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in its habit of growth, but is of much greater size, as it is not unusual 

 to see tufts of it measuring ' 2 to nearly 2 J ft. in diameter, with 

 leaves 10 in. long and 8 in. wide at the base. Like all extremely 



vigorous - growing and 

 large-sized varieties, this 

 requires a plentiful supply 

 of nutriment, and is worthy 

 of recommendation, being 

 especially suited for well- 

 manured and well - kept 

 gardens. 



L e 1 1 u c e - 1 e a V e d 

 Spinach. — A very distinct 

 variety, with oval leaves, 

 which are rounded both 

 at the base and the upper 

 extremity, of medium size, 

 spreading on the ground, 

 and very dark green. 

 Leaf-stalks short and stiff. 

 The name of this variety 

 does not convey a very 

 Lettuce-leaved Spinach natural size). accurate idea of its ap- 



pearance, and it might, 

 perhaps, be more appropriately styled the Sorrel-leaved Spinach, 

 only that this name has been already applied to another variety 

 which is now seldom met with in cultivation, and of which the 

 leaves, with their short and partially violet-tinged stalks, very 



Victoria Dark Green Summer Spinach. 



closely resemble Sorrel leaves, not only in shape, but also in 

 their light, pale colour. The Lettuce-leaved Spinach is a rather 

 productive variety, notwithstanding its low and thick-set habit 



