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weather. It is best if used while young; for, when fully developed, the
leaves are not tender, and, if not well blanched, are liable to have a
slightly bitter taste.

Sow in May or June, in rows fifteen inches apart, and thin to a foot in
the rows; or transplant, giving the plants the same space.

SMALL BATAVIAN ENDIVE.

Scarolle courte, of the French.

Leaves whitish-green, broad, of moderate length, and slightly cut at the
edges. The inner leaves are numerous, and turn over like a hood at the
end; forming a larger head than any of the other kinds. It is one of the
best of the endives, and a valuable addition to our winter salads. It
blanches with little trouble; and is mild and sweet, without being
bitter.

CURLED ENDIVES.

Curled endives are those with narrow leaves, more or less divided, and
much curled. They are usually full in the heart. The French call them,
by way of distinction, _Chicorees_.

DUTCH GREEN CURLED ENDIVE.

This approaches the Large Green Curled Endive in appearance and growth;
but the divisions of the leaves are deeper, the outer leaves are
broader, not so much curled, and the inner ones more turned into the
heart: the outer leaves are about ten inches long. It blanches well, and
is hardy.

GREEN CURLED ENDIVE.

Small Green Curled Endive.

Leaves six or seven inches long, finely cut, and beautifully curled; the
outer leaves lying close to the ground, the inner ones thickly set,
forming a compact heart. Easily blanched, very hardy, and well adapted
for winter use. The leaves are longer, and of a darker-green color, than
those of the Green Curled Summer Endive, and will tie up much better for
blanching. It is a fortnight later.

Sow in rows a foot or fourteen inches apart, and thin to six or eight
inches in the row.

It may be quickly blanched by simply covering the plant with a deep
flower-pot saucer. In summer, while the plants are growing vigorously,
the process will be completed in about a week: later in the season,
two-weeks, or even more, may be necessary.

GREEN CURLED SUMMER ENDIVE.

Leaves not quite so large as those of the Green Curled; finely and
deeply cut: the outer ones are five or six inches long, and grow close
to the ground; the inner are short, numerous, curled, and form a close,
full heart. It is much the smallest of any of the kinds, and is somewhat
tender. The outer leaves are so short, that they will not tie up; but
blanch well by being covered