Dreer's garden calendar . dreersgardencale1890henr Year: 1890 RHUBARB. Rhubarhe, Fr. liuiharho Bitslardo, Sp. The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Sow in April, iu cli-ills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out in tlierowsto 10 inches apart, and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. The ground must he dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart eacii way, and the following spring it will be fit for use. In the fall the bed should have a thick dress- ing ot coarse manure, which is to
Dreer's garden calendar . dreersgardencale1890henr Year: 1890 RHUBARB. Rhubarhe, Fr. liuiharho Bitslardo, Sp. The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. Sow in April, iu cli-ills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out in tlierowsto 10 inches apart, and transplant the ensuing autumn or spring to any desired situation, in a deep, rich soil. The ground must he dug and heavily manured, at least 2 feet deep. Set out the roots 3 feet apart eacii way, and the following spring it will be fit for use. In the fall the bed should have a thick dress- ing ot 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. 76 cts. Rhubarb. Victoria. Very large ; the finest cooking variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. 75 cts. Strong Roots 25 cts. each, $ per doz. SORREL. Sauerampfer, Ger. Oscille, Fr. 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. liarge Leaved Garden. Cultivated for its acidity and much used in salads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J lb. 50 cts., lb. $ SPINACH. Spinate, 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 spring use, sow in September, in well-manured ground ; cover with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich; the stronger the
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