. Dreer's garden calendar : 1889. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 34 DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS R A D1S H E S— Continued. California AVhite >^ inter. A mammoth variety, grow- ing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, and of excel- lent quality. Pl-r. " '-r^.. oz. 15 cts., i lb. 30 \\ HITh blKAbbll G White Strasbura;. 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 flav
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1889. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 34 DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS R A D1S H E S— Continued. California AVhite >^ inter. A mammoth variety, grow- ing 12 inches long, white-fleshed, firm, and of excel- lent quality. Pl-r. " '-r^.. oz. 15 cts., i lb. 30 \\ HITh blKAbbll G White Strasbura;. 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. ,?../. Gek. Jikubarbe, Fr. Buibai-hoSastardo,Sv. 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 inciies 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., J lb. 75 cts. Victoria. Very large; the finest Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Roots 25 cts. each, .$ per doz. SORREL. Sauerampfer, GtR. Oscitie, Fr. Acedci-a, 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 w
Size: 1776px × 1406px
Photo credit: © Paul Fearn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookauthorhenryggilbertnurserya, bookcentury1800, bookdecade1880
