Ribsam’s'Manual 
Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
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Standard Varieties of TESTED VEGETABLE 
SEEDS for the Garden and the Farm 
WITH DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION 
Seeds Tested in Our Own Greenhouses 
W E offer no Novelties as a large percent of those that are offered on the market are worth¬ 
less. Some few are good old sorts renamed by dashy catalog writers. We offer only good, 
tried varieties that are profitable to the gardener, trucker and farmer, excellent in quality and 
profitable producers. 
Treat All Vegetable and Flower Seeds with Semesan Before Planting 
See page 5 
ARTICHOKE 
ASPARAGUS 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
100 1000 
MARY WASHINGTON, l-yr.-old roots.$1.25 $6.50 
MARY WASHINGTON, 2-yr.-old roots. 1.50 8.50 
GIANT ARGENTEUIL, 2-yr.-old roots.. 1.50 7.50 
I oz. of Artichoke will sow 100 ft. of drill and produce about 
500 plants 
Sow in April in rich soil and transplant the following Spring 
to permanent beds in rows or hills 3 feet apart and 2 feet 
between the plants. The plantation the first season will only 
give a partial crop, but it is a perennial; after being once planted 
the beds will remain in bearing for years. It should be protected 
in Winter by a covering of leaves or coarse manure. 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE, PARIS. Best for general culture. 
Pkt. 10c„ oz. 40c., yi lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
German, Spar gel; Italian, Sparagio; Polish, Szparagi 
I oz. of seed will produce 200 roots and sow about 50 ft. of drill. 
100 roots will set a bed 12x30 ft., which will be large enough for 
ordinary family. For field culture, plant in rows 5 to 6 ft. by 
I % ft. apart in the row according to soils 
Sow early in Spring, as soon as the ground will admit of 
working, in rows 3 feet apart. Keep carefully hoed and clear 
from weeds and the plants will be in condition to set out the 
succeeding Spring. The soil for the permanent beds should be 
thoroughly manured and trenched to a depth of at least 
2 feet. Plant in rows 5 to 6 feet apart and 1 Yi feet be¬ 
tween the plants in the rows. Spread the roots well out 
and let the crown of the plant be covered about 6 or 
8 inches when established. 
MARY WASHINGTON. The highest type of rust- 
resistant Asparagus. It is earlier, larger and longer 
than the original Washington and quite as resistant. 
Tips are very tight and do not sprangle out or blow 
prematurely. Oz. 10c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
GIANT ARGENTEUIL, or FRENCH. A popular 
variety on account of its large, thick stalks. Very, 
tender and excellent flavor. Oz. 10c., }i lb. 25c. 
lb. 65c. 
Asparagus Mary Washington 
Ask for prices on quantities of 5000 or more roots 
