EL CENTRO, CALIF. 


Swiss Chard, Fordhook Giant 
SWISS CHARD (Silver Beet) Days to 
(Beta vuigaris, var. cicla) (Annual) Ahab 
Large White Ribbed Dark Green (or Silver Ribbed): Has the broadest 
rib of the Chards, often 8 inches or more broad. Leaf, dark green, 
almost smooth. The Chard or midrib can be used like Asparagus 
and the leaf makes excellent Spinach. 09-60 
Lucullus, pale green: Has a long and rather rounded rib, dull greenish 
white, very sweet and tender. Leaf is light green, fleshy and very 
crumpled, most attractive. 59-60 
Fordhook Giant (or dark green Lucullus): Rib is a little broader than 
the pale Lucullus and of a clearer white color. Leaf is dark glossy 
green, very crumpled, a very desirable variety. 59-60 
Rhubarb Chard: Quite distinct. Ribs narrow but fleshy, of a good crim- 
son color, resembling Rhubarb both in shape and color. Leaf is 
dark green, slightly crumpled, veined crimson. Good to eat and 
also a very decorative plant. 55-60 
Common Green or Spinach Beet: Small leaves of medium green, does 
not grow as tall as the Swiss Chards. It has only a slender midrib 
but is a regular cut-and-come-again, known often as Perpetual 
Spinach Beet. If leaves are gathered carefully it will last for many 
months. 55-60 
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