66 PETER HENDERSON & CO.'s CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



RHUBARB. 



German, Eahharber. — French, Ehubarbe. — Spanish, Euibarbo Bastardo. 



Sow in April, in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in 

 the rows when a few inches high. In Fall, or the following Spring, transplant into 

 deep, rich soil, about three feet apart each way. If propagated by dividing the roots, 

 it may be done either in Fall or Spring, planting at the same distance apart, as given 

 above. 



Per oz. % lb. Lb. 



Linnaeus. Early, large and tender 30c. Si 00 §3 00 



Victoria. Very large ; later than Linnasus 30c. 1 00 3 00 



SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT. 

 German, Bocksbart. — French, SaMfts. — Spanish, Osira Vegetal. 



The Oyster Plant succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, mellow soil, which, previ- 

 ous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of eighteen inches. Sow early in 

 Spring, in drills fifteen inches apart ; cover the seeds with fine soil, an inch and a half 

 in depth, and when the plants are strong enough, thin out to six inches apart. 

 Peroz 25c. ' i lb 75c. Lb $2 50 



SC0R20NERA, or BLACK OYSTER PLANT. 

 Germau, Schwarzwurzel. — French, Scorzanere. — Spanish, Escorzonera. 



This vegetable requires the same treatment as Salsify, which it nearly resembles ; 

 it is not, however, so generally esteemed. Sow in drills eighteen inches apart, and 

 thin out to nine inches from plant to plant. 



Peroz 30c. £lb $100. Lb $3 00 



SCOLYMUS (Spanish Oyster Plant). 



(Scolymus Hispanicus.) 



Cultivated for its roots, which are taken up in September or October, and preserved 

 during Winter in the same manner as Salsify. Sow in drills one inch deep, and one foot 

 apart, from middle of April to beginning of May, and cultivate as Carrots or Parsnips. 

 Peroz 30c. £lb $100. Lb $3 00 



SEA-KALE. 

 German, Stlkohl Meerkohl. — French, Cranibe Maritime. — Spanish, Breton de Mar. 



Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as Asparagus. A supply may 

 be had all Winter by planting the roots closely in a warm cellar before frost. Sow one 

 inch deep, in drills two feet apart, thin out to six inches, and the next Spring plant in 

 hills three feet apart, three plants in each. 



Peroz 40c. Jib $125. Lb $4 00 



SPINACH. 



German, Spinat. — French, Epinard.— Spanish, Espinaca. 



This is a very important crop in our market gardens ; it is one of the most manage- 

 able of all vegetables, requiring but little culture, and may be had fit for use the entire 

 season. The main crop is sown in September; it is sometimes covered up in exposed 

 places, with straw or salt hay during the Winter, which prevents its being cut with the 

 irost ; but in sheltered fields here, there is no necessity for covering. For Summer use, 

 it niay.be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from April till August. Spinach is 

 best developed, and most tender and succulent, when grown in rich soil. 



Per oz. }i lb. Lb. 



Round. The main market sort ; equally good for Spring or Fall 



sowing 10c. 20c. $0 60 



Prickly. Stands well in Winter, but gives less bulk per acre than 



the first-named 10c. 20c. 60 



Flanders. A very productive variety, with large broad leaves, 



quite hardy 10c. 20c. 60 



Lettuce-Leaved. Leaves large and of thick substance ; it is of su- 

 perior quality, and good for Spring sowing 15c. 30c. 100 



New Zealand. A useful and excellent vegetable ; produces leaves 

 • in great abundance throughout the Summer ; should be raised 

 in heat, and transplanted three feet apart each way into 

 light, rich soil 20c. 50c. 2 00 



