. One ounce of seed to 150 feet of row Endive i> one of the liest and most wiiolesome salads for fall and \^ inter use Sow in shallow drills in Apiil for enily use or for late use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high, transplant into gcwd ground or thin out to 1 foot ajiart. When nearly full grown, and before they are fit for the table, they must be bleached. This is done liy gailiering the leaves together and tying with yarn or bass, to ex- clude the light and .iir from the inner leaves, which must be done when quite dry, or ihey will ret. Another method is to cover the plants with boa
. One ounce of seed to 150 feet of row Endive i> one of the liest and most wiiolesome salads for fall and \^ inter use Sow in shallow drills in Apiil for enily use or for late use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high, transplant into gcwd ground or thin out to 1 foot ajiart. When nearly full grown, and before they are fit for the table, they must be bleached. This is done liy gailiering the leaves together and tying with yarn or bass, to ex- clude the light and .iir from the inner leaves, which must be done when quite dry, or ihey will ret. Another method is to cover the plants with boards or slats. In three or four weeks they will be blanched. Green Curled Winter. StandiJrd sort for fall and "inter crop Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz , 15 cts.; \ lb , 40 cts. White Curled (Selfblainfiing). Leaves jiale green, grows to a large size, always crisp and very Fender.' Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Broad-leaved Batavian {Escarolie). Leaves broad, light green, nearly plain, used in stews and soups. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. Dreer's Giant Fringed. (See cut.) A strong, growing variety with a large v^hite licart and broad stems; good for fall and winter. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. HOP VINE ROOTS. (See page 61.) HORSERADISH. (See page 61)
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