126 ALLIACEOUS PLANTS. 



prized for its long keeping ; the bulbs not sprouting so early 

 in spring as those of most varieties. 



Large Red. Bulb sometimes roundish, but, when pure, 



WETHKRSFIELD . . _ 



LARGE RED. comparatively flat. It is of very large size ; 

 and, when grown in favorable soil, often measures five 

 inches or more in diameter, and three inches in depth. Skin 

 deep purplish-red ; neck of medium size ; 

 flesh purplish-white, moderately fine-grained, 

 and stronger flavored than that of the Yel- 

 low and earlier Red varieties. It is quite 

 productive ; one of the best to keep ; and is 

 grown to a large extent, in many places on 

 \vethersfieidLargp ^ e sea-coast of New England, for shipping 

 to the South arid West. It is almost every- 

 where seen in vegetable markets ; and, with perhaps the 

 exception of the Yellow or Danvers, is the most prominent 

 of the sorts employed for commercial purposes. It derives 

 its name from Wethersfield, Conn. ; where it is extensively 

 cultivated, and where it has the reputation of having 

 originated. 



A sub-variety of the foregoing is cultivated in some locali- 

 ties, with nearly the same variation in form that exists 

 between the Danvers and Common Yellow. It will probably 

 prove somewhat more productive ; but it is neither better 

 flavored, nor to be preferred for its superior keeping 

 properties. 



Madeira. This is a roundish, obovate onion, of remark- 



LAUOE GLOBE 



TBI MAIN R ~ a "* 6 Slz6 ' " en measuring six inches and a 

 half in depth, and six inches in diameter ; neck thick and 

 large ; skin reddish-brown, the layer next within, pale red. 

 The variety is much prized for its extraordinary size, and 

 for its mild, sugary flavor. The plants, however, often fail 



