. Improved Thick-leaved Dandelion. ENDIVE. Endivien, Ger. Chicoree, Fr. Endivia 6 Escarola, Sp. One ounce of seed to 150 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, transplant 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 blanched. 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 d
. Improved Thick-leaved Dandelion. ENDIVE. Endivien, Ger. Chicoree, Fr. Endivia 6 Escarola, Sp. One ounce of seed to 150 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, transplant 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 blanched. 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 quiie dry, or they will rot. Another method is lo cover the plants with boards or slats. In three or four weeks they will be blanched. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.: J^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter crop. W^hite Curled {Self hlanching). Leaves pale green, grows to a large size, always crisp and very tender. The Chicory Salad of the restaurants. Broad-leaved Batavian [). Leaves broad, light green, nearly plain, used in stews and soups. Oiant Fringed ( Oyster Endive'). (See cut.) A strong- growing variety with a large white heart and broad stems; good for fall and winter.
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