Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
RADISH 
German, Radies; Italian, Ravanello; Polish, Rzodkiew 
I oz. will sow 100 ft. of drill 
Radishes thrive best in a light rich, sandy loam. For a suc¬ 
cessive crop supply, sow from the middle of March until Sep¬ 
tember at intervals of two or three weeks. For an early supply 
they may be sown in a gentle hotbed in February. 
THE EARLIEST or SAXA. 19 days. Excellent for forcing. 
Matures in 19 days. Color red. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., M lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. 20 days. An excellent forcer. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 75c. 
EARLY SCARLET WHITE TIP. 20 days. So rapid in growth 
as to develop in 20 days. Grows round and very symmetrical 
and uniform in shape; color a bright scarlet, white tip. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 75c. 
CRIMSON GIANT TURNIP. 25 days. Will grow to an un¬ 
usually large size. It is always tender, crisp and of mild 
flavor. It remains in perfect condition for a long time. 
Color, a beautiful crimson. It will force well, but is espe¬ 
cially adapted for outdoor growing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
M lb. 35c., lb. 75c. 
CHARTIER or LONG ROSE. 35 days. Decidedly distinct 
in appearance from any Radish in cultivation. The color at 
the top is crimson, running into pink about the middle and 
from thence downward it is pure waxy white. It will attain 
a very large size before it becomes unfit for table. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 90c. 
EARLY LONG WHITE ICICLE. 38 days. The flavor of 
this new sort is very mild, and it is invaluable for slicing. 
The top is short; flesh very crisp and tender; very attractive 
when bunched. It matures in 38 days from time of sowing the 
seed and remains in prime condition for eating for fully two 
weeks. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 75c. 
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. 38 days. The 
standard variety for market and private gardens. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., M lb. 35c., lb. 90c. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. 20 days. Very delicate in 
flavor; one of the best early sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 
35c., lb. 75c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. 22 days. A variety of quick growth; 
very mild and tender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., M lb. 35c., lb. 75c. 
STRASBURG WHITE. 40 days. Suitable for market and 
private gardens. It is of the tapering shape, both skin and 
flesh white. It is an excellent Summer variety, being tender 
and crisp and of fine flavor and a quick grower. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 90c. 
ROSE CHINA WINTER. 60 days. Bright rose color; flesh 
firm and piquant. Excellent for Winter use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., M lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
WHITE SUMMER TURNIP. 30 days. Large white, excel¬ 
lent for Summer use; very good market sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
15c., \i lb. 35c., lb. 75c. 
BLACK SPANISH, LONG. 65 days. One of the hardiest and 
best for Winter use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 90c. 
WHITE SPANISH. 70 days. Rather milder in flavor than 
the preceding. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
BLACK SPANISH ROUND. 60 days. Good keeper. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 90c. 
RHUBARB 
MYATT’S VICTORIA. Cherry red in color, stalks immense, 
cook splendidly, are not stringy. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., yi lb. 
75c., lb. $2.00. 
Spinach, Bloomsdale Savoy 
Early Scarlet Globe Radish 
HORSERADISH 
50c. a dozen roots 
SALSIFY or OYSTERPLANT 
German, Haferwurzel; Italian, Sassefrica; 
Polish, Jarzy Ostnyga 
I oz. will sow 50 ft. of drill 
SANDWICH ISLAND MAMMOTH. 90 days. The Oyster- 
plant succeeds best in light, well-enriched, mellow soil 
which, previous to sowing the seed, should be stirred to a 
depth of 18 in. Sow early in the Spring in drills 15 in. apart; 
cover the seed with fine soil 1 Yi in. in depth and when 
the plants are strong enough thin out to 6 in. apart. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c., lb. $2.00. 
SORREL 
LARGE-LEAVED. Has large leaves, can be cut five or six 
times, perfectly hardy. Leaves light green, quality very fine 
and not as broad as Spinach leaves. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
yi lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
SPINACH 
German, Spinat; Italian, Spinace; Polish, Szpinak 
Notice—Owing to market conditions, all prices on 
Spinach are subject to change without notice 
1 oz. will sow 75 ft. of drill; 15 lbs. will sow an acre 
♦ 
This is a very important crop in our market gardens, it is 
one of the most easily managed of all vegetables, requiring but 
little culture and may be had fit for use one entire season. The 
main crop is sown in September. It is sometimes covered up in 
exposed places with straw or salt hay during the Winter, which 
prevents it from being cut with the frost but in sheltered fields 
here there is no necessity for covering. For Summer use it may 
be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from April to Au¬ 
gust. Spinach is best developed and most tender and succulent 
when grown in rich soil. 
KING OF DENMARK. 65 days. Leaves are large, round, 
somewhat crinkly and deep green. Plants grow quickly and 
vigorously, but will not shoot to seed as quickly as all other 
sorts. Oz. 10c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 35c., 5 lbs. for $1.25. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY GENUINE. 50 days. The best mar¬ 
ket sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $2.50, 
100 lbs. $20.00. 
NORFOLK SAVOY-LEAVED. 50 days. The leaves are num¬ 
erous, succulent, curled and wrinkled like a Savoy Cabbage. 
It produces nearly twice the weight or crop as the ordinary 
sorts and is also the hardiest of all the varieties of Spinach. 
Pkt. 5c.. oz. 10c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 35c., 10-lb. lots $2.50, 
100 lbs. for $20.00. 
SAVOY-VIRGINIA YELLOW RESISTANT. 50 days. 
Bloomsdale type, but absolutely blight resistant. Oz. 10c., 
yi lb. 15c„ lb. 35c., 5 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $20.00. 
VICTORIA. 50 days. Leaves extra dark, black green color. 
One of the best Winter sorts. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 15c., 
lb. 35c. 
NEW ZEALAND. 70 days. This variety endures heat and is 
the best for Summer growing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 25c., 
lb. 75c. 
LONG STANDING or ALL SEASON. 60 days. Leaves large, 
thick and crumpled, with a fleshy appearance, hardy, and 
one of the best varieties for Autumn and Spring sowing. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 35c., 10-lb.lots $2.50. 
