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season, and soot may also be used. Lift in No- 

 vember and store as advised for parsnips. 



Chives. 



Botanical Name : Allium schoenoprasum. 

 Natural Order : Liliacece. 



This plant is a native of Europe, and is extensively 

 grown for flavouring soups, salads, etc. It will thrive 

 in almost any kind of soil and position, and is usually 

 grown as an edging. Chives are propagated by 

 division of the roots in March, and the small clumps, 

 or divisions, should be planted 6 inches apart, and 

 if in rows allow 12 inches between. Lift, divide, 

 and replant every third year. When wanted for 

 table use, cut the leaves close down with a knife. 



Couve Tronchuda. 



Botanical Name : Brassica oleracea costata. 

 Natural Order : Cruciferce. 



This is a variety of cabbage grown for the fleshy 

 white midribs of the outer leaves, which are first 

 cooked for use ; and the hearts, which are similar to 

 the ordinary cabbage, are used later. Sow early in 

 April in a seed-bed and transplant when strong 

 enough into rich soil, 30 inches apart each way. 

 Otherwise cultivate like main-crop cabbages. 



