. White Strasburg. White Strasburg. Though not a new variety, it is one that should be more largely grown. The roots are oblong, of a pure white color, very brittle, and of a mild flavor. For summer and fall use this sort will be found verv desirable. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. RHUBARB. Bhabarber, Bhubarbe,TR. Buibarbo Bcistardo,SF. The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Sow in April, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out in the rows to 10 inches apart, and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich so
. White Strasburg. White Strasburg. Though not a new variety, it is one that should be more largely grown. The roots are oblong, of a pure white color, very brittle, and of a mild flavor. For summer and fall use this sort will be found verv desirable. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts. RHUBARB. Bhabarber, Bhubarbe,TR. Buibarbo Bcistardo,SF. The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Sow in April, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin 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 each way, and the following spring it will be fit for use. In the fall the bed should have a thick dress- ing of coarse manure, which is to be dug into the ground in the spring. We recommend those who desire a choice article to procure the roots, which can be set out either in the fall or spring as above described. Linnaeus. Early, large, tender, and very fine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Victoria. Very large; the finest Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Strong Roots 25 cts. each, $ per doz. SORREL. Sauerampter, Ger. Oseille, Fe. 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 off 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. Large Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in salads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 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 w
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