Ribsam's Manual 
Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
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Lettuce, Simpson Black Seeded Curled. See’page 15. 
Large New York or No. 12 Improved Lettuce 
LARGE NEW YORK or NO. 12 IMPROVED. 60 days. It is 
of unusual size and solidity of head, mostly as solid as an early 
Summer Cabbage, which in general form it somewhat resem' 
bles. The variety blanches itself naturally, is crisp, tender 
and of excellent flavor, and always free from bitterness. It 
is not a forcing variety but is one of the best for Spring 
use ever introduced. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
ROMAINE or PARIS WHITE COS. 55 days. Forms long, 
upright heads of narrow leaves, which are crisp and refresh¬ 
ing; withstands the Summer heat. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., lb. 
50c., lb. $1.50. 
ICEBERG. 50 days. A large, hard-heading curled variety, 
very crisp. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., lb- 40c., lb. $1.25. 
SALAMANDER. 55 days. The Salamander is the best variety 
for Summer use, forming good-sized, compact heads. Color, 
light green outside and white on the inside. Its great merit, 
however, is that it will withstand drought and heat and re¬ 
main longer in head than any other variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
15c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
WAYAHEAD. 45 days. Quality very fine, heads firm, ex¬ 
cellent for both coldframes and open ground. It is the surest 
header of all Lettuce. It will stand longer than any other 
Lettuce before going to seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., M lb. 40c., 
lb. $1.25. 
LEEK 
German, Lauch; Italian, Porro; Polish, Pory 
I oz. will sow a drill of about 100 ft. 
The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated. It succeeds 
best in light but well enriched soil. Sow as early in Spring as 
practicable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. When 6 to 
8 inches high, they maybe transplanted in rows 10 inches apart 
each way, as deep as possible, that the neck being covered, 
may be blanched. If fine Leeks are desired, the ground can 
hardly be made too rich. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. A favorite market variety 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., M lb. 50c., lb. $1.75. 
GIANT MUSSELBURG. A hardy sort. Leaves fan shape 
dark green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., lb. 50c., lb. $1.75. 
MANGEL WURZEL or CATTLE BEETS 
(See under head of BEETS) 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
German, Schwamm; Italian, Flingo Pralajo; 
Polish, Gryzb 
I brick will spawn 10 sq. ft. 
Mushrooms may be cultivated much easier than is generally 
supposed. They can be grown in a cellar or shed or in beds 
prepared in the open air same as hotbeds. Culture upon 
application. 
AMERICAN SPAWN. Pure culture. Brick 35c., $3.50 per doz. 
USE SEMESAN 
For prevention of wilt, damping-off and other 
root diseases. 
Giant Musselburg Leek 
