




RHUBARB. 
Rhabarber, GER, Rhubarbe, Fr. Ruibarbo Bastardo, Sp. 
5 \\\ / The stalks of this plant are used 
S|! for pies and tarts. Sow in April, in 
Wi drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 
inches high, thin out iu the rows to 
10 inches apart, and transplant the 
ensuing autumn or spring to any 
desired situation, in a deep, rich 
soil. The ground must be dug and 
heavily manured, at least 2 feet 
deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart 
each way, and the following spring 
it will be fit for use. In the fall 
the bed should have a thick dress- 
ing of coarse manure, which is to 
be dug into the ground in the 
spring. We recommend those who 
desire a choice -article to procure 
the roots, which can be set out 
either in the fall or spring as above 
described. 
Linnezus. Early, large, tender, 
and very fine. 
Pkt. 5 cts:, oz. 25 cts.,.2 lb. 75 
ets. 
Victoria. Very large; the finest 
cooking variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 ets., 3 Ib. 75 cts. 
* Strong Roots 20 ets. each, $2.00 per doz. 
SORREL. 
Suuerampfer, GER. Oscille, FR. Acedera, SP. 
Sow in April, in a rich, mellow soil, in shallow drills 12 
inches apart, and thin out the plants to 6 inches apart in 
the rows, keeping the flower stems cut off as they appear. 
It remains in the ground from year to year. The leaves 
possess a pleasant acid taste ; cook like Spinach; also good 
to mix with salads, to which it imparts an agreeable flavor. 
Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 
much used in salads. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., + Ib. 50 ets., Ib. $1.50. 
SPINACH. 
Spinate, GER. Epinard, FR. LEspinaca, Sp. 
This is an important market gardener’s crop, of easy cul- 
ture. For spring and summer use sow either broadcast 
or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the 
ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succes- 
sion. For winter and early spring use, sow in September, 
in well-manured ground ; cover with straw on the approach 
of seyere cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich; 
the stronger the ground the more delicate and succulent 
will be the leaves. Sow the New Zealand variety in hills 
3 feet apart each way, planting three or four seeds to the 
hill, or they can be started in heat and transplanted; it 
can be cut for use all summer. 

RHUBARB. 

Dreer’s Savoy. 
Dreer’s Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large 
Sayoy leaved ; curled and crimped, with thick, fleshy 
leaves, the best for family and market purposes, and 
the best of all sorts for fall sowing. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 ets. 
Long Standing Round Seeded. A new large, crimped, 
thick fleshy Savoy leaved variety; will stand two 
weeks longer than any other sort before shooting to 
seed; the best for spring sowing, ou account of seeding 
so late. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 ets. 

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Lone STANDING. 
Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The hardiest variety, hav- 
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New Zracanp. 
New Zealand. This variety endures heat and drought, 
and is the best for summer use; it produces a large 
quantity of leaves throughout the season and can be 
cut from continuously. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 ets., Ib. $1.00. 
SALSIFY. 
(Oyster Plant.) 
Haferwurzel oder Bocksbart, GER. Salsifis, FR. Ostra 
Vegetal, 6 Barbu Cubruna, SP. 
A fine vegetable, used and served as 
Carrots; or, after being boiled, made 
into eakes and fried like oysters, which 
they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the 
same as Carrots and Parsnips; it is 
hardy, ean remain in the ground all 
winter for early spring use, but should 
be taken up before itstarts growing; take 
up a supply for use during the winter. 
Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, 
méllow soil. Sow early in the spring in 
drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and 
thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
Long White. The favorite market 
variety, and the best flavored. 
Pkt. 5ets., oz. 20 ets., + 1b. 60 ets., Ib.$2. 
Long Black, or Scorzonera. Le- 
sembling the above; scrape off the 
coarse rind, and soak the roots a few 
hours in cold water before cooking, 
to extract their bitter taste. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This 


SALsIFY. 
variety grows here to a very large size, and resembles a 
good sized parsnip. It is very mild and delicate flavored 
and has already found its way to popular favor. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ets., + Ib. 60 ets., Lh. $2.00. 
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Add for postage on Rhubarb roots 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen, when ordered to be sent by mail. 
