Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co 
TOMATOES —Continued 
PONDEROSA. 115 days. The largest Tomato in cultivation, 
very solid and fine cropper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., A lb. $1.25, 
lb. $4.00. 
MATCHLESS. 115 days. Large red fruit, general crop variety; 
good yielder. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., A lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
STONE (Selected Strain). 115 days. Very large, perfectly 
smooth bright scarlet, solid; very productive, valuable for 
market gardeners and canners. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., A lb. 
$1.00, lb. $3.00. 
YELLOW PLUM. 100 days. A beautiful variety. Used 
principally for pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., A lb. $1.50, 
lb. $5.00. 
RED CHERRY. 100 days. A small, early variety; size and 
shape of Cherry. For pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 45c., A lb. 
$1.50, lb. $5.00. 
TOMATO PLANTS 
Ready May 1st 
EARLY EARLIANA, BONNY BEST, MARGLOBE and 
STONE TRANSPLANTING PLANTS. Doz., 15c. to 35c.; 
100, $1.25 to $1.50; 1000, $8.00 to $10.00, according to 
stockiness of plants; doz. 75c., grown in 3-in. pots. 
LATE STONE, GREATER BALTIMORE and MARGLOBE 
Field grown, $3.50 per 1000. 
Extra Strong Grown Transplanting Plants. In fiats. 
Special prices. 
Marglobe Tomato. See page 23 
TURNIP 
German, Weisse Rube; Italian, Naoone; Polish, Rzepa Brukiew 
I oz. will sow 125 ft. of drill, \A to 2 lbs. will sow one acre 
Turnips do best on highly enriched light, sandy or gravelly soil. Commence sowing the earliest varieties in April, in drills 
from 12 to 15 inches apart and thin out early to 6 or 9 inches in the rows. For a succession, sow at intervals of a fortnight until 
the last week in July, from which time until the end of August sowings may be made for the Fall and main crops. Turnips may 
be preserved until Spring by cutting off the tops about 1 inch from the bulbs and storing in a cellar or cool shed during Winter, 
covering the roots with dry sand; they should be harvested 
hardy, few of the varieties will survive the Winter of the 
northern states in the open ground. 
WHITE EGG. 60 days. Flesh very thin and fine grained, 
thin and perfectly smooth skin and both flesh and skin are of 
snowy whiteness. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
before severe frosts set in, for, though comparatively very 
YELLOW GLOBE. 70 d a ys. One of the best American vari¬ 
eties for general crop. Fl e sh very firm and sweet and keeps 
well until late in Spring. Grows to a large size and is excel¬ 
lent both for stock and table use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 
20c., lb. 45c. 
EARLY FLAT DUTCH. 50 days. An excellent variety, re¬ 
sembling White Strap Leaf. The best variety for Spring 
sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
Purple Top White Globe 
EARLY SNOWBALL. 70 days. A medium sized, round, pure 
white variety of excellent flavor. For early sowing this is 
one of the best, being crisp, tender and sweet. Maturing 
in about six weeks from time of sowing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c„ 
A lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
RED TOP STRAP LEAF. 55 days. Rapid grower and mild 
flavor; the popular variety for early use, either for the table 
or stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. 60 days. An early variety, 
globe-shaped; in other respects similar to the Red Top 
Strap Leaf. A handsome looking bulb and is rapidly taking 
the lead of all other varieties of early Turnip for market 
garden purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 20c., lb. 45c. 
GOLDEN BALL, ROBERTSON'S. 60 days. Rapid grower, 
excellent flavor, globe-shaped and of a beautiful bright yellow 
color; a good keeper and has no superior for table use. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
RUTABAGA 
(Russian or Swedish Turnip) 
The Rutabaga, Russian or Swedish Turnip, are extensively 
grown for a farm crop. The roots are close grained, very hard, 
and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury. 
The roots are best preserved in a pit or cellar during the Winter 
and are excellent for the table early in Spring. Sow from 
20th of June to the middle of July, in drills 3 feet apart and 
thin out to 8 inches. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN (PURPLE TOP). 90 days. The 
leading variety, very hardy and productive. Flesh yellow, 
solid, sweet and finely flavored. Equally good for stock or 
table use. The principal variety raised by market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., A lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
