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leaves. It forms the connecting link between the Curled-leaved 

 and the Broad-leaved, or Batavian, varieties. It is chiefly in- 

 teresting for having given birth to the following variety. 



Queen of the Winter Endive. — A new variety, half way 

 between the Broad-leaved, or Batavian, and the Curled Endives. 



Queen of the Winter Endive. 



The leaves are broadly lobated rather than cut. It is hardy, or 

 almost so, in the climate of Paris. Raised from seed of the 

 Bordeaux Bastard Endive grown for several years at Geneva, it is 

 a decided improvement upon the original form. 



Broad-leaved, or Batavian, Endive (French, Chicoree-Scarole 

 Ronde). — Rosette broad, often 16 in. in diameter ; leaves entire, 

 toothed at the edges and more or less twisted or waved, with broad, 

 thick white midribs. The central leaves, being partially turned 

 inwards, serve to cover 

 and protect the heart of 

 the plant, thus forming a 

 sort of a very dwarf head. 

 When the plant is in 

 this condition, the French 

 gardeners say that it is 

 " bouclel' or " curled." 

 When well grown and 

 artificially blanched in the 

 manner described at the 

 commencement of this 

 article, this plant forms 

 one of the best winter salads. The blanched inner leaves are 

 particularly tender and crisp, and have a fine and very agreeable 

 flavour. This variety is far more extensively cultivated than any 

 other kind. ' ' 



Broad-leaved, or Batavian, Endive {\ natural size). 



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