. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Rhubarb. RHUBARB. Rhabnrber, Gee. Ehubarbe, Fk. Jiuibarbo Bastanlo, SP. The stalks of this phiiitare used for ))ies and tarts. Sow in April, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches out in the rows to 10 inches apart, and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. The ground must be dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart eacli way, and the following spring it,
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Rhubarb. RHUBARB. Rhabnrber, Gee. Ehubarbe, Fk. Jiuibarbo Bastanlo, SP. The stalks of this phiiitare used for ))ies and tarts. Sow in April, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches out in the rows to 10 inches apart, and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. The ground must be dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart eacli way, and the following spring it, will lie fit for use. In the fall the bed should have a thick dress- ing of coarse inanure, which is to he dug into the ground in the s]n'ing. We recomiueiid those who desire a choice article to procure the roots, which can be set out either in the fall or spring as above described. Iiinnxus. Early, large, tender, and very fine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Victoria. Very large ; the finest cookiDg variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Strong Eoots 20 cts. each, $ per doz. SORREL. Sauerampfer, Ger. Oscille, Fk. Acedera, Sp. Sow in April, in a rich, mellow soil, in shallow drills 12 inches apart, and thin out the plants to 6 inches apart in the rows, keeping the flower stems cut oft' as they appear. It remains in the ground from year to year. The leaves possess a pleasant acid taste ; cook like Spinach; also good to mix with salads, to which it imparts an agreeable flavor. targe licaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in salads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts., lb. $ SPINACH. Spinale, Ger. Epinard, Fr. Espinaca, Sp. This is an important market gardener's crop, of easy cul- ture. For spring and summer use sow either broadcast or in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succes- sion. For winter and early sprins; use, sow in September, in well-manured ground; cove
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