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way as the common Radish. If, however, the pods are boiled, they are most delicious, 
eating like marrow, and having a most delicate flavor. They also make good pickles. 
Ter oz., 50 cts . 10 
RHUBARB (Rheum Hybridum). 
German, Rhubarber. —French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. 
Culture. — Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The richer its condi¬ 
tion, and the deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep. Thin out 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. To procure an immediate crop, plant roots which are al¬ 
ready grown. 
Victoria. A large variety ; one of the best for general use. Per oz., 20 cts. .... 
Li mucus. Large, tender, and fine-flavored. Per oz., 25 cts. . 
Prince Albert. An early variety ; superior quality. Per oz., 25 cts. . ..... 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER-PLANT (Tragopogox Porrifolius). 
German, Bocksbart.— French, Salsifis. — Spanish, Osira Vegetal. 
The Salsify is a hardy biennial plant, and is cultivated for its roots, which are long and ta¬ 
pering, and, when grown in good soil, measure twelve or fourteen inches in length. It is con¬ 
sidered wholesome and nutritious. When cooked, the flavor resembles that of the oyster, and 
iB a good substitute for it; whence the popular name. 
Culture. — This plant succeeds best in a light, well-enriched soil, which, previous to sow¬ 
ing, should be stirred to the depth of twelve or fourteen inches. Sow the seed in drills half an 
inch deep, and ten inches apart, early in the spring. Thin them out, when an inch high, to four 
or sjx inches apart. Keep the ground clear of weeds, giving them the general culture of car¬ 
rots. They are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter. Store a quantity for winter’s 
use, packed in earth or sand. Those remaining in the ground should be dug before commencing 
growth in spring. 
Salsify, or Oyster Plant. Per oz., 20 cts.. . 5 
SCORZONERA, or BLACK SALSIFY (Scorzonera IIispanica). 
German, Schtoarzumrzel.— French, Scorzonere. — Spanish, Escorzonera. 
Cultivated like the common Oyster-Plant, which it much resembles in its mode of growth. 
It is also prepared for the table in’the same manner. Per oz., 30 cts. . . .10 
SEA-KALE (Crambe Maritima). 
German, Selkohl Meerkohl. — French, Crambe Maritime. — Spanish, Breton de Mar. 
This plant is found growing on the sea-coast of Europe, particularly in England. It is 
closely related to the Cabbage, and can be obtained with very little trouble. The mode of dress¬ 
ing this vegetable for the table is the same as that for Asparagus, which it much resembles. 
Culture. —The seeds may be sown in April, in drills an inch and a half deep, and fourteen 
or sixteen inches asunder. The soil must be previously well enriched and thoroughly trenched. 
■ Let the plants remain until the following spring; then transplant them in rows three feet apart, 
and eighteen inches apart in the rows. Late in the fall, cover the crowns of the plants with 
earth, making a ridge over the rows about a foot and a half high. After the cutting is over in 
the spring, level the earth into trenches, adding a good coat of strong manure. 
Sea-Kale. Per oz., 30 cts. . .. .10 
SPINACH (Spinacia Operate a). 
German, Spinat. — French, Epinard. — Spanish, Espinaca. 
Spinach is very hardy, and consequently a very important vegetable for cold climates. It is 
extremely wholesome and palatable. 
. Culture. — Spinach is best developed and most tender when, grown in rich soil. It should 
•be heavily manured and deeply trenched. Sow early in March for summer crop, in drills, 
which method renders the cultivation and the gathering of the produce more convenient. En- 
• courage the growth with frequent hoeing, which draws the moisture to the roots. For a succes¬ 
sion, a few seeds of the summer varieties may be sown, at intervals of a fortnight, from April to 
. August. Sow from the middle of August to the beginning of September, for the winter crop, in 
a light, sandy soil, on raised beds, which enables it better to stand the severe frost. Two ounces 
of seed, will plant five drills, each forty feet long. 
Round, or SumiWr. Leaves large, thick, and fleshy; rounded at the ends; a little crimped; 
, in general use for early planting. Per oz., 10 cts. . • . 5 
* Fall or Prickly. Leaves seven or eight inches long; halbert-shaped, and nearly erect; 
one of the hardiest, and most generally used . for fall planting. Per oz., 10 cts. . 5 
Lettuce-leaved. Leaves large, thick, dark green, and of superior quality. Per oz., 15 cts. . 5, 
Flanders. A very hardy and productive variety, of superior quality,- Per oz., 10 cts. . . 5 
New Zealand. A large-growing variety, requiring a warm, rich soil. Its superiority over 
other varieties consists in its luxuriant growth of succulent leaves during the summer. 
Per Oz., 20 cts. .. 10 
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