342 SALAD PLANTS. 



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 This is a sub-variety of the Stao-horn En- 

 Moss Endive. J 



Mcint. dive, and comparatively of recent introduction. 



WINTER Moss 



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 Leaves pale yellowish-green, nearly white 

 blanched En- when young, ten inches long, rather narrow, 

 lobed, cut, and beautifully frilled, or curled, on 

 the borders ; the upper surface of the midribs 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, 



