338 SALAD PLANTS. 



In quality, as well as in appearance, it is inferior to the 

 curled varieties. 



Curled Bata- The leaves of this variety are neither so large 

 vian Endive. J 



Thomp. n or so broad as those of the Broad-leaved Ba- 



tavian Endive ; they grow flat on the ground, and are curled 

 at their edges. The whole appearance of the plant is very 

 different from the Common Broad-leaved, approaching the 

 Curled Endives in general character. The heart, which 

 forms of itself, is small, and lies close to the ground. 



The plants require twelve or fourteen inches' space be- 

 tween the rows, and eight or ten inches in the row. 



Large Bata- This differs from the Small Batavian Endive 

 vian Endive. ..-.-. 



in the size and shape of its leaves, which are 



broader and more rounded ; they are a little darker, but yet 

 pale. The inner ones are turned over like the small variety, 

 though not so regularly, but form a large, well-blanched 

 heart, of good flavor. This and the Small Batavian will 

 blanch perfectly if a mat is laid over them, and do not re- 

 quire to be tied up. Both the Small and the Large sorts are 

 considered hardier than the Curled varieties. 



Lettuce- Leaves broad and large, obtuse, ragged at the 



leaved or 



"White Bata- edges, of a paler color and thinner texture than 

 vian Endive. 



either of the other Batavian sorts ; the exterior 



leaves are spreading, fourteen inches long, two inches wide 

 at the base, and growing regularly broader to the end, 

 measure six or seven inches in diameter at the widest part ; 

 the central leaves are short, and the head is less compact 

 than that of the Common Broad-leaved ; the seeds are of a 

 paler color than those of the Green Curled Endive.- 



To blanch it, the leaves must be tied up ; and it should be 

 grown for summer use, as it is comparatively tender, and 



