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and develops early. Its mild flavor and clear white color 

 make it a favorite on the table. The seed is high priced, 

 and much spurious material is on the market every year ; 

 therefore, one should buy only of reliable seedsmen. It 

 should not be understood that all true Bermudas are 

 white, as there is also a red kind on the market. The 

 Bermudas have given the best results in Florida. When 

 the seed is sown late in the fall in northern climates, the 

 tops die down while the bulbs are still small. In this 

 way sets are obtained. These sets may be used in place 

 of seed, but will be found much more expensive, and will 

 probably not pay, except for home use. 



The varieties recommended for subtropical culture are : 

 White Bermuda, Crystal Wax, and Red Bermuda. 



Yellow Danvers is an excellent variety which grows well 

 from seed ; of good quality and a fair shipper. The bulb 

 is nearly round and of a brownish yellow color. 



White Portugal is the leading white variety, and on 

 account of its color, flavor, and shape, it usually commands 

 a good price. It is not a good keeper; it will stand 

 marketing, however. 



Giant Rocca is an Italian onion which grows well in the 

 southern United States. Red Creole (Plate VII) has been 

 long grown in Louisiana, and is well suited to the cool season 

 of subtropical countries. The Top or Tree onion bears 

 bulbils in place of the seed. These bulbils are planted to 

 produce young onions for bunching. White Multiplier 

 is used largely for pickling. It is highly prized, because 

 of its white color and small, plump bulbs. It is reproduced 

 by small offsets or bulbs forming at the base of the one 

 planted. (See Plate VII.) 



