Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard
The rich blue—green leaves grow very large and are crumpled. The stems are pearly white and the texture of the leaves is thick and fleshy and quality is the best when boiled. The stalks are very tender and may be served as a separate dish in the same manner as asparagus. Swiss Chard is one of the great health-giving greens and a row grown in the garden will give a continuous supply from early summer until late fall. Pkt 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934
The rich blue—green leaves grow very large and are crumpled. The stems are pearly white and the texture of the leaves is thick and fleshy and quality is the best when boiled. The stalks are very tender and may be served as a separate dish in the same manner as asparagus. Swiss Chard is one of the great health-giving greens and a row grown in the garden will give a continuous supply from early summer until late fall. Pkt 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard
A very outstanding Swiss Chard growing to enormous size. The rich blue-green leaves are much crinkled or savoyed. When fully developed, the leaves measure 10 inches in width and 2 ½ feet in length. The texture of the leaves is thick and fleshy and their quality is highly appreciated cooked in the same way as Spinach. The pearly white stems or stalks measure 2 ½ inches in width and give an excellent dish prepared like Asparagus.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
A very outstanding Swiss Chard growing to enormous size. The rich blue-green leaves are much crinkled or savoyed. When fully developed, the leaves measure 10 inches in width and 2 ½ feet in length. The texture of the leaves is thick and fleshy and their quality is highly appreciated cooked in the same way as Spinach. The pearly white stems or stalks measure 2 ½ inches in width and give an excellent dish prepared like Asparagus.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist