. Rhubarb Salsify 
(Because of state law rhubarb roots cannot be shipped to California.) 
69B87 MacDonald 
Rhubarb Roots % 
New variety of superior quality 
This relatively new variety pro- 
duces such tender stalks that peeling 
is unnecessary. The stalks are very 
well colored with a strong and uni- 
form red which makes a most appetiz- 
ing sauce. MacDonald is better look- 
ing, bigger, and more delicious than 
any standard rhubarb variety, and it 
remains useful longer into the summer 
because of its tenderness. The stalks 
are frequently 2 ft. long and excep- 
tionally thick. 
True MacDonald rhubarb is pro- 
duced only from root divisions, since 
seed of this or any other rhubarb fails 
614 Mammoth 
‘Sandwich Island 
(110 days) Long, thick, taper- | 
ing roots. The flesh is almost 
white and has a delicious 
oyster-like flavor. Pkt. 15¢; 
V, oz. 35¢; oz. 65¢; 1% lb. $1.95 
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The striking similarity of flavor be- 
tween salsify and oysters has made 
the species known as Oyster Plant. 
Roots are equally attractive when 
creamed or prepared in a stew. Sow 
seed early in the spring in rows 18 in. 
apart; cover 1 in. deep. Thin seedlings 
to stand 4 to 5 in. apart in the row. 
The best roots are grown on rather 
light soil, but good ones can be grown 
in any ordinary garden loam if deep 
and mellow. The roots are perfectly 
to breed true. Ue Plenty of UE aS hardy and may remain in the ground 
and commercial fertilizer. 2 roots $1.20; all winter for early spring use. A 
3 roots $1.50; 5 for $2.25; 10 for $4.25 pkt. sows 20 ft. of row; an oz, 100 ft. 
MacDonald 
Rhubarb 
69B88 Victoria Roots 
The old standard variety 
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3 Roots planted this spring provide 
a moderate crop next spring, and 
_ bear heavily for years afterwards. 
_ The stalks are thick, tender, and 
heavily shaded with red. Caution: 
never use rhubarb leaves for greens 
a, because they contain an acid which 
makes them unfit for food. 
_ 2 roots for 45¢; 5 for 85¢; 10 for $1.50 
Plant and tend much the same as corn. Wild birds 
love sunflower seed. If you have room, why not plant 
a few rows for them? A pkt. plants 75 ft. of row; 8 lbs. 
to the acre. Leave just one stalk per hill. 
In addition to their impressive and stately 
beauty these giant flowers are valuable for 
their seed. The immense heads grow 18 to 
20 in. across and bear a heavy crop of seed 
which is used to feed poultry and other birds. 
Plants are vigorous and often grow 10 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 
2 Ibs. 70¢; 5 Ibs. $1.60; 
10 Ibs. $3.00 
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Rhubarb needs a sharp freeze during the winter 
to make it grow properly the following season. 
Mammoth 
Accordingly, gardeners in the extreme southern Sandwich 
Tegion in Florida and along the Gulf are denied Island 
the pleasure of growing this hardy perennial. Set Salsi 
the crowns of the roots deep enough to be covered als if y 
with 2 or 3 in. of soil, spacing them 3 or 4 ft. apart. 
Fertilize heavily. 
Tampala 
Tampala 
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700 Tampala 3,_< 
_ A brand new vegetable greens (50 days) 
An improved strain of this delicious new greens, identical in every way 
to that offered last year except that the leaves are a fine, dark green 
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‘ instead of pale green as previously grown. The plants grow 2 ft. tall and 
have long, smooth leaves which are held high above the ground. Their 
_ flavor is superior to spinach, and the plants thrive in hot weather. 
- Pkt. 15¢; 2pkts. 25¢; Y'oz.45¢; 14 0z. 75¢; oz. $2.00 
Planting Guide for “Jampata - 
yy. Tampala is a very old Asiatic cultivated greens plant, and its recent introduction to this 
sb a country has been welcomed by many gardeners. The species grows best in hot weather, 
and seed should not be planted until the soil is thoroughly warmed by the sun, Plant 
pebinly and very shallow in rows 2 to 3 ft. erat, and thin to stand 18 in. apart in the rows. 
