THE OLD ONION CULTURE 



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successful in my attempts to grow this onion, either 

 from seed direct or by transplanting, for which I 

 blame my lack of skill and, possibly, of opportunity. 



I have already stated my opinion of red onions. 

 I do not want them. My markets almost reject them. 



Fig 40 — COMPARATIVE SIZE OF ROUND ONIONS 



They are not particularly popular except for some 

 special purposes in special localities. As a standard 

 red market variety, Red Wethersfield has always stood 

 at the head. It is immensely productive and a good 

 keeper. 



Extra Early Red is a very early deep red onion 



