants. 
Summer, Fall and Winter Varieties 
BLUE HUBBARD. Special Market Gardener’s strain. 
The Symmes Blue Hubbard is an entirely distinct 
variety resembling the Warted Hubbard in shape. 
It is a pale light blue color, very thick meated, dry 
and very sweet; its eating qualities cannot be sur¬ 
passed. The Blue Hubbard is an exceptionally heavy 
cropper, producing an extraordinary number of 
Squashes, which, though not of the largest, are of 
even size, thus making it very easy to handle and 
market. It has excellent qualities, keeping, with prop¬ 
er storage, much longer than the Delicious. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c: V' IK., 50c; lb., #1.75. 
Blue Hubbard Squash. 
