Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co 
USE SEMESAN 
For prevention of wilt, damping-off and other 
root diseases. 
Romaine or Cos 
LETTUCE— Continued 
LARGE NEW YORK or NO. 515. 73 days. It is an improve¬ 
ment over New York No. 12; of unusual size and solidity 
of head, mostly as solid as an early Summer Cabbage, which 
in general form it somewhat resembles. The variety 
blanches itself naturally, is crisp, tender, and of excellent 
flavor, and always free from bitterness. This variety is 
not subject to tip burn and is one of the best for Spring use 
ever introduced. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
ROMAINE or PARIS WHITE COS. 55 days. Forms long, 
upright heads of narrow leaves, which are crisp and refresh¬ 
ing; withstands the Summer heat. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb* 
35c., lb. $1.00. 
ICEBERG. 84 days. A large, hard-heading curled variety, 
very crisp. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
SALAMANDER. 72 days. The Salamander is the best variety 
for Summer use, forming good-sized, compact heads. Color, 
light green outside and white on the inside. Its great merit, 
however, is that it will withstand drought and heat and re¬ 
main longer in head than any other variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
15c., M lb. 35c., lb. $1.25. 
WAYAHEAD. 63 days. Quality very fine, heads firm, ex¬ 
cellent for both coldframes and open ground. It is the surest 
header of all Lettuce. It will stand longer than any other 
Lettuce before going to seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., 
lb. $1.00. 
German, Schwamm; Italian, Flingo Pralajo; 
Polish, Gryzb 
1 brick will spawn 10 sq. ft. 
Mushrooms may be cultivated much easier than is generally 
supposed. They can be grown in a cellar or shed or in beds 
prepared in the open air same as hotbeds. Culture upon 
application. 
AMERICAN SPAWN. Pure culture. Brick 35c., $4.00 per doz. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
Lettuce, Large New York, No. 515 
MANGEL WURZEL or CATTLE BEETS 
(See under head of BEETS) 
LEEK 
German, Lauch; Italian, Porro; Polish, Pory 
I oz. will sow a drill of about 100 ft. 
The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated. It succeeds 
best in light but well enriched soil. Sow as early in Spring as 
practicable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. When 6 to 
8 inches high, they may be transplanted in rows 10 inches apart 
each way, as deep as possible, that the neck being covered, 
may be blanched. If fine Leeks are desired, the ground can 
hardly be made too rich. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. A favorite market variety. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 65c., lb. $2.00. 
GIANT MUSSELBURG. A hardy sort. Leaves fan shape, 
dark green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 65c., lb. $2.00. 
Leek, Giant Musselburg 
