286 Account of the Species and Varieties of Beets. 



over the winter to produce early leaves in the spring, before 

 they shoot up their flowering stems, must be protected 

 from frost by some slight covering; for spring use the com- 

 mon sort, or perhaps the Poiree Grosse Blanche, should be 

 selected. Those plants from whence seeds are to be obtain- 

 ed, especially the tender sorts, must be carefully sheltered 

 during the winter. 



