. Berry 1971 book : Rayner Bros. RHUBARB is a very popular perennial where winters are sufficiently cold to freeze ground 3 to 4 in. A few plants well tended make an excellent supply for sauce and pies. We offer the MacDonald Red variety because of its marked superiority. Matures earlier, sweeter, and one planting lasts a lifetime. Plant in spring, 3 to 4 ft. apart. Rhubarb culture is given in Bulletin No. 18. Prices for Large, Vigorous Divisions $ each; 3 for $; 10 for $ f r VICTORIA RHUBARB For those who want vigorous, seedling rhubarb roots we recommend the well-known Victoria
. Berry 1971 book : Rayner Bros. RHUBARB is a very popular perennial where winters are sufficiently cold to freeze ground 3 to 4 in. A few plants well tended make an excellent supply for sauce and pies. We offer the MacDonald Red variety because of its marked superiority. Matures earlier, sweeter, and one planting lasts a lifetime. Plant in spring, 3 to 4 ft. apart. Rhubarb culture is given in Bulletin No. 18. Prices for Large, Vigorous Divisions $ each; 3 for $; 10 for $ f r VICTORIA RHUBARB For those who want vigorous, seedling rhubarb roots we recommend the well-known Victoria variety. These whole roots will soon become es- tablished and produce lots of long, tender, pink stalks that are excellent for home use. Gives best results in cool climates and in fertile, deep soil with a uniform supply of moisture. Prices of Victoria Rhubarb: Strong 1-yr. whole roots^ 1 to eter: 5 for $; 10 for $ HORSERADISH This is the old-fashioned Maliner Kren variety that is very vigorous and develops such large firm roots. Grows best in moist, cool soils of reason- able fertility. If you like horseradish, you will surely want to try this excellent variety. A few roots will soon develop into a fine bed that will last for years. Vigorous whole roofs about 6 to 8 in. long: 5 for $; 10 for $ TENDER, FRESH From Your Own Plantings Year After Year The best eastern variety for home and commercial planting is the disease-resistant MARY WASHING- TON. We sell only the famous Robert's strain, which is the best asparagus money can buy. It produces shoots of finest quality, more uniform in size, shape and color than others. 50 to 100 roots supply an average family. 250 roots will take care of canning and freezing needs, too. A planting of Rayner's asparagus will yield loads of fine food for many years. Plant early in the spring in fertile soil to which about 5 lbs. of 10-6-4 fertihzer per 100 sq. ft. has been added. Spread the roots in a trench about 6 in. deep and 8
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