68 VEGETABLE GROWING. 



the stalks will be bleached and ready for use. Two or 

 three crops may be gathered from strong roots. 



Another way to secure well-bleached chicory will be 

 to remove the roots from the soil during December 

 and place them in a deep box, working some garden 

 soil among them at the same time. Place about eight 

 or ten strong roots to the square foot of box. The box 

 should be about a foot higher than the crown of these 

 plants. Now, by applying a gentle bottom heat, new 

 leaves will be thrown out rapidly, and as soon as these 

 reach a length of eight or ten inches they will be ready 

 for use, provided the box has been covered to keep the 

 light out. 



