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It should be sown in the end of June or beginning of July, 

 on a rich piece of ground, broadcast, in the same manner as 

 Endive ; when the leaves begin to cover the ground, thm 

 out the plants, leaving those that remain on the beds from 

 three to four inches apart ; those pulled out may be planted 

 into other beds, at the same distance as those which are left 

 to remain ; keep them clear from weeds, and if the leaves 

 grow very strong, and shade the roots much, cut them off 

 within one inch of the ground. 



The end of September or beginning of October is the 

 proper time to shift the roots ; the leaves should be first cut 

 off with care, so as not to destroy the hearts of the plants, 

 then dig up the roots, shorten them, and plant them in 

 pots or portable boxes, with a dibble very close together, 

 in rich mould ; give them water when dry, and shelter them 

 in severe frosts, by a light covering of litter. After they are 

 well rooted, the pots or boxes, as wanted, are to be removed 

 into the mushroom house, or cellar, where they must be 

 entirely excluded from light, in order to blanch the leaves, 

 which will be effected in six or seven days. Succory will 

 thrive in a heat of sixty degrees, but it is best to keep it m 

 a lower temperature. If the roots are strong, each pot or 

 box will bear cutting twice, after which they should be 

 removed, and changed for the succession, as the leaves of the 

 future growth become bitter. 



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