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SHALLOT. 



Shallot is much like garlic, only it is milder, 

 and is grown in the same way. There is one 

 interesting difference, however, between the 

 two. The "cloves" of the garlic are all en- 

 cased in one outer skin, those of the shallot 

 grow separately. 



CIBOULE AND GIVES. 



The Ciboule or Welsh onion, and Gives, are 

 grown for their leaves which are used for season- 

 ing. The Ciboule is the most like the common 

 onion and grows the same way and requires 

 the same cultivaiton. Gives grow in dense 

 tufts and are propagated by separating the 

 tufts and planting a section. They are peren- 

 nial, and make a good border for the garden 

 walk, combining grace and toothsomeness. 



ONIONS. 



It pays to grow onions intelligently. They 

 take lots of care, but they repay the time and 

 trouble. 



You cannot get the best results from onions 

 by beginning now, at the moment you start 

 your garden, to sow your seed. Onions re- 

 quire that you should begin last year, so to 

 speak. The ground should be well plowed in 



