Rhubarb 
Mostly propagated by division of the roots. Set out the 
plants early in spring, although it is sometimes done in autumn. 
Make furrows of good depth, 3 to 4 feet apart, according to 
variety planted; across these furrows, at right angles, make 
others the same distance apart; at each intersection put three 
or four shovelfuls of good manure, and upon this set the plants. 
Victoria. 150 days. In general use for the market; immense 
crops. 
Salsify 
When cooked, the roots have something of the flavor and 
odor of oysters. They may be boiled, used in soups, or grated 
and fried as fritters. Culture same as for parsnips and carrots. 
Roots are perfectly hardy, and may be left in the ground all 
winter, but should be dug early in spring, as the quality 
deteriorates rapidly with the second growth. A quantity of 
roots for winter use may be stored in a pit or in sand or damp 
earth in a cellar. 
Sow %ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 8 pounds, an acre 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. 140 days. A great improve¬ 
ment on the French sort generally cultivated. The roots 
are twice as large, smooth, tender, and well-flavored, re¬ 
sembling fair-sized parsnips. 
Rhubarb 
Sandwich Island Salsify 
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy 
Spinach 
Spinach 
One of the most important crops grown for greens, and 
may be had in good condition from very early in spring until 
cold weather. For early use, sow very early in spring, 
and for succession at intervals. The main crop, for spring and 
winter use, should be sown in September and the plants 
covered for winter. 
Sow l / 2 ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds, an acre 
Giant Nobel. 45 days. A new giant, thick-leaved type with 
long-standing qualities. An extremely heavy yielder. 
iant Thick-leaved. 60 days. A large, upright-growing, 
early variety with very thick, large, slightly crumpled leaves 
of medium green color. Fine for fall and spring sowing. A 
rapid grower. 
King of Denmark. 45 days. A new variety which stands a 
long while without running to seed; large yielder and of 
excellent quality. 
Long-standing Bloomsdale. 43 days. A little later than 
Reselected Bloomsdale, but holds two weeks longer before 
throwing seed-stalks. Our stock of seed is the best obtainable. 
New Zealand. 65 days. Substitute for Spinach during hot 
weather. 
Old Dominion. An improved strain of Blight-resistant Savoy. 
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy. 45 days. Hardy; well 
adapted for winter crops. Leaves large and wrinkled, like a 
Savoy cabbage. 
Virginia Blight-resistant. 40 days. A valuable variety to 
use for fall sowing on account of its resistance to blight. 
Will gladly quote prices on larger lots 
of Spinach Seed 
PRICES OF RHUBARB 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
%Ib. 
Lb. 
Victoria. 
$0 10 
$0 20 
$0 60 
$2 00 
Roots in Season. Ea. 10c., doz. $1 
PRICE OF SALSIFY 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
10 
30 
90 
PRICES OF SPINACH 
Giant Nobel. 
10 
20 
50 
Giant Thick-leaved. 
10 
20 
50 
King of Denmark. 
10 
20 
50 
Long-standing Bloomsdale. 
10 
20 
50 
New Zealand. 
10 
15 
40 
90 
Old Dominion. 
10 
30 
50 
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy. 
10 
20 
50 
Virginia Blight-resistant. 
10 
20 
50 
40 Vegetable Seeds 
W. E. BARRETT CO., Providence, R. I. 
