. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. 86 DWYEE'S GUIDE. tender. It yields immensely and is very early; it is a French variety and has proved a great money maker Vifherever planted. A splendid market variety and also desirable for the home table. Palmetto.—This is the leading variety at the present day, more of it being planted than any other single sort. It is considerably larger than the Conover's. the old reliable standard variety for so many years, is fully as early and as productive, while the flavor is un- surpassed. This stands at the head of the list. All things con-
. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. 86 DWYEE'S GUIDE. tender. It yields immensely and is very early; it is a French variety and has proved a great money maker Vifherever planted. A splendid market variety and also desirable for the home table. Palmetto.—This is the leading variety at the present day, more of it being planted than any other single sort. It is considerably larger than the Conover's. the old reliable standard variety for so many years, is fully as early and as productive, while the flavor is un- surpassed. This stands at the head of the list. All things con- sidered, probably more of it being in cultivation to-day than any other single sort. It seems to give general satisfaction wherever plant- ed. I have heard nothing but vi'ords of commendation for the Palmetto from all sections and my own experience with it has been at all times favorable. The writer recommends it to all who contemplate planting either for market purposes or for the home garden. RHUBARB—PIE PLANT. This is a grateful vegetable and the first in the spring to remind us ol the good things that are to follow. It is one of the easiest vegetables grown. It can be successfully produced in most any corner of the gar- den, providing the land is rich. It does best, however, in a row in the garden. Six plants are sufficient for a small family, while twelve plants will supply the largest family with an abundance right through the sea- son. Plants once established in the ground will last for ten to fifteen years without resetting. Plant for garden culture in rows four feet apart. Any good ordinary garden soil will produce this vegetable; the richer the soil the better the results. For held cuiiure ttie plants should be planted four feet apart in the row and five feet apart between the rows. The Rhubarb is grown largely for market purposes. We know many mar- ket gardeners who make a specialty of growing this vegetable and it is one of their most profitable crops. It is a s
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