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of two-thirds leaf-soil or old manure and one-third 

 gritty loam or good garden soil. The surface now 

 should be about 5 or 6 in. from the glass, to allow the 

 plants sufficient space to heart up. About three dozen 

 plants are placed under each light, after which they 

 are nicely watered and kept " close " for a few days, 

 and also slightly shaded. 



Once established, air is given on all fine days on the 

 leeward side, and the plants are given water whenever 

 they require it, judging by the condition of the soil, 



FIG. 35. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN ENDIVE. 



etc. At night-time mats must be spread over the 

 lights sometimes two or three thick in very frosty 

 weather. They should, however, be removed as early 

 as possible in the morning. 



In the event of the heat declining in the beds, it 

 will also be necessary to " line " the frames with fresh 

 manure. 



About the end of January that is about three 

 months and a half from the date of sowing the seeds 

 in mid-October the Endives will be ready to gather. 



Seeds of Endive may also be sown in the way de- 

 scribed about the middle of January, to be ready by 



