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Tested VEGETABLE SEEDS 
For the GARDEN and the FARM 
Beans, Bountiful 
Beans, Tendergreen 
Beans, Dwarf Horticultural 
ARTICHOKE 
1 02 . will sow 100 ft. of drill and produce about 
500 plants 
Sow in April in rich soil and transplant the 
following Spring to permanent beds in rows 
or hills 3 feet apart and 2 feet between the 
plants. Once planted the beds will remain 
in bearing for years. 
Large Green Globe, or Paris. Best for 
general culture; heads large, slightly elon¬ 
gated, scales thick at base. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 40c., M lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 
ASPARAGUS 
1 02 . of seed will produce 500 roots and sow 
about 100 ft. of drill 
Sow early in Spring, as soon as the ground 
will admit of working. Keep carefully hoed 
and clear from weeds and the plants will be 
in condition to set out the succeeding Spring. 
Plant in rows 5 feet apart and IJ^ feet be¬ 
tween the plants in the rows. Spread the 
roots well; cover the crown of the plant about 
6 or 8 inches when established. 
Mary Washington. The highest type of 
rust-resistant Asparagus. It is earlier, 
larger and longer than the original Wash¬ 
ington and quite as resistant. Tips are 
very tight and do not sprangle out or blow 
prematurely. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Giant Argenteuil, or French. A popular 
variety on account of its large, thick stalks. 
Very tender and excellent flavor. Oz. 10c., 
M lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Inquire about prices of Mary Wash¬ 
ington Asparagus, the variety for best 
results in this locality. 
BEANS Dwarf or Bush 
60 lbs. to a bushel, 1 lb. will plant 60 ft. of drill; 
60 lbs. will seed an acre 
All Bean Varieties 25 lbs. or over at 100 lb. 
rate 
A succession of sowings can be made from 
the first week in May until the middle of 
August. Plant in drills about 2 inches deep 
and from 18 inches to 3 feet apart. The 
plants should be about 3 inches apeirt. 
These prices on Beans are subject to 
change without notice 
The number of days following each variety 
signify maturity periods 
GREEN POD VARIETIES 
Ribsam’s Early Fill Basket. 50 days. 
Round, straight pod, 6 in. long. Verj^ pro¬ 
ductive, stringless, of a beautiful green 
color. 34 lb. 12c., lb. 20c., in 5-lb. lots, 
18c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 17c. per lb.; in 
100-lb. lots, 15c. per lb. 
Improved Stringless Green Pod. 52 days. 
Plants large, erect, very productive. Pods 
round, medium green, very meaty, per¬ 
fectly stringless and fiberless. 34 lb. 12c., 
lb. 20c.; in 5-lb. lots, 18c. per lb.; in 10-lb. 
lots. 16c. per llj.; in 100-lh. lots, 14c. per lb. 
Beans—Green Pod Varieties— Continued 
Giant Stringiess Green Pod. 54 days. 
Plants large, sturdy, prolific, pods round, 
meaty, strictly stringiess and brittle. A 
commercial variety. 34 lb. 12c., lb. 20c.; 
in 5-lb. lots, 18c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 16c. 
per lb.; in 100-lb. lots, 14c. per lb. 
Red Kidney. 95 days. A variety for dry 
bean use. Pods waxy green color, oval, 
flat. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 25c.; in 5-lb. lots, 22c. 
per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 20c. per lb. 
Dwarf Horticultural (Also called Italian 
Bean). 54 days. Pods 5 in. long, greenish 
yellow, splashed with carmine; semi-round 
and stringiess. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 25c.; in 5-lb. 
lots, 23c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 20c. per lb.; 
in 100 lb. lots, 17c. per lb. 
Bountiful. 50 days. An extra early flat- 
podded variety, stringiess and of fine 
quality. 34 lb. 12c., lb. 20c.; in 5-lb. lots, 
18c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 16c. per lb.; in 
100-lb. lots, 1234 c. per lb, 
Tendergreen. 54 days. Plant large, erect, 
productive. Pods round, fleshy, dark 
green, strictly stringiess, of fine quality. 
34 lb. 12c., lb. 20c., in 5-lb. lots, 18c. per lb.; 
in 10-lb. lots, 16c. per lb.; in 100-lb. lots, 
1234 c. per lb. 
Large White Kidney. 62 days. Excellent 
as a shell Bean, green or ripe. 34 lb. 15c., 
lb. 25c.; in 5-lb. lots, 23c. per lb.; in 10-lb. 
lots, 20c. per lb. 
White Marrowfat. 60 days. Grown for 
sale in the dry state; but excellent shelled, 
either green or dry. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 25c.; 
in 5-lb. lots, 23c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 
20c. per lb. 
YELLOW-PODDED VARIETIES 
Improved Golden Wax (Top Notch). 
50 days, A flat-podded sort, having be¬ 
come everywhere popular because of its 
long, showy pods, lb. 12c., lb. 20c.; 
in 5-lb. lots, 18c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 17c. 
per lb.; in 100-lb. lots, 15c. per lb. 
Pencil Pod Wax. 57 days. Pods are long, 
straight, round like a pencil; fleshy, of a 
bright yellow color, tender, brittle and 
absolutely stringiess; very productive. 
34 lb. 12c., lb. 20c.; in 5-lb. lots, 18c. per 
lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 17c. per lb.; in 100-lb. 
lots, 15c. per lb. 
Round Pod Kidney Wax, or Brittle Wax. 
54 days. Pods medium yellow, round, 
slightly curved, deeply creasebacked, ex¬ 
tremely brittle, fleshy and absolutely 
stringiess. 34 lb- 15c., lb. 25c.; in 5-lb. lots, 
23c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 21c. per lb.; 
in 100-lb. lots, 18c. per lb. 
Bountiful Wax, or Surecrop Wax. 55 days. 
Pods golden yellow, thick flat, brittle, 
strictly stringiess and of fine quality. 
34 lb. 12c., lb. 20c.; in 5-lb. lots, 18c. per 
lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 17c. per lb.; in 100-lb. 
lots, 15c. per lb. 
ENGLISH or BROAD WINDSOR 
This is very hardy and should be planted 
as soon as the soil is in good state in the 
Spring. To insure well-filled pods, pinch off 
the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to 
set. 34 lb. 10c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 30c.; in 5-lb. 
lots, 28c. per lb.; in 10-lb. lots, 25c. per lb. 
MARTIN C. RIBSAM & SONS CO. 
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