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RHUBARB 
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 im¬ 
mense crops; stalks large and of the best quality. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.25; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. $2.10. 
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. 60c., lb. $2.30; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $2.25. 
We handle high-grade Farm and Grass Seeds 
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 
throughout the season. For early Spring use sow 
the seed in September in drills 12 to 15 inches apart. 
Protect 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. 15c., 
34 lb. 55c., lb. $2.10; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $2.00. 
Early Giant, Thick-leaved. Most useful for 
early Spring crop. The leaves are thick and 
very tender. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 55c., lb. $2.10; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. $2.00. 
Large Viroflay, Thick-Leaved. Produces large, 
substantial, dark green leaves of fine quality. 
An excellent market sort. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 55c., 
lb. $2.10; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $2.00. 
New Zealand. This is a notable variety, dis¬ 
tinctly different from ordinary Spinach. It 
flourishes in almost any soil, is of strong growth, 
resists heat and makes a delicious green through- 
• out the Summer. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.10; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. $2.00. 
Victoria. A 'good Summer sort for market or 
home use. The heavy foliage is of excellent 
quality and remains in fine condition when other 
varieties have run to seed. Crop failed. 
