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to June first, when the plants become stout, transplant 

 into the open ground, four feet apart each way, on rich 

 soil. Cultivate well and they will afford plenty of fruit, 

 surpassing the squash, until frost. 



ENDIVE. ( CicJiorium Endivia. ) 



Sow about last of March for spring and summer use, 

 and in July and August for fall and winter use. Lay off 

 shallow drills twelve or more inches apart in rich, mellow 

 soil, in which drill the seed thinly ; cover very light. 

 Thin out to four inches ; cultivate well. Blanch tho 

 leaves by tying up in a conical form or by covering with 

 slats or sticks. Use as salad. 



GAELIC. (Allium sativum.) 



Select light but rich soil ; prepare finely. Early in 

 March lay off rows twelve inches apart, in which drop 

 the sets, two or three inches apart, and place upright 

 with the hand. Cultivate well. Used for flavoring soups, 

 stews, etc. When ripe, harvest the same as onions. 

 KALE, OR BORECOLE. (Brassico, oleracea, VAR.) 



Kale luxuriates in any rich soil. It is the richest and 

 most delicate of any of the cabbage family, and the greens 

 may be eaten by those who dare not touch cabbage. In 

 the Northern states plant in April and May. In the 

 Southern States plant also in spring ; but fall planting is 

 more desirable, as it is during winter and spring that greens 

 are mostly sought after, and the varieties of kale being 

 perfectly hardy, make one of the most reliable sources 

 for this much desired and delicious dish. Fall planting 

 should be done in August and early September. Drill 

 the seeds thinly in shallow rows, and cover about half an 

 inch deep ; have the rows three feet apart. Thin out to 

 fifteen to twenty inches apart in the row, and extend 

 your crop with the thinned plants. Cultivate well. The 

 greens are better after frost falls on them. There are 

 several varieties, all of which are good. 



