86 THE BOOK OF VEGETABLES 



acid emulsion of the same relative strength, or a tea- 

 spoonful of carbolic acid to one bushel of lime, dusted 

 on. For Celery borer, hand picking. For thrips, see 

 Onion. 



CELERY, KNOB or TURNIP - ROOTED. See 



Celeriac. 



CHAMOMILE. See Camomile. 



CHARD (Beta vulgarw or B. Cycla\ variously known 

 in its varieties as Swiss Chard, Silver Beet, Leaf Beet, 

 Kale or Sea- kale Beet, Swiss Beet, Spinach Beet, and 

 Asparagus Beet, is a vegetable little known in this 

 country, and, though sometimes found in the markets, 

 not offered by all our seedsmen. Yet it deserves to be 

 better known, on account of its productiveness, quick 

 growth, and simple culture, as well as for its capacity of 

 yielding a double crop, in two senses. It bears a thick, 

 broad leaf upon a fleshy stalk ; when picked, the leaves 

 may be served as spinach, the stalks or midribs of the 

 leaves as Chards (see under Artichoke). The plants can 

 be stripped of all but their small leaves and will bear 

 again, or the large leaves may be picked through an ex- 

 tended season. The plants grow quickly; thinnings may 

 be transplanted. Although the plant is of the beet family, 

 its root is inconsiderable as food. Chard is very hardy 

 and will stand severe frosts. Varieties are several (ac- 



