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In the South chervil seed may be sown in September 

 in the open ground. In colder climates, when early 

 plants are required, the seed should be sown in 

 boxes indoors, or in dirt bands when a large number 

 of plants are not required. The less root disturb- 

 ance, the better. 



CHICORY 



A deep, rich loam is required for chicory, without 

 much clay or sand. It will not thrive unless the 

 soil is right. Where it can be raised it is well worth 

 the trouble to have the leaves to serve as a vege- 

 table. 



The root of chicory is the common adulterant of 

 coffee. In some localities it grows wild and is 

 regarded as a weed. However, this is rare, and 

 more often it is carefully nurtured. When deeply 

 enriched and carefully cultivated it will form solid 

 heads which are often known in the markets as 

 witloof. 



Chicory seed should be sown the latter part of 

 April or during the month of May. The young 

 plants should be thinned to a distance of six to 

 eight inches apart. In the fall, before frost, the 



