Historical Examples. 1  But anything will do, except a grocery or a hardware store and places like that. 2  hardware was too high in price, and was no longer needed for clothing. 3  In 1850, he left the trade in dry goods and took up that in hardware.  4 We're in back of Williamson's hardware place, replied Ned.
April through June: Although you can find rhubarb from as early as mid-spring and throughout the summer, prime season runs from April to June. Store unwashed, in the refrigerator: Store rhubarb unwashed, in the refrigerator, for up to one week.
Here is a partial list of rhubarb types, along with plant descriptions: 1  Canada Red - this rhubarb plant produces short, slender, red stalks that are fairly tender, good for pies, jams and freezing.  Cherry Red - this rhubarb variety produces long, thick, red stalks, good for canning, freezing and jams.