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CROSMAN BROTHERS' CATALOGUE. 
RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT. 
German, 9tf)ubarber. French, Rhubarbe. 
A dee P» rich soil is the best for Rhubarb. Seed may be sown early in spring in 
drills eighteen inches apart and about three-quarters of an inch deep. The ensuing 
spr ng transplant to any desired situation, allowing each plant two or three feet 
square ; mulching with manure each fall is very beneficial. 
lthubarb, Victoria, very large and productive; oz. 20c.. . 5 
Lmnueus, large, tender and fine flavored ; oz. 20c.5 
Rhubarb Roots. Many people prefer to save time by buying the roots, and to 
such we would say that we have a fine stock of the Victoria at $10.00 per 100 
by express or freight, at receiver’s expense. By mail, postage paid, each 25c.,’ 
'Or o fui ^ 1 »00# 
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. 
German, $ocf«bart. french, Salsifis. 
In point of delicious flavor this vegetable ranks with Asparagus. It is perfectly 
hardy, and its culture is similar in all respects to thatof the Parsnip. Cut into small 
pieces, it will make a fine soup, which has a decided flavor of the oyster; it can also 
be boiled or stewed like Parsnips. Seed may be sown early in spring, on a light 
rich soil, in drills one inch deep and 12 or 15 inches apart; when well up, thin to 
two or three inches in the row. Roots may be used in the fall, or may be left out 
during the winter with safety. Use an ounce for 60 feet of drill. 
Salsify, White French, lb. $1.00, oz. 10c.5 
Sandwich Island Mammoth, superior in every respect, producing roots 
double the size of the old sort, and of equally good quality; market gardeners 
consider it “just the thing;” lb. $1.40, oz. 15c.... . 5 
SPINACH. 
German, 0pinat. French, Epinard. 
Spinach is a very important vegetable for greens ; it requires a deep rich soil in 
order to obtain good Spinach. For early spring use sow seed in the fall, and protect 
during the winter by covering with straw or leaves ; for summer use sow early in 
spring in drills 12 to 15 inches apart; cover seed one inch deep; when well up thin 
ounc^for 60 feet of 'dm* Ab ° Ut ten pounds of seed required to the acre; one 
lioiind or Summer, for spring sowing; lb. 40c., oz. 10c.. 5 
I hick-Leaved Vin flay, very superior to the ordinary round;’ ib. 40c.i ozVlOc. 5 
lamg standing*, a fine thing for spring sowing; stands two weeks longer than 
any other kind befure going to seed; excellent for marketing purposes; lb. 
40c., oz. 10c .. . g 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale, large, tender leaves; a summer sort which 
beats all oth- rs for yield; lb. 40c., oz. 10c. 5 
Prickly, or Winter, for fall or very early spring sowing ; ib. 40c., oz. 10 c.... 5 
SUNFLOWER. 
A tall, stately plant, with large and brilliant yellow flowers. In rows they 
form a very effective screen for out-buildings, while the oily seeds make an excel¬ 
lent tonic for fowls and pigeons. 
Mammoth Russian, largest kind grown; lb. 40c., oz. 10c. 5 
Finest Double, handsome double flowers; oz. 25c. ........!! 10 
SQUASH. 
German, tfurbiS. French, Courge. 
All the varieties are quite tender, and consequently should not be planted until 
all danger of frost is oyer and there is a good prospect of warm weather ; but we 
advise getting in the winter varieties as eaily as possible and encourage a rapid 
growth in order to have them mature. Cultivate same as Melons or Cucumbers 
except that with the running varieties the hills should be about six feet apart. One 
ounce will plant 30 to 40 hills. 
