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RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT 
RUIBARBO 
CULTURE. Rhubarb seed requires considerable care and 
is discriminating as to where it grows. A rich, light, sandy 
loam is its delight and seed in this type of soil, about % 
inch deep in rows which are 12 inches apart, in the early 
spring, say February, will be ready to transplant in from 4 
to 6 months’ time. When they are as large as one’s finger, 
transplant the roots to mellow soil as described above, in 
rows 5 feet apart and about 3 feet apart in the row. The 
roots should be set in ridges with the crown even with the 
surface of the soil. The ground should be kept well cul¬ 
tivated and irrigated the first season and stalks may be 
pulled early the next spring. Four ounces of seed will plant 
an acre. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.60;% lb., $5.35; lb., $16.00. 
Postpaid. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. We carry a fancy line of Rhubarb 
Roots, which usually sell at $1.00 and $1.50 per doz. 
Special price on 100 and 1,000 lots. Postage extra. 
SPINACH 
ESPINACA 
CULTURE. Sow in drills one foot apart, and for suc¬ 
cession, every two weeks, as it grows thin out for use, keep¬ 
ing clean of weeds. It grows the year round in California. 
One ounce of seed for 50 feet of drill. Twenty pounds to 
the acre. 
BLOOMSDALE. Large green thick savory crumpled leaves, 
grows luxuriantly, producing twelve to fifteen tons per 
acre. Throughout the East and South, this variety is used 
more extensively than any other. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % 
lb., 25c; lb., 50c. Postpaid. 
BROADLEAF PRICKLY. A splendid fall or winter sort, 
also does well planted in the spring. Quick growing, with 
large dark green leaves. The favorite with market gar¬ 
deners for winter planting. We have no hesitation in 
recommending this as the main crop spinach. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; lb,, 50c. Postpaid. 
LONG STANDING. This is a good sort for market gar¬ 
deners because it is slow to shoot to seed, and the quality 
is equal to the best winter variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
] / 4 lb., 25c; lb., 50c. Postpaid. 
NEW ZEALAND. A spreading vine with numerous 
branches. One plant will cover an area four feet in di¬ 
ameter. The tender tips may be cut every few days and 
cooked as spinach, it is just as good. One pkt., is enough 
for a family garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.00. Postpaid. Write us for quantity prices. 
TURNIPS 
NABO 
While turnips are a favorite fall and winter vegetable, 
they may be raised in spring and summer also, with proper 
selections and sowings. They are very easily raised, but to 
secure the best results need a rich, loamy soil and be well 
worked to insure a quick growth and the best quality. A 
succession of crops may be raised from September to June. 
CULTURE. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the 
seed lightly. When the plants are large enough, thin out to 
5 or 6 inches apart in rows. To grow good turnips it re¬ 
quires rich soil and plenty of moisture; this insures a quick 
uninterrupted growth, and the turnips will be tender, and 
not woody as when slowly grown in poor soil. One ounce 
of seed will sow 100 feet of drill, or 3 pounds to one acre. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. A very early 
variety, medium size, very flat, and white with purple top. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Postpaid. 
GOLDEN BALL OR ORANGE JELLY. Rapid grower, of 
excellent flavor. Bright yellow color. Plant during cooler 
months only. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. Very solid and sweet. 
The best variety for general plantings, having large leaves 
and is very slow to get pithy. Recommended for planting 
more than any other variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % 
lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Postpaid. 
RUTABAGAS, YELLOW PURPLE TOP SWEDES. The 
well-known, and most commonly used variety. Roots, 
globular; skin, yellow under ground and purple above. 
Flesh of fine flavor. Valuable for either table use or stock 
feed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; / 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Postpaid. 
New Stone Tomato 
TOMATOES 
TOMATE 
CULTURE. Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over¬ 
rich soil, and success depends upon securing a rapid vigor¬ 
ous and unchecked growth during the early part of the sea¬ 
son. Sow in hot-beds from 6 to 8 weeks before they can be 
set out doors, which is when danger from frost is past. 
Transplant three to six feet apart in rows of four to six 
feet apart, according to the variety—three feet for those var- 
ieites of upright growth, and six feet is not too far apart 
for vining varieties which will soon cover the ground solidly. 
The soil should be plowed and pulverized to a depth of ten 
to twelve inches, the deeper the better, in order that the 
roots may keep in cool earth, for as soon as the roots get 
over-heated by the hot, dry soil near surface, the plant 
quickly sickens and dies, and the grower can see no cause 
for it.. The roots spread more rapidly and farther than the 
vines. Therefore give shallow but frequent cultivation. 
In the early fall, when the nights have become cool and 
heavy dews prevail, it would be well to spray with Bordeaux 
Mixture, to prevent blight. It may be necessary also to 
spray after each rain throughout the winter. 
On sandy loam soil, where it is nearly frostless, we recom¬ 
mend planting seed of the Special Early No. 498 and Earli- 
ana in hot beds during November, December, and January 
for winter and early spring tomatoes. Tomatoes that mature 
the latter part of April are considered early for Southern 
California. 
Plant seeds of the Stone variety during April, May, June 
and July, for the summer and fall crops, for canners and 
shippers. 
BEEFSTEAK. One of the largest of all Tomatoes, solid, 
meaty, and delicious; a rank grower and very prolific; 
one of the most popular in the home garden. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 55c; % lb., $1.90; lb., $5.50. Postpaid. 
