. CHICORY. Culture.—Sow seed in early spring as for carrots, in rows 12 to 16 inches apart, and thin the plants to 2 or 3 inches. To blanch the leaves for salad in winter, dig the roots in the fall, cut the leaves off a little above the root crown, and place them horizontally in layers, alternating with layers of sand or loam, in a dark cellar, the tops all pointing outward of the sloping heap or heaps. Directions for raising Witloof Chicory, or French Endive, are given on page 6. One Ounce to lOO feet Of drill. Common, or Wild. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Large Root
. CHICORY. Culture.—Sow seed in early spring as for carrots, in rows 12 to 16 inches apart, and thin the plants to 2 or 3 inches. To blanch the leaves for salad in winter, dig the roots in the fall, cut the leaves off a little above the root crown, and place them horizontally in layers, alternating with layers of sand or loam, in a dark cellar, the tops all pointing outward of the sloping heap or heaps. Directions for raising Witloof Chicory, or French Endive, are given on page 6. One Ounce to lOO feet Of drill. Common, or Wild. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Large Rooted. Used to mix with or as a substitute for coffee. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Witloof Chicory, French Endive. (See page 6.) Pkt, 10 cts.; oz.,20cts.; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., $
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