Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
MUSTARD 
I oz. will sow a 100-ft. row 
A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress. Sow thickly 
in rows and cut when about 2 inches high. For use during 
Winter it may be sown at intervals in boxes in the greenhouse 
or in a frame. For a crop of seed sow in April, in drills 1 foot 
apart and thin out moderately when about 3 inches high. 
OSTRICH PLUME. 40 days. Leaves double curled, dark 
green which curve outward like a fine Ostrich Plume. Oz. 
10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
WHITE LONDON. 30 days. Best for salad. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 
15c., lb. 50c. 
BROWN or BLACK. 30 days. More pungent in flavor than 
the white. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 50c. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. Most popular sort for greens. 
Leaves long and wide, light green, heavily crumpled and 
curled at edge. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS 
I oz. will sow 25-ft. row 
The seeds, while young and succulent, are pickled and used 
as capers. The plants are also highly ornamental; the tall 
variety makes an excellent screen or covering for unsightly 
places in the garden. 
TALL NASTURTIUM. Choice colors. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 35c., lb. 11.00. 
DWARF NASTURTIUM. Choice colors. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
3 4. lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
German, Ocher; Italian, Ocra; Polish, Gamba 
I oz. will plant 50 hills or 75-ft. drill 
This vegetable is extensively grown in the southern states- 
Its long pods when young are used in soups, stews, etc. and are 
believed to be very nutritious. It is of easiest culture and 
grows freely, bearing abundantly in any ordinary garden soil. 
It is sown at the usual time of all tender vegetables, in drills 
2 inches deep, setting the plants from 2 to 3 feet apart. 
IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. 50 days. Early and produc¬ 
tive. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
LONG GREEN. 60 days. Long ribbed pods. Oz. 10c., 34 
lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
PARSLEY 
German,'Petersilie; Italian, Prezzemolo; Polish, Pietruska 
1 oz. will sow 125-ft. row 
Parsley succeeds best in rich, mellow soil. As the seeds ger¬ 
minate very slowly, there are four weeks elapsing sometimes 
before it makes its appearance; it should be sown early in 
Spring, previously soaking the seeds a few hours in tepid water. 
Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart and 34 inch deep. For Winter 
use protect in a frame or light cellar. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. 70 days. A very select stock 
beautifully crimped and curled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 75c. 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED. 90 days. The edible 
roots resemble a small Parsnip and it is esteemed for flavor¬ 
ing soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
DOUBLE CURLED. 70 days. A fine dwarf variety, beauti¬ 
fully curled. Excellent for garnishing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 
J4 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
PLAIN PARSLEY. 60 days. The leaves of this sort are plain; 
it is hardier than the curled variety; good for flavoring. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., }4 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Onion, Danvers Yellow Globe 
Parsley, Hamburg 
ONION 
German, Zwiebel; Italian, Cipollo; Polish, Cebula 
1 oz. will plant 50 hills or 75-ft. drill. 5 lbs. will sow an acre for 
growing large Onions; 50 to 60 lbs. per acre for growing sets 
The Onion thrives best in a rather strong, deep, rich loamy 
soil and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when cultivated 
on the same ground for successive years. The ground should 
be deeply trenched and manured the previous Autumn and laid 
up in ridges during Winter to soften. As early in Spring as the 
ground is in working order, commence operations by leveling 
the ground with a rake and tread it firmly; sow thinly in drills 
about 34 inch deep and 1 foot apart, cover with fine soil and 
press down with the back of a spade or a light roller. 
When the young plants are strong enough, thin gradually, 
so that they stand 3 or 4 inches apart. Keep the surface of the 
ground open and free from weeds by frequent hoeing, taking 
care not to stir the soil too deeply or to collect it about the 
growing bulbs. 
EARLY PRIZETAKER. 100 days. This Onion grows uniform 
in shape, of a nearly perfect globe, with thin skin, of a clean, 
bright straw color. It is of immense size, measuring from 
12 to 16 in. in circumference, while under special cultivation 
specimens have been raised to weigh from 4 to 6 lbs. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. 110 days. A handsome 
globular Onion of mild flavor and a good keeper; one of the 
very best. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.75. 
OHIO YELLOW GLOBE. 120 days. Rich orange in color; 
large, globe shape, flat bottom. Large yielder; also good 
keeper. One of the best market sort. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 3 4 
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. 130 days. Differs from the 
Southport Yellow Globe only in color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
JAPANESE or EBENEZER. 100 days. Yellow Onion that 
will keep all Winter. Of mild, pleasant flavor, of large size; 
a good early set Onion. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. 
$2.50. 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. 110 days. An excellent va¬ 
riety, fine flavored and very productive. Ripens early and 
is a good keeper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVER SKIN. 10 days. A hand¬ 
some Onion, of mild flavor and a good keeper. Extensively 
grown for pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
WETHERSFIELD LARGE RED. 110 days. The staple 
variety of the eastern Onion growers. Of large size, deep red 
in color, excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $2.00. 
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. 115 days. A favorite 
Yellow Globe variety in the market of New York and Boston. 
Solid and a good keeper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., 
lb. $2.50. 
