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deep and allows it to remain in that state for a day or 

 two, stirring it frequently. He then masses the seed 

 in greater depth, say six to eight inches, and leaves it 

 remain thus spread out for a month or so to become 

 thoroughly dry, which will be indicated by seed 

 rattling. It will then be in condition for storing or 

 shipment. 



When storing, a covering of oil paper will keep out 

 atmospheric moisture and prevent moulding. Before 

 shipping, run through the fan-mill or seed-cleaner. 



Market. Eggplant seed is sold by all seedsmen. 

 The principal market for it at present is in Florida, 

 where this vegetable is grown extensively as a field crop 

 by truckers for shipment to Northern markets. 



While there is some importation, most of the seed 

 used by the trade is grown here, mainly in New Jersey, 

 Iowa, and in the South. In a favorable season, an 

 average yield is about 200 pounds per acre, at from 

 $1.00 to $1.25 per pound to the grower. 



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This is an annual, and for a seed-crop sowing is made 

 in the Northern States early in April; in California in 

 February and March, in rows two feet apart, thinning 

 plants to eighteen inches in the row. Rogue carefully, 

 pulling up and destroying all plants which are not true 

 to variety. 



When bulk of the crop is ripe, cut the stalks and lay 

 upon cloths, and leave exposed to the sun to dry for 

 the remainder of the day, or longer, if the weather be 

 dry and clear. 



Seed should be allowed to lay in the drying loft to 

 become thoroughly dry before threshing. Thresh with 

 a flail or in the machine, and clean in the fan-mill. 



