94 Diseases of Truck Crops 



Table ii 



Showing Results of Seed Separation by the Water Method 



on Germination and Growth of Seeds of Onions. 



Total of 400 Seeds Used 



The color of the seed does not seem to have any 

 influence on the germination. Darker colored seed 

 is usually preferred to the lighter of the same variety. 

 Color, however, depends largely on the degree of 

 ripeness. 



Storage Conditions. The vitality of seed is greatly 

 influenced by storage conditions. The longest 

 lived seed may be ruined by improper storage. 

 The ideal conditions of storage, however, are not 

 always those which favor germination. Seed should 

 be cured or dried before storing. The drier it is 

 the less likely it is to spoil, and the higher will 

 be the temperature it can stand. When large 

 quantities of seed are to be handled by the trucker, 

 it is advisable to build a seed house. The seeds 

 are best kept in strong paper or cloth bags and 

 placed in tin cans. 



