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ONIONS FOR PROFIT. 



that the spot selected for the pit is well drained. If water 

 is allowed to get inside, either from the top or bottom, it 

 will surely spoil the onions. Have them dry, and place 

 them upon a dry foundation in a long, conical heap. Cover 

 with clean straw ; then with a layer of earth and a roofing 



Fig. 39. 



Onions in Pit. 



of boards. A wisp of straw reaching from the onions 

 through the top outside will provide the needed ventilation. 

 Fig. 39 will give an idea of the whole arrangement. Let 



Fig. 



Onions in Pit. 



the onions freeze ; it is an advantage rather than an injury. 

 Consequently, there is no need of covering them with as 

 deep layers of straw and earth, as would be necessary in pit- 

 ting potatoes, or even mangels and carrots. 



