. plants should thinned out to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the row, depending entirely on the richness of the soil. Cultivate like any other root crop and if a seed stalk should appear here and there, simply cut it out. Along end of October, before heavy frosts do damage, dig up the roots which in good soil will grow to be 12 inches long by 3 inches in diameter at the crown. They somewhat resemble a well grown parsnip. Cut off the tops to within an inch of the crown of the plant. Trim the roots at base so that altogether they do not exceed 8 inches in length. Secure a strong box 12 to 14
. plants should thinned out to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the row, depending entirely on the richness of the soil. Cultivate like any other root crop and if a seed stalk should appear here and there, simply cut it out. Along end of October, before heavy frosts do damage, dig up the roots which in good soil will grow to be 12 inches long by 3 inches in diameter at the crown. They somewhat resemble a well grown parsnip. Cut off the tops to within an inch of the crown of the plant. Trim the roots at base so that altogether they do not exceed 8 inches in length. Secure a strong box 12 to 14 inches deep, laying it on the side and packing your trimmed roots in it layer fashion. Fill in with soil or sand and place in the cellar. Build up the sides of the box 6 or 8 inches and fill in with dry leaves, shavings, excelsior, or any other material of that sort. Water about once a week. Roots treated in this fashion about Novem- ber 1st will yield beautiful creamy white sprouts of delicious salad in time for Christmas din- ^ ner. If when cutting care is taken not to cut into the crown, new shoots will be sent up by the roots through- out the winter. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ SiSS^ ^ Common, or Wild. Used for salads. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. lb., $ lb., 60 cts.; king"—Witloof Chicory or French Endive Large Rooted. The dried roots, properly ground, are used as a substitute for coffee. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $
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