"The first born infant of the Spring." 



RADISH 



Native of Southern Asia. 



Sow the seed from January to May in shal- 

 low trenches about half an inch deep. Cover 

 over with soil and press the ground down over 

 the seed. When about two inches high thin 

 out to one every three inches. It grows best 

 in sandy soil. Color of root may be red, white 

 or red and white mixed. 



"Oh! green and glorious herbaceous treat. 

 It would tempt the dying Anchorite to eat." 



RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT 



Native of Siberia. 



Introduced into England as early as 1575. 

 The Chinese used it as a drug 2700 B. C. 



It may be planted in fall or spring, using 

 plants raised from seed or dividing the old 

 roots. The ground should be deep and rich 

 and well manured as it is a rank feeder. The 

 crown of the root should be placed about two 

 inches below the surface. The plant will grow 

 leaves large enough to use a year after plant- 

 ing. In gathering the leaves the leaf stalk 

 should be bent down and pulled off sideways, 

 and not cut off, leaving no surface to decay. It 

 is used as a vegetable and for drugs. 

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