CHAPTER XX 



RHUBARB 



Having once enjoyed rhubarb, young and fresh 

 from your own garden, you will not be without it 

 again. Rhubarb of the same quality simply can- 

 not be bought in the markets. It is the earliest 

 gift from the garden in the spring, pushing out its 

 crisp, acid stalk at the first invitation of the sun. 

 Being very easy to plant and care for, rhubarb should 

 have a place in every home garden. 



The LinncBus, often called Cherry rhubarb, is 

 the most desirable variety. It has red stalks, when 

 properly shaded, which are of the finest quality, 

 and which grow two feet long when well enriched. 



Planting 



Growing from Roots. — Rhubarb should be grown 

 from roots. It may be grown from seed, but this 

 will take a year or more longer than when grown 

 from roots. The roots cost little and produce edible 

 stalks within a few weeks. Spring Is the best season 

 for setting out the roots ; but they may be put out 

 in the fall successfully, if that is more convenient. 



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