SALADINGS. 



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for, and sometimes an adulterant of coffee. But it is less 

 generally known that the same plant is largely grown as a vege- 

 table, the roots being heated in winter to promote growth, which, 

 according to the size of the roots and the variety used, develop 

 into two very different market produces— namely, Barbe de 

 capucin from small roots of the common variety, and Witloof 

 from large roots of the Brussels Chicory. 



Barbe de ca/pucin has been in use for a very long time in 

 Paris. It can be obtained from the common or wild bitter 



Fig. 6. — Barbe de cafucix. 



Chicory ; but the forked, misshapen roots of this are far more 

 awkward to manage and to tie into bundles than those of the 

 large-rooted variety, which, being straight and clean, are now in 

 common use with the growers. 



The sowing takes place from April till May, in open fields, 

 in rows 16 to 20 inches apart. Plants are left rather thick in 

 the row, according to the goodness of the land. From December 

 till April, when out-of-doors saladings are scarce, roots are 

 pulled out to meet the demand from the forcing-house. A bed 

 of well-mixed manure is laid and well levelled. The roots are 



