'The feast smells well." 



SHALLOTS 



Native of Palestine. 



Like the garlic in habit, increasing from 

 separation of the bulb. When the tops begin 

 to wither pull up the plant with bulb attached, 

 tie tops together in bunches, and hang up in 

 a dry place. It is used for seasoning soup and 

 gravy. 



"How green you are and fresh." 



SPINACH 



Native of Persia. 



It was not known to the Ancients. It was 

 a novelty in Europe in the 16th century. 



Spinach is of Eastern origin. 



Sow in shallow furrows two feet apart. Thin 

 out to one every six inches. Water often, 

 mulch and keep free from weeds. Irrigate in 

 open trenches along the side of the rows and 

 cover, after water disappears. Like lettuce, it 

 can be planted any month of the year. 



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