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wet, the planting can be delayed for a few days; 

 if fine, commence to dig up arrowroot. The onions 

 should be planted in red soil, made very rich with 

 well-rotted manure. It is necessary to plant them 

 eight inches apart, as shallow as possible, with a 

 little Indian corn between to protect them from the 

 worms, to be cut out as soon as the onions become 

 strong. Irish potatoes can be cultivated here from 

 November till July. They will keep from May till 

 January. So that in Bermuda we can always have 

 potatoes for the table and for planting. The best 

 manner of planting the red potatoes is, after well 

 manuring the land, to place them two feet between 

 the rows, one foot between each set, each set 

 having two eyes. From the first to the tenth of the 

 montt is the best time for planting them in light 

 soil, sheltered from the north and west winds, that 

 the plant may get strong before the blight or disease 

 destroy it. The western red is by far the best kind 

 for Bermuda, 



Arrowroot should be taken up this month, if the 

 land is required for onions and potatoes ; green sea- 

 weed is a good manure to dig in whilst taking up 

 the plant. 



Carrots may be sown for a late crop. They should 

 be kept free from weeds. 



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