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NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. 



Tetragonia expansa. 

 This plant is a native of New Zealand, and in its 

 habits is directly the opposite of the common Spin- 

 ach. It stands the heat better than the cold ; when 

 the seeds are sown in a bed in April and transplanted 

 in rows in May — three feet apart, and two feet apart 

 in the row — it will give an abundance of greens dur- 

 ing hot weather. These are cooked and served in 

 the same manner as Spinach. 



SHALLOTS- 



Allium ascaloniGum. 



The Shallot, sometimes called " Scallion," has a 

 stronger taste than the Onion, but it does not leave 

 the peculiar odor in the breath that the Onion does. 

 It is used in this country, early in Spring, in its green 

 state, to flavor soups, stews, &c., &c. It is generally 

 found in private gardens and is also grown by market- 

 gardeners as a source of profit. 



The "sets" are planted in September, in rich 

 ground, in rows, one foot apart, and three or four 

 inches apart in the row. The smallest " sets " are the 

 best for this purpose ; they do not mould, and they are 

 seldom injured by frost. These are ready for use in 

 April ; if not pulled then, they may be left in the 

 ground until ripe. This is indicated by the leaves 

 dying. By this time the bulbs will have increased in 

 size very much, and they can easily be divided for 

 planting again in the Fall. 



A quart of these " offsets " will b9 enough for 

 family use. 



