Sentence:  In the beginning of May, 1870, we sowed some seed of this Dandelion in a well prepared bed, in which the roots could easily develope themselves without meeting with any obstacle. The young plants soon appeared above ground, and in autumn we were able to cut from them great quantities of long and large leaves, which made an excellent salad. Others were cooked the same as <WSD>Chicory</WSD> (Endive), and were found to be very good. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The endive ("Cichorium endivia"), the source of escarole and frisée.