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THOS. GRISWOLD & GO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN. 
RUHBARB 
Culture .—Sow early in Spring in shallow drills 12 to 15 inches apart and 
thin out to about 10 inches apart in the rows. In the Fall or following 
Spring transplant in very rich garden soil 3 feet apart each way. One 
ounce will produce about 700 plants. 
Large Victoria. The most popular variety grown, and in general use by 
market gardeners. Yields immense crops; stalks large and of the best 
quality. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90c. 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT 
Culture .—Sow early in Spring in light, deep soil in drills 12 inches apart, 
and cover to a depth of 1 inch. Thin the young plants to 2 or 3 inches. 
The roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply can be stored for 
Winter use. Salsify is hardy and can be left in the ground till Spring. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows to an extra large size. The roots 
are quite smooth, very mild and delicate in flavor. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 
45c., lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.50. 
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SPINACH 
Culture .—Spinach is best developed when grown 
in well-enriched soil. It is of easy culture, and by 
successional sowing a supply may be secured through¬ 
out the season. For early Spring use sow the seed 
in September in drills 12 to 15 inches apart. Pro¬ 
tect the bed during the Winter by covering with 
straw or salt hay, removing it when the plants 
start growth in the Spring. One ounce will plant 
100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds for an acre. 
Curly Savoy, or Bloomsdale. A valuable, hardy 
variety for Fall sowing, and a favorite among 
market gardeners.. The leaves are dark green, 
thick, wrinkled and of good flavor. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 
20c., lb. 60c., 5 lbs. or more, 50c. per lb. 
Early Giant, Thick-leaved. Most useful for 
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early Spring crop. The leaves are thick 
apd very tender. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 
50c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 45c. 
Large Viroflay, Thick-leaved. Produces 
large, substantial, dark green leaves of fine 
quality. An excellent market sort. Oz. 5c., 
14 lb. 20c., lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. 45c. 
Long Standing. A compact-growing’variety, 
leaves large, crumpled and fleshy. Oz. 5c., 34 
lb. 20c., lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 45c. 
New Zealand. This is a notable variety, 
distinctly different from ordinary Spinach. 
It flourishes in almost any soil, is of strong 
growth, resists heat and makes a delicious 
green throughout the Summer. Oz. 10c., 34 
lb. 25c., lb. 75c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70c. 
Victoria. A good Summer sort for market 
or home use. The heavy foliage is of excel¬ 
lent quality and remains in fine condition 
when other varieties have run to seed. Oz. 
5c., 34 lb. 20c., lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. 45c. 
Victoria Spinach 
