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. $1.00. 
DWARF NASTURTIUM. Choice colors. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 
34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
German, Ocher; Italian, Ocra; Polish, Gumba 
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., J4 
lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
PARSLEY 
German, Petersilie; Italian, Prezzemolo; Polish, Pietruska 
I 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., 
34 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., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Onion, Southport Yellow Globe 
Parsley, Double Curled 
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. 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, 
sow thinly in drills about 34 inch deep and 1 foot apart, cover 
with fine soil. 
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. 20c., }4 
lb. 60c.. lb. $2.00. 
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. 130 days. Differs from the 
Southport Yellow Globe only in color. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
JAPANESE or EBENEZER. 112 days. Yellow Onion that 
will keep all Winter. Of mild, pleasant flavor, of large size; 
a good early set Onion. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 65c., lb. 
$2.25. 
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. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
WHITE PORTUGAL or SILVER SKIN. 100 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, flat on 
bottom, 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. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., 
lb. $2.00. 
YELLOW'BERMUDA. 92 to 94 days. A very early, medium 
sized flat sort, sometimes called White Bermuda. Skin 
light straw color, thin and loose; flesh nearly white, sweet 
and mild. Pt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.25. 
