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a bunch at first, and four when they are larger. The 

 pulling continues tnrough July. The price obtained 

 for those first marketed is about sixty cents per dozen 

 bunches, and the average of the whole crop may be 

 from thirty-five to forty cents. The proceeds of an 

 acre should be from S600 to 3800, and $300 should 

 cover cost of growing. 



Wethersfield Large Red. 



Yellow sets do not differ as to culture from the 

 white, but are not used for bunching. Soon after the 

 tops drop over (about July ist), the onions are pulled 

 up and left to d/y on the ground. When they are 

 thoroughly dry the tops are cut off, and the onions are 

 boxed or barreled for sale. The average yield (leaving 

 out the sixth row for celeryj is about 500 bushels per 



