D. M. FERRY & GO'S 



Giant. — This is a very large, and late green variety, \vith round stalks of 

 great length and thickness ; produces a succession of stalks the whole seas6n ; 

 held in high estimation by market gardenders. 



Culture. — Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The 

 richer its condition, and the deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an 

 inch deep, and thin out the plants to six inches apart. In the fall, trench a 

 ■piece of ground, and manure it well ; then transplant the young plants into it 

 three feet apart each way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and give 

 a dressing of coarse manure every fall. The seed cannot be relied upon for the 

 reproduction of the same variety. The stalks should not be plucked till the 

 third year, and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. 



Salsl^. 



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TRAGOPOGON PORRIFOLIUS. 

 Fr. Sahi/is. — Ger. Bocksbart. 



The Salsify is a hardy biennial, with a grassy top, and a long, 

 white, tapering root, nearly resembling a small Parsnep. It closely 

 assimilates to the taste and flavor of the oyster, when properly 

 cooked, and is a good substitute for it. It is very wholesome and 

 nutritious. 



Culture. — This plant succeeds best in a light, well enriched 

 soil, which, previous to sowing, should be stirred to the depth of 

 twelve or fourteen inches. Sow the seed in drills, half an inch 

 deep, and two inches apart, early in the Spring. Thin them out, 

 when an inch high, to four or six inches apart. Keep theA free 

 from weeds, giving them the general culture of Carrots. They 

 are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter. Store a 

 quantity for use, packed in earth or sand. Those remaining in 

 the ground, should be dug before commencing growth in the 

 Spring. 



SPINACEA OLERACEA. 



Fr. Epinard. — Ger. Spinat. 



Spinage is a very hardy annual, with thick, succulent leaves, cultivated to a 

 considerable extent for greens. It is extremely wholesome and palatable. 



Bound, Summer. — Leaves, large, thick and fleshy ; a little crimped, and 

 round or blunt ; seed, nearly round ; generally preferred for early sowing. 



Prickly, Winter. — This is the hardiest variety ; prickly seeded, with 

 triangular, oblong, or arrow-shaped leaves. It is employed for the fall sowing. 



