FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Hhabarber, GlSR, 



RHUBARB. 



Rhubarhe, Fr. liuiharho Bitslardo, Sp. 



The stalks of this plant are used 

 for pies and tarts. Sow in April, iu 

 cli-ills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 

 inches high, thin out in tlierowsto 

 10 inches apart, and transplant the 

 ensuing autumn or spring to any 

 desired situation, in a deep, rich 

 soil. The ground must he dug and 

 heavily manured, at least 2 feet 

 deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart 

 eacii way, and the following spring 

 it will be fit for use. In the fall 

 the bed should have a thick dress- 

 ing ot 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. 

 Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, 



and very fine. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 76 



cts. 



Rhubarb. Victoria. Very large ; the finest 



cooking variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts. 

 Strong Roots 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



SORREL. 



Sauerampfer, 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. 

 liarge Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and 

 much used in salads. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



SPINACH. 



Spinate, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, 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 severe 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. 



Dreer's Savoy. 



Dreer's Round Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large 

 Savoy 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 cts. 



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, on account of seeding 

 so late. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Long Standing. 

 Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The hardiest variety, hav- 

 ing smaller leaves, is not so productive as the above, 

 sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



Ni;\v Zi-:al AMI. 



New Zealand. This variety endures heat and drought, 

 and is the best for summer use; it produces a large 

 quantit}' of leaves throughout the season and can be 

 cut from continuously. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.00. 



SALSIFY. 



(Oyster Plant.) 



Haferwurzel oder Bockshart, Ger. Salsifis, Fr. Oslra 

 Vegetal, 6 Barha Cdbruna, Sp. 



A fine vegetable, used and served as 

 Carrots; or, after being boiled, made 

 into cakes and fried like oysters, which 

 they resemble in flavor. Cultivate the 

 same as Carrots and Parsnips; it is 

 hardy, can remain in the ground all 

 winter for early spring use, but should 

 be taken up before it starts growing; take 

 up a supply for use during the winter. 

 Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, 

 millowsoil. 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. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i 1 b. 60 cts., Ib.$2. 

 Long Black, or Scorzonera. Re- 

 sembling the above; scrape oflT 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. ' 

 Salsify. Mammoth Sandwich Island. This 



variety grows here to a very large size, and resembles a 

 good sized parsnip. It is very mild and delicate flavored 

 and has alreadv found its way to popular favor. 



Pkt. .5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



Add for postage on Rhubarb roots 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



