RHUBARB 
Fresh and Delicious 
The roots can be raised from seed sown 
in spring, and are ready to transplant to 
the permanent bed the next spring. The 
seed must be sown in fine, rich soil, and 
the seedlings must have good care. 
VICTORIA. The most popular variety, 
fine for family use and market. Comes 
quite true from seed. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.15. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. Sent by express or 
parcel post at buyer’s expense. Each, 25c. 
SALSIFY 
An ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Sow early and deeper than parsnip, 
otherwise culture is the same and, like 
parsnips, roots, if desired, may be left in 
the ground through the winter, but should 
be dug very early in the spring, as they 
deteriorate after growth commences. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Larger, 
of strong growth, and less liable to grow 
: 2 — spongy than the old Long White. 
Victoria Rhubarb Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; %4 1b., $1.50. 
y 2 ¢ Salsify 
An ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 14 to 16 pounds BLOOMSBALE LONG STANDING. In appearance quite 
to the acre similar to the Bloomsdale strain, the leaves being more 
: intensely green. On account of the low per cent of male 
plants it stands heat remarkably well. After other kinds 
have gone to seed this will stand for a long time. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 45c. 
Culture: For spring and summer use, sow in drills one 
foot apart and one inch deep, as early as the ground can 
be worked, and every two weeks for a succession. For 
winter and early spring use sow in September in well- 
F «EARLY GIANT THICK-LEAVED. Leaves very large and 
pene ee een with ty oo we appre of thick, deep green, attaining a size suitable for use early 
Bovete cola, weather. e ground cannot be too rich. and plant grows to a large size before running to seed. 
t: + OZ. : 4 Ib., 45c. 
«SUMMER SAVOY. This strain of Long Standing Blooms- et enor BOC cores 
dale is fine for a summer crop as it will stand hot weather 
well. It is a little darker than Bloomsdale Long Standing. 
PKt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 45¢. Small Summer Garden 
SAVOY-LEAVED, or BLOOMSDALE. The earliest variety Collection 
and used almost entirely for fall sowing, as it runs quickly Sent postpaid in the United States for $1.00. Catalog 
to seed in warm weather. Leaves of medium size, dark total price, $1.25. 
green, pointed and crimped. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 45c. One packet of seed of each of these 9 varieties: 
Black Wax Beans Danvers Carrot 
SAVOY, VIRGINIA YELLOWS-RESISTANT. It will grow World Record Peas Fortune Cucumber 
on disease-infested soil and produce a crop where others Golden Sunshine iceberg Lettuce 
fail. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 45c. Sweet Corn Scarlet Globe Radish 
Early Wonder Beet Summer Crookneck Squash 
NEW ZEALAND. The hot weather spinach. 
Leaves and stems are succulent and tender. 
May be picked frequently during the summer. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 45c. 
New Zealand Spinach 3 Early Giant Thick-Leaved Spinach 
ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 7 Vegetable Seeds 25 
