Epinart (Belle dame). Spinat

No. 943. - This Spinach is quite distinct from the common garden Spinach, varying essentially in its general habit. It is a hardy annual plant, and is more productive than the average of spinaceous plants. The leaves are of a fine green color, large, broad, thick and fleshy. The leaves are the parts of the plant eaten, being gathered as they are developed, leaving the ends of the young shoots uninjured. If not cut to excess the plant will yield abundantly until destroyed by frost. The leaves retain their fresh, succulent character after they are fully grown, and even under the influence of the heat and draught. It is prepared the same as common garden Spinach for table use.