32 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



RHUBARB. 



Rhabarher, Ger. Rhubarbe, Fr. Ruibarbo Bastardo, SpAN. 



The stalks of this pbnt are used for pies and tarts. It is fit for use before green fruit appears, and is an excellent 

 substitute. Sow in April, in drills i foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out in the rows to 10 inches apart, 

 and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. To grow the stalks to 

 perfection, 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 dressing of coarse 

 manure, which is to be dug into the ground in the spring. As no dependence can be placed upon growing the 

 varieties true from seed, it is recommended to those who desire a choice article to procure the roots, which can be 

 set out either in the fall or spring as above described 



T • T- , , , , - Pl<^t. OZ. ft). 



Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, and very fine $0 5 20 2 00 



Victoria. Very large ; the finest cooking variety 5 20 2 00 



Roots of the above varieties, each 20 cts. ; $2. per doz. ; $10 per 100; by mail, 30 cts. each, and $3 per doz. 



SALSIFY— Oyster Plant. 



Haferzvurzet, oder Bocksbart, Ger. Sahifis, Fr. Ostra Vegetal, 6 Barba Cabruna, Span. 



A fine vegetable, used and served as Carrots ; or, after being boiled, made into cakes with paste 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 they start growing ; take up a supply to use 

 during the winter. Succeeds best in a light, well-enriched, mellow soil, dug two spades deep. Sow early in the 

 spring in drills 15 inches apart, i inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows ; keeping clear of weeds. 



Long White. The favorite wrtr/^^/- z/rtr/V/y,- the tops can be used in the spring of the second Pkt. Oz. lb. 

 year, dressed like ylj/ara^«j, making an excellent dish |So 5 20 2 00 



Long Black, or Scorzonera. Resembling the above ; cultivated exclusively for its root, and 

 used in the same manner, but not so generally esteemed ; scrape oflF the coarse rind, and 

 soak the roots a few hours in cold water, before cooking, to extract their bitter taste 10 25 2 50 



SORREL. 



Sauerantpfer , Ger. Oseille, Fr. Acedera, Span. 



Sow in April in a rich, mellow soil, in shallow drills i& inches apart, and thin out the plants to 6 inches apart in 

 the rows, keeping the flower stems cui oflf as they appear. It remains in the ground from year to year. The 

 leaves possess a pleasant acid ta'^te, cut and cooked like Spinach, or mixed with it, one-third Sorrel to two-thirds 

 of Spinach ; also good to mix with salads, to which it imparts an agreeable flavor. 



Pkt. Oz. ft). 

 Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in salads. (See illustration)... ^o 5 20 2 00 



SPINACH. 



Spinat, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Span. 



This is an important inarket gardener s crop, of easy culture. For spring and= summer use, sow either broad- 

 cast or in drills i foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a suc- 

 cession, as it grows, thin out for use ; keeping it clear of weeds. For winter and early spring use, sow in Septem- 

 ber, 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 Zea/and variety 

 in hills 3 feet apart each way, planting three or four seeds to the hill, or they can be started in heat and trans- 

 planted ; it can be cut for use all summer. 



Dreer's Round-Seeded Savoy. The hardiest large. Savoy-leaved, most curled and crimped Pkt. Oz. ft). 



variety, with thick, fleshy leaves, the best for family and market purposes, equally good 



for spring or fall sowing ^ 5 10 40 



Large Round-Leaved Savoy. Round-seeded, thick, fleshy leaves, and crimped; one of the 



market gardeners' favorites for spring or fall sowing 5 10 35 



Long Standing Round-Seeded. A new large Savoy, crimped, thick fleshy leaved variety ; 



will stand two weeks longer than any other sort before shooting to seed ; the very best for 



spring sowing, on account of seeding so late 5 10 40 



Flanders. A hardy broad-leaved, round-seeded variety, but not crimped 5 10 40 



Prickly Seeded, or Fall. The hardiest variety ; having smaller leaves, is not so productive as the 



above sorts 5 10 40 



New Zealand. This variety endures the heat and drought of summer, and is the best for that 



purpose, producing a large quantity of leaves throughout the season 5 15 i 00 



SQUASH. 



KUchenkurbis , Ger. Courge, Fr. Calabasa Tontanera 6 Cidracayote, Span 



Squashes are of luxurious and rapid growth, but very tender ; they will not stand any frost or cold nights, and 

 should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil, after the weather has become settled and warm, about the middle of 

 May or June. Plant in light well-manured hills in the same manner as Cucumbers and Melons — the bush varieties 

 3 or 4 feet apart each way, and the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet. Eight to ten seeds should be sown in each hill, 

 thinning out, after they have attained their rough leaves, and danger from bugs is over, leaving three or four of 

 the strongest plants per hill. 



Remit for postage, 16 cts. per pound, or 25 cts. per quart or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by mail 



