Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
Pepper, Chinese Giant 
PEPPERS 
German, Pfeffer; Italian, Peperone; Polish, Pierprz 
I oz. will produce 1200 plants 
Grown largely for pickling. Sow in hotbed early in April 
and transplant to the open ground when the weather is favor¬ 
able. They should be planted in warm, mellow soil, in rows, 
18 inches apart, between rows, 3 feet. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. 120 days. Large size, thick flesh, 
^crimson color. 4 J^x5 in. in size, mild and sweet. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 40c., Y lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 
WORLDBEATER. 115 days. One of the very best of the 
large Peppers. Fruit 4-lobed, 5 in. long by 3 in. in diameter; 
flesh very thick and mild, exceedingly productive and a good 
shipper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., Y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
NEAPOLITAN SWEET ITALIAN. 90 days. Something extra 
fine. Large fruit, red color; sweet. Ripens earlier than Ruby 
King. Good cropper. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., Y lb. $1.00, lb. 
$3.50. 
CHINESE GIANT. 140 days. The largest Pepper known. Its 
mammoth size, splendid shape, beautiful rich, glossy flesh, 
mild flavor and enormous productiveness commend it as 
one of the best market varieties ever introduced. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 40c., Yx lb. $1.25, lb. $4.25. 
RUBY KING. 110 days. An exceedingly large and handsome 
Pepper; the fruits are of a bright ruby red. From 4J^ to 6 in. 
longjby 334ttoJ4 in. in diameter, which makes it one of the 
largest of Peppers. The flavor is remarkably mild and it can 
be sliced and eaten with pepper and vinegar like Tomatoes 
and Cucumbers, or it can be used as a salad. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 35c., Y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
HOT BULL NOSE. 120 days. Anearly variety, of sharp flavor; 
rind thick and fleshy; color, brilliant red; shape, oblong. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., Y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
SWEET GOLDEN DAWN. 120 days. Sweet, mild yellow 
Pepper shaped like Bull Nose. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., Y lb. $1.75. 
HUNGARIAN WAX or RAINBOW. 120 days. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 50c., Y lb. $1.75. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN or MAMMOTH. 115 days. Similar 
to the Bull Nose in shape and color, but larger and milder 
in flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., Y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. 100 days. Fruit brilliant coral red; 
conical; from 3 to 4 in. in length; very productive. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 40c., Y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
RUBY GIANT. 115 days. A variety which is of a desirable 
size and shape for stuffing. A cross of Ruby King and Chinese 
Giant; grows to large size and is very mild. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
35c., Yx lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
PEPPER PLANTS 
Ready May 1st 
Prices subject to fluctuation 
RUBY KING, CALIFORNIA WONDER, WORLDBEATER 
and CAYENNE. Out of seed bed. Doz. 10c., 100 75c. Trans¬ 
planted plants. Doz. 20c., 100 $1.25. 
POTATO 
8 to 12 bushels will plant an acre, according to the kind of 
machine used, also distances planted 
The Potato, like all robust-growing vegetables, can be grown 
with varying success on soils of all kinds and in all conditions 
of fertility, but the soil best suited to it is a sandy loam. In all 
heavy soils it is more subject to a disease and the flavor is much 
inferior. In breaking up good pasture land, the decaying sods 
answer sufficiently well for the first year in lieu of manure. 
Manure is applied either in rows or hills, or broadcast over the 
ground and plowed in—the latter in most cases being preferable. 
If the soil is good, but little manure is required. In highly en¬ 
riched soil the plants are more liable to disease than when grown 
in soil that is naturally good. The best fertilizers are those of a 
dry or absorbent nature. Plant as early in Spring as the ground 
can be had in fair working order, in hills or ridges about 3 feet 
apart, covering in light, warm soil, about 4 inches deep, but in 
cold, wet situations, 2 or 3 inches will be sufficient. 
Prices subject to variation 
60 lbs. to a bushel 
Treat seed with Semesan Bel before plant¬ 
ing. See page 63. 
Special prices given on large quantities 
We handle Certified Seed Potatoes only. Seed stock grown 
in the north is far superior to that grown elsewhere. 
IRISH COBBLER. Early. round, chunky, 85-day sort. Qual¬ 
ity of the finest; popular for home market. Peck 75c., bus. 
$2.00, sack $4.50. 
GREEN MOUNTAIN. Shape oval, white skin, big cropper 
and splendid cooker. Peck 75c., bus. $2.00, sack $4.50. 
Potato, Irish Cobbler 
PUMPKIN 
German, Kurbiss; Italian, Zucca; Polish, Bania 
1 lb. will plant 250 hills 
Pumpkins are now principally cultivated for agricultural pur¬ 
poses. They are usually planted in fields of Corn or Potatoes, 
but may be profitably raised in fields by themselves. Sow first 
in May, in hills 8 feet apart. 
LARGE CHEESE. 65 days. The best variety for cooking or 
pie purposes. Oz. 10c., Y lb. 25c„ lb. 75c. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD. 70 days. Very productive, largely 
grown for feeding stock. Oz. 10c., Y lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTH. 85 days. Grows to immense 
size, often weighing over 100 lbs. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 
35c., lb. $1.00. 
WINTER LUXURY. 75 days. Grows uniformly to a diam¬ 
eter of 10 to 12 inches and is enormously productive. It is a 
beautiful golden yellow, finely and closely netted, like a 
netted Muskmelon. As a Winter keeper and cooking variety 
it stands unexcelled and is one of the very best for either 
home use or market. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
CUSHAW CROOKNECK. 75 days. A good all-around 
Pumpkin. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
SWEET POTATO TENNESSEE. 80 days. Buff yellow skin, 
medium size oblong fruit. Flavor resembles mashed sweet 
Potatoes. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
