RHUBARB or PIE PLANT 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 8 to 10 Ibs., will plant an acre. 
Culture: Sow from the middle of March to middle of May, in deep rich ground, in drills a foot apart and 1/2 inch deep, and when well 
up thin to 6 inches apart. 
feet apart each way, covering with leaves or coarse manure. 
Southern country it is rarely successful exeept in shady situations. 
In the fall, trench a piece of ground at least 2 spades deep, manuring abundantly, and set the plants out 4 
It is best not to gather many of the stalks the first season, and in our 
Perhaps the most profitable plan for Southern growers is to buy the 
roots—as offered below—setting them out in November, March or April. 
MYATT’S VICTORIA. 
RHUBARB ROOTS. 
(85 days.) Very large, and although somewhat later than other varieties, the best for general use. 
home garden, the roots will be found much better than seeds. 
For the 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45¢: V4 [b., $1.10, postpaid. 
We can furnish fine Rhubarb Roots in any quantities in either fall or spring, but as they are carried in stock 
only during March and April, orders at any other time of the year should be sent a week before roots are 
needed. One year old roots. 40¢ each; $3.50 per doz., delivered. 
SEEDS FOR BIRDS 
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Canary,stons CanaryaBindsS:ccsssrccsscessccete ate 45¢ 
Hemp, for Birds, Parrots, Pigeons and 
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Lettuces foraBitdsscsc.ccscecccssssccsteeeceteer tects 50c 
Maw (Blue Poppy), for Birds.................00. 75¢ 
Millet, Golden, for Birds, Pigeons, and 
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Mixed Seed, for Canary Birds.................. 45¢ 
Rape, German, for Birds................cs00sec00s 40c 
Sorghum, Mixed, for Pigeons and 
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Sunflower, for Parrots, Pigeons and 
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Cuttle Fish Bone, for Birds.................. $2.25 
Giant Dark Green Swiss Chard 
SALSIFY or VEGETABLE OYSTER 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long; 6 to 8 Ibs. for an acre. 
Culture: Salsify does best in a rich, light soil. Sow three-fourths of an inch deep from 
April until July in drills 2 feet apart, and when the plants are 1 inch high, thin to 4 
to 6 inches in the row. The roots are hardy, and late sowings may be left in the ground 
all winter. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. (!20 days.) A large and greatly improved 
strain, of delicate, although distinct flavor. 
It can be prepared so as to be hardly distinguished from real oysters. The roots are well 
shaped, smooth, with dull white skin. 8 inches long, 2 inches at shoulder, tapering. 
Pkt., 10c; 12 0z., 35c¢; oz., 60c; 4 Ib., $1.45, postpaid. 
SAGE 
(Salvia Officialis.) A hardy perennial, the leaves of 
which are plucked about the time flower stalks are 
forming, then spread in a dark room and dried as quickly 
as possible. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 70¢; 1% Ib., $1.60, postpaid. 
SORREL 
One ounce will plant a row 100 
feet long; 1 to 2 Ibs. for an acre. 
Culture: Sow one-fourth inch deep in March or April in 
rows 18 inches apart, thinning from 4 to 6 inches. No 
special cultivation is required, as the plant is very hardy, 
but keep the flower stalks cut out as they appear. 
NARROW LEAVED. Also ealled Sour Grass. (60 
days.) A very wholesome 
salad, the taste for which is readily acquired. Many who 
do not care for Sorrel as a dish will be delighted with 
the combination of Spinach and Sorrel, the peculiar acid 
of which greatly improves the Spinach. Pkt., 15¢; VY oz., 
60c; oz., $1.10; 14 Ib., $2.70, postpaid. 
B LEAF, Pale green leaves, resembling spin- 
BROAD LEAF. ach, only not so broad. Pkt., 10ce; 
oz., 35c; V4 Ib., 80c, postpaid. 
SPRING SPROUTS. (See SMOOTH KALE, page 19.) 
Mammoth 
Salsify 
SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH BEET 
Two ounces will plant a row 100 feet long; 5 to 8 Ibs. for an acre. 
Culture: It is cultivated like Beets except that the plants should be left 10 to 12 inches 
apart in the row and kept thoroughly cultivated. Swiss Chard is only grown for the leaves 
the midrib of which is usually cooked like Asparagus, but the rest of the leaf is used 
for “‘greens,’’ which is of the same delicate flavor as Spinach. 
GIANT DARK GREEN. (°° days.) We consider this the best variety of Chard. 
The midrib is 2 inches wide, and the thick dark green 
leaves are beautifully savoyed and of good quality. Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 20c; VY I|b., 55c¢; 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
The words ‘Thoroughbred Seeds” and “Thorobred Seeds” being a registered trademark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 51052), and 
the words “Thoroughbred” and “’Thorobred” being also a registered trademark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 92011), all persons 
are warned against their use in connection with the advertising or sale of seeds. 
detection and punishment of infringements of our copyright. 
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Prices of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, and bulbs 
are postpaid, except where noted. 
GEO. TAIT & SONS, INC. 
