46 Garden Seeds 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Rhubarb or Pie Plant 
Our first and best spring tonic. It contains valuable mineral 
elements which should be a part of the family diet all the time, 
either fresh or in the canned state. 
Rhubarb is considered a necessity in the home gardens, fur¬ 
nishing very early in the spring, juicy stalks for the favorite 
rhubarb pie, for sauce, for canning for winter use, for wine¬ 
making, etc. 
Sow the seed early and, when the plants are large enough, 
thin them to stand 4 to 5 inches apart. Early in the fall or the 
next spring, transplant them 3 to 4 feet apart each way. 
GIANT VICTORIA.—An improved variety producing large, 
thick stalks. It is a main crop sort, with a long season of bear¬ 
ing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
GIANT VICTORIA RHUBARB ROOTS.—The best variety. 
Excellent quality and large stalks. 
Prices, by mail, postpaid: 20c each; 3 for 45c; 12 roots for 
$1.35. Not prepaid, 12 roots for $1.00; 50 roots for $3.50. 
Salsify or Vegel;able Oyster 
A wholesome and nutritious vegetable. They are fine when 
boiled, or may be sliced and fried; very fine in soups. Salsify 
succeeds best in light, well-enriched soil. Sow early and quite 
deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnips. The 
roots are perfectly hardy and may remain out all winter. Store 
for winter use in pit or cellar in damp earth or sand. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.—An improved type of 
the Long White, producing roots of nearly double the size and 
weight of those of the old variety, and of very superior quality 
and delicate fiavor. Ready for table in 140 days. Pkt., 10c • oz. 
20c; V 4 : lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, prepaid. 
Salsify. 
Rhubarb. 
Sorrel 
Strawberry, "Rugen” 
New Everbearing Strawberry From Seed. 
Vine Peaches 
For 
Preserving. 
The ideal Strawberry for the home garden, producing luscious fruits 
from seed the same year. Sown early and the young plants trans¬ 
planted will produce the same season 
a wonderful crop of mid- and late- 
season fruit. The plants form no 
runners and are loaded with great 
quantities of dark red berries re¬ 
sembling an immense wild straw¬ 
berry. The berries 
have a most delicious, 
sweet and highly aro¬ 
matic flavor that will 
appeal to all. Used 
either fresh or pre¬ 
served, it will hit the 
spot. Supply of seed 
is limited. Pkt., 25c. 
Swiss Chard. 
Tobacco 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. — 
Best kind for Northern localities. 
Broad leaf of medium length. Suitable 
for cigar fillers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 
lb.. $1.50. 
IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY. — 
The general favorite, superior to the 
old variety of Burley. Makes a better 
and broader leaf; much used for 
wrappers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % lb., 
$1.35. 
HAVANA. — Well known broad 
leaved cigar tobacco. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
40c; i/i lb.. $1.35. 
Vine Peach 
Sometimes called Vegetable Orange 
or Mango Melon. Fruit is size and 
color of medium orange—vines much 
like muskmelons and require same 
care. Fruits used for pickles, pies and 
preserving. Try a few glass jars of 
these—cut fruit in halves and cook in 
syrup. Easily grown and wonderfully 
prolific. Directions for preserving, etc., 
on every packet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
1/4 lb.. 75c. 
Is boiled and served like Spinach, 
also delicious salad and soup is made 
with it. Possesses a pleasant acid flavor. 
Sow seed in shallow drills a foot apart. 
Thin plants to a few inches apart, re¬ 
move seed stalks when they appear, 
pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 6()c. 
Swiss Chard 
A fine vegetable and giving large 
returns for little care—a constant 
crop from July until winter. Leaves 
used for greens same as Spinach. 
Sow early in spring in rows 16 
inches apart and thin to 6 inches 
apart in rows. Can be used all summer 
when Spinach is not available. Later 
leaves grow very large with broad, flat, 
pure white stems and midribs which 
may be cooked like asparagus or made 
into very good pickles, 
LUCULLUS.—The best garden sort. 
Produces large, tender stalks with 
curly leaves. You may start cutting in 
36 to 40 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 
35c; lb., $1.00, prepaid. 
WHITE LYON—PLAIN LEAF.— 
Very broad midribs with plain leaves 
and for this reason preferred by many 
planters. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 
lb., 85c. 
Strawberry, “Rugen.” 
