VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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SWISS CHARD 
Beta vulgaris — var. Cicla 
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COMMON GREEN (SPINACH BEET) BATIR 
A rather narrow-ribbed variety that is used principally in certain Southern districts. 
Leaves are smooth, medium dark green with stems medium green. 
FORDHOOK GIANT BOUPO 
A home and market garden variety of distinct and attractive crumpled dark green 
leaves. Large broad, fleshy white stems of fine quality. 
FRENCH DARK GREEN BEFAR 
A favorite among a large number of gardeners because of its broad, thick, meaty 
midribs which are used like asparagus. Leaves are almost smooth, appealing dark 
green, and make excellent greens; stems thick, broad and white. 
LUCULLUS BOULE 
The most commonly grown chard. It is not only a fine home garden variety, but is most 
satisfactory for market use. Stems and midribs are light green in color, broad, and 
thick; leaves light green, fleshy, crumpled, attractive; make excellent greens. 
BROCCOLI 
Brassica oleracea — var. italica 
Calabrese or Italian Green Sprouting Broccoli 
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ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING (CALABRESE) BRACE 
The outstanding variety for the trade that has rapidly developed in the last few years. 
There is none better for either shippers, home, or market gardeners. The plant is tall, 
erect, with a central head and numerous side sprouts. When the central head or cluster 
of green flower buds is cut, then the side sprouts shoot out small clusters which con¬ 
tinue to furnish edible heads over a long season. When prepared for the table, it has 
a distinct and delicate flavor which is most enjoyable. Adapted to freezing preservation. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Brassica oleracea - var. gemmifera 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED BRATT 
A fine sort for home and truck gardeners. Most commonly grown as a fall, winter, 
and early spring crop. The plants are dwarf and compact, usually becoming about 20 
inches tall, producing solid, round, cabbage-like balls I i /2 inches in diameter. These 
balls mature in succession from the base of the plant upward and should be harvested 
accordingly. Plants may be cut and stored under a heavy layer of straw and the 
sprouts picked when desired during the winter months. 
Season. 
Days 
to 
Cutting 
55 
55 
55 
55 
Season. 
Days 
Plants 
Set to 
Edible 
Stage 
60 
90 
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