Catalogue of Trees, Plants, Seeds, Bulbs. 
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IRlbabarlbo 
French, Rhubarbe. German, Rkabarber. Spanish, Rmbarbo. 
Culture. — O ne ounce will sow one hundred and twenty-five feet of drill. The seed-bed should be of 
light, rich soil. Sow very thinly in rows one foot apart, and cover the seed about one 
inch. When the plants are two inches high, thin to the distance of si.x inches in the 
drill. In about six months they will be strong enough to set out in their permanent 
location, the distance allowed being about three feet each way. 
Oz. 54 -lb. Lb. 
$o 20 ^50 $i 75 
Main moth Monarch 25 75 2 50 
Victoria 20 50 i 75 
Roots of either variety, $1.50 per doten, by express, at purchaser’s expense. 
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French, Salsifis. German, Ha/erwurzel. Spanish, Ostra Vegetal. ^ 
Culture. — O ne ounce will sow a drill si.xty feet ; five pounds will sow one acre. 
The soil should be rich and well worked to a depth of eight- 
een inches at least. Sow in drills fifteen inches apart, cover- 
ing the seeds with fine soil an inch and a-half in depth. cj 
When the plants are strong enough, thin them out to about 
nine inches apart. unn/Eus rhubarb. 
Oz. 54 -lb. Lb. 
Ijarge White l-’ronch. Small-growing, but of good flavor . . $0 10 §>40 $i 25 
‘ Mammoth Sandwich Island. Distinct, and a great improve- 
ment on the old variety ; roots well-formed and very large -15 5 ° i 5 ° 
Scorzonera or Long Black. A Spanish variety, used in soups 20 50 2 00 
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French, Oseille. German, Sauerampfer. Spanish, Acedera. 
Culture.— One ounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill. Sow in rows 
fifteen inches apart and one-half inch deep. Thin the seedlings out to ten inches 
apart in the row. 
French Broad-Leaved. Of pleasing acidity ; much valued . $o 15 »o 40 St 25 
French, Epinard. German, Spinal. Spanish, Espinaca. 
Culture. — One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill ; ten pounds will sow 
one acre. An exceedingly rich, well-worked soil is necessary'. Sow thinly in drills 
ten inches apart and half an inch deep. When the young plants are established, 
thin out to the distance of three or four inches in the row, and in ,a future thinning 
every alternate plant may be removed, as Spinach does not do well when crowded. 
•’ Oz. 'b 
Long-Standing. Round, thick leaves, of a dark green color So 10 
Prickly. A very hardy variety ; strongly recommended ^ 
Perpetual or Spinach Beet. Pro- Oz. 54-lb. Lb. 
duces a great abundance of green 
leaves, and as soon as one gathering 
has been made, a fresh crop appears, 
thus insuring a constant supply of 
this valuable vegetable $0 10 $o 25 So 75 
Bound Thick-Iicaved. Of good qual- 
ity ; a favorite market sort 10 15 40 
Savoy-Leaved or Bloomsdale. Large, 
thick, succulent, curled leaves ... 10 15 40 
Viroilay. A large-leaved variety; grown 
largely in many localities 10 15 40 
“(QUALITY” is onr watchword, and our Prices are Reasonable. 
