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EJTDIVE. 



This plant is used either as greens or in making 

 salads, but is not demanded in markets of the South. 

 While it is raised to a considerable extent in some 

 places North, it receives greater attention in Europe. 



A quick loam is required to make a good crop, but, 

 like spinach, it is a surface- feeder. The land should 

 be thoroughly prepared and the fertilizer evenly dis 

 tributed. 



Make the rows about two feet apart and sow the seed 

 thickly, and thin out later to about nine inches in the 

 row. Sow the seed in September or October. 



FIG. 6. 

 Endive plant ready to cut for market. 



About the first of January or February, the crop 

 will be ready to bleach ; this is done by tying the 

 outer leaves up over the inner until the green has dis- 

 appeared. It depends much upon the condition of the 

 weather as to the length of time that will be required 

 in bleaching ; if the plants are growing rapidly and 

 the weather is warm, only half as much time will be 

 required as when the weather is cold and plants not 

 growing. Transplanted endive has not yielded as well 

 as when not transplanted, so it is preferable not to 



