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The variety known as Large Flag has a strong lead. 

 Mussellburgh, Carantan and Rouen are other good varie- 

 ties. 



The seed of leeks may be collected in the same way as 

 that of onions. 



SHALLOT 



Shallot is a close relative of the onion. It is but little 

 grown in the United States. The bulbs are like mild 

 onions, and are used like onions for flavoring and for pick- 

 ling. The shallot is not grown from seeds, but from young 

 bulbs which arise as in the multiplier onion. It grows 

 well in subtropical countries, and in the cool season of the 

 tropics, and is worth growing where good onions cannot 

 be raised. The bulbs may be obtained from European 

 seedsmen. The culture is the same as for onion sets. 



CHIVE 



The chive is a native of the northern hemisphere, 

 closely related to the onion, and is grown mainly for its 

 leaves. They are milder and more tender than those of 

 the onion, and are used for salads and for seasoning soups. 

 It may be multiplied by division, from thebulblets, or from 

 seed. Chive is not cultivated to the extent of making a 

 crop, but it is frequently sold in northern markets as an 

 early spring vegetable. It may be grown in tropical 

 gardens, where it is a useful ingredient of salads. The 

 rows are made about 18 inches apart and the plants set 

 about 2 inches apart in the row. The leaves grow again 

 after being cut to the ground. 



