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wonderfully well in sheds, or it may be stored in 

 conical heaps surrounded by dry sand, the points 

 of the leaves being well brought up together so as 

 to protect the hearts. 



The best kinds to grow : Sutton's Incomparable 

 Green, White Curled, and Moss Fine Curled. For 

 winter use : Round-leaved Batavian, which is very 

 acceptable when lettuces are scarce. 



RECIPE FOR COOKING 

 Endive au Jus 



Wash and clean the endive, cut into halves, season with 

 pepper, salt, and a grate of nutmeg. Fasten the halves 

 together again, and place them into a saucepan, with a slice 

 of bacon over and underneath it ; add two onions stuck with 

 two cloves, two carrots, and a bouquet garni ; cover with 

 some good gravy, and let it simmer till tender ; then give a 

 squeeze of lemon over, and send to table with poached eggs 

 on the top. 



FENNEL 



This herb should be sown in March to May in 

 light warm soil in drills, and transplanted when 

 three or four inches high. A sandy soil suits it 

 best, but not wet ; the plants should be planted 

 when thinned to eight or nine inches apart. 

 Fennel is used generally for making fennel sauce, 

 and eaten with mackerel ; it is also used in soups, 

 and for garnishing it is most effective. The seeds 

 are also used in medicine. 



