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PLATE 10. Hints on Growing Onions. Twist the tops of onions 

 in the early autumn. This will assist the ripening process 

 (Fig. 1). Fig. 2 shows the cloves of garlic. Fig. 3 indicates 

 the depth to which shallots should be planted. Do not 

 place them deep down as in Fig. 5. Fig. 4 shows a method 

 of supporting tree onions. Fig. 6 shows how onions should 

 be stored. To assist the rapid growth of leeks, pour manure 

 water through the pipe, as indicated by the arrow in Fig. 7. 



