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Of Chives. 
, 1. Their Names. 
IVES are called in Greek Sxyowereace, Schenoprafum, in 
Dutch Bicfloack, or Funceum Porrum, or Rub Leeke, 
in French Brelles, and in Englifh Cives, Chives, Civet and 
Sweth. 
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2. Their Defcription. 
The Leaves of Chives feldom rife above four or five 
Inches high, of a long, flender, round form, like unto com- 
mon Ruhfhes, from which rife fmall and tender Stalks, at whofe 
~ extream parts are produced globular Blofloms. Their Roots are 
compofed of a great Number of very {mall Bulbs joined to- 
gether, from which ftrike great Quantites of fibrous Roots, in 
a perfec Matt down into the Earth. Their Tafte is be- 
tween an Onion and a Leck, and are by many called the Leck- 
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3. Their Temperature. 
Hot and dry. 
4. Their Medicinal Virtues. 
Chives are great Provokers of Urine, but are hurtful to the’ 
Eyes, and do ingender hot and grofs Humours. 
5. Their Parts for ufe are’ the tender Tops, eaten alone with 
Oyl, Pepper and Vinegar, or in Compofition with other Herbs. 
6. The Quantity to be caten, in Compofition with other 
Sallet Herbs, is an equal part. 
7. Their Cultivation. 
Chives are increafed by their off-{ets, or parting their Roots. 
They delight in the Shade, and love a light rich Land. The 
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