WINTER RHUBARB.
The rhubarb-stalks depicted in the photograph are fair samples of the produce of the bed at Arataki Horticultural Station, from
which they were taken. The roots . have never been disturb e d. . Seed was sown in November, 1913, the seedlings thinned to about 2 ft. and left to grow. The plants have produced abundantly for two winters and two springs. They are never pulled bare, and are not pulled at all during the summer months. Manuring has been ; very light. The variety is Topp's Winter, from seed selected from the best plants grown previously with equal success by the same grower at the 'Weraroa Experimental Farm. As will be seen by the rule in the 'photo, the stalks shown are between 2 ft. and 2 ft. 6 in. in height. —W. H. Taylor, Manager, Arataki Horticultural Station.
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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume XIII, Issue 2, 21 August 1916, Page 144
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