, but much cut or jagged at the
points, the borders having a branched appearance; whence the name. The
leaves gradually shorten towards the centre of the plant, are more
finely cut, and become closer together; thus forming a moderately firm
heart, or head; less compact, however, than that of the Green Curled
Summer Endive.

It is well adapted to humid climates, is hardier than the Common Green
Curled, and is preferred by market-gardeners for cultivation in autumn
and winter.

TRIPLE-CURLED MOSS ENDIVE. _M'int._

Winter Moss Endive. Chicoree mousse. _Vil._

This is a sub-variety of the Staghorn Endive, and comparatively of
recent introduction. It is a unique sort, exceedingly well curled; and,
when the variety is genuine and the plant well developed, has an
appearance not unlike a tuft of moss.

It is liable to degenerate; and, though sometimes classed as a Winter
Endive, is less hardy than many other sorts.

It may be grown in rows a foot apart, six inches being allowed between
the plants in the rows.

WHITE CURLED OR EVER-BLANCHED ENDIVE. _Vil._

Leaves pale yellowish-green, nearly white when young, ten inches long,
rather narrow, lobed, cut, and beautifully frilled, or curled, on the
borders; the upper surface of the mid-ribs generally tinged with red.
The leaves of the centre are not numerous, and much curled: resting upon
those of the exterior, they form no head, but leave the heart loose and
open.

It is distinguished from all others by its color; both the leaves and
the seeds being paler than those of any other sort. Its principal
recommendation is signified in the name; but it should be used while
young, cut and served in the form of lettuce. It is then tender and of
good quality; though the plants yield a small amount of salad, compared
with many other sorts. When fully grown, the leaves become tough, and
often bitter. As a variety for winter culture, it is of little value.

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HORSE-RADISH.

Cochlearia armoracia. Nasturtium armoracia.

Horse-radish is a hardy perennial, introduced from Europe, growing
naturally along old roads, and about gardens and waste places in long
settled towns. The root is white within and without, long, nearly
cylindrical, and from an inch to two inches and a half in diameter;
stalk two feet or more in height, smooth and branching; the radical
leaves are from fifteen to eighteen inches in length, oval-oblong, and
toothed on th