154 SPINACEOUS PLANTS. 



Use. " This species of Beet is cultivated exclusively for 

 its leaves ; whereas the Red Beet is grown for its roots. 

 These leaves are boiled like Spinach, and also put into soups. 

 The midribs and stalks, which are separated from the lamina 

 of the leaf, are stewed and eaten like Asparagus, under the 

 name of " Chard." As a spinaceous plant, the White Beet 

 might be grown to great advantage in the vegetable-garden, 

 as it affords leaves fit for use during the whole summer." 

 Mclnt. 



The varieties are as follow : 



Large-ribbed Stalks white ; leaves pale yellowish-green, 

 CUKLED LEAF- with broad midribs, large nerves, and a blis- 

 tered surface, like some of the Savoys. It 

 may be grown as a substitute for Spinach. 



Large-ribbed Leaf-stalks bright purplish-red ; leaves 



Brazilian. green, blistered on the surface ; nerves pur- 



11150 S BEET. LBAF ~ plish-red. A beautiful sort, remarkable for 



the rich and brilliant color of the stems and 



nerves of the leaves. 



Large-ribbed A variety with bright yellow leaf-stalks 



Brazilian. and yellowish leaves. The nerves of the leaves 



YH "BAI!BBT. BD are yellow, like the leaf-stalks ; the color 



is peculiarly rich and clear ; and the stalks 



are quite attractive, and even ornamental. Quality tender 



and good. 



Silver-leaf Stalks large ; leaves of medium size, erect, 



Swiss CHAKD. with strong, white ribs and veins. The leaf- 



SEA-KALE BEET. 



L SI K LVE"^L B E B A E F D stalks and nerves are cooked and served like 

 Asparagus, and somewhat resemble it in tex- 

 ture and flavor. It is considered the best of the Leaf- 

 beets. 



