2,„ FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS 



inch out of" the soil. Tlic lea\es, when grown in the dark, will be a delicate, 

 creamy white. They may be cut for use when they are about a foot long. By 

 placing fresh roots about every ten days a constant supply may be had. 



Chicory is very tender when thoroughly blanched, and is much liked as a 

 salad, being wholesome with an agreeable, slightly bitter flavor. As a forcing 

 plant, it requires very little care or attention. The main point is not to gi\e the 

 roots too much water. It may be had without the aid of either greenhouse or 

 mushroomhouse, if there is a cellar at hand warm enough to produce growth. 

 The roots may be grown in the garden during the Summer, in preparation for 

 the Winter. It is interesting to watch this plant de\elop, while everything is 

 dormant outside, quite aside from the utilitarian aspect. Witloof Chicory is 

 used both as a vegetable and salad. 



A surprising number of vegetables and salads can be produced with com- 

 paratively little cost, if every available space is systematically occupied through- 

 out the forcing season. And the successful production of these greens is a source 

 of pleasure and enjoyment alike to the grower and employer. 



