. EGG-PLANT PLANTS (See Page 43). GARLIC (See page 30). ENDIVE. Endivie, Ger. Chicoree, Fr. End Una 6 Escaiola, Sp. One ounce of seed to 300 feet of row. Endive is one of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April for early use or for late use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high, trans- plant into good ground or thin out to 1 foot apart. When nearly full grown, and before they are fit for the table, they must be bleached. This is done by gathering the leaves together and tying with yarn or bass, to exclude the light and air from the inner le
. EGG-PLANT PLANTS (See Page 43). GARLIC (See page 30). ENDIVE. Endivie, Ger. Chicoree, Fr. End Una 6 Escaiola, Sp. One ounce of seed to 300 feet of row. Endive is one of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April for early use or for late use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high, trans- plant into good ground or thin out to 1 foot apart. When nearly full grown, and before they are fit for the table, they must be bleached. This is done by gathering the leaves together and tying with yarn or bass, to exclude the light and air from the inner leaves, which must be done when quite dry, or they will rot. Another method is to cover the plants with boards or slats. In three or four weeks they will be blanched. Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter crop; when tied up this variety blanches splen- didly. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. White Curled {Self-blanching). Leaves pale green, grows to a large size, always crisp and very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves broad, light green, nearly plain, used in stews and soups, but if the leaves are tied up it will blanch up nicely and can be used as a salad. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts., \ lb., 40 cts. Dreer's Giant Fringed. (See cut.) A strong- growing variety with a large white heart and broad stems; good for fall and winter. On account of the beautifully curled leaves this variety is fine for decora- tive purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. HOP VINE ROOTS. (See page 43.) HORSERADISH. (See page 43.)
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