114 THE NEW RHUBARB CULTURE. 



ejyti:^ky/ • Jlis principal cutting is in the spring. The 

 |p:f'^akes a splendid fall growth and would furnish 

 I at this season if the market could use it. The 

 ,.'sSiJ''?*!wh,at is known as "Pawpaw" land. 



Much of the soil of the district is a sandy loam, and 

 often nearly sand. In such soil, the plant is naturally 

 not so much at home as in the cooler loam. But even 

 here, it could no doubt be grown with some care. An- 

 other successful grower in the same locality is Jacob 

 Schlafiey. From the plant he makes a wine which those 

 who have tasted it pronounce a fine drink. He has on 

 account of his rhubarb wine some local fame. 



