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The sorts most useful to the commerial grower have already 

 been mentioned. The following is a list of the leading 

 varieties: — 



Weihersfield {^Wether sfie Id i?^^).— The leading red 

 market variety ; large, flat, coarse, reliable and prolific. 

 Skin deep purplish red ; flesh white ; flavor strong. A 

 good keeper. 



Danvers (^Danvers Yellow, Round Danvers, Yellow 

 Globe Danvers). — This is undoubtedly the most reliable 

 market sort, very prolific ; sure to form good bulbs ; early, 



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Large Red Globe. 



good-sized, round, smooth. Neck very small, flesh solid, 

 fine grained. A good keeper. 



White Globe {Southport White Globe).— This is the best 

 of the white market varieties. It is of fine white color, 

 and of perfect globe shape. Large, prolific, reliable. 

 Cure it in the shade if practicable, as this will prevent 

 discoloration of the skin. A good keeper. 



