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to mulch the plant and to provide plant food. Four plants will be 

 plenty for an ordinary family. Healthy, well-fed plants should 

 fully cover four feet of ground and more. The plant has no pests 

 nor diseases. 



Very early rhubarb can be had in March or April by forcing; 



Fig. 205. — Rhubarb for the whole family. 



that is, by packing heating manure around a plant (but not over 

 the crown) and covering with straw, or with a tub or barrel. 



Ricinus, see Castor Bean. 



Rudbeckia, see Corn-flower and Golden Glow. 



Roses, see the chapter on them. 



Sage, see Salvia. 



Sage : A name given also to an herb grown in three varieties, 

 for flavoring or medicine. Grow from cuttings, layers, roots, or 



