What to Grow 



about the depth of two inches. Keep the 

 temperature as even as possible. Avoid fre- 

 quent and abrupt changes from heat to cold. 



Follow these directions carefully, and it 

 will not be long before you have a bountiful 

 crop of this most enjoyable vegetable. 



Great care should be taken in getting the best 

 spawn possible. Buy only of reliable dealers. 



ONION 



This vegetable grows in almost any soil 

 that is well worked and thoroughly manured. 

 Sow as soon as the weather seems to be settled. 

 Sow in rows, and thin out, if too thick. At 

 least three inches should be allowed between 

 the plants. Cultivate frequently, and keep 

 down all weeds if you want a good crop. 



There are just three varieties I would advise 

 for general culture — ^Weathersfield Red, Yel- 

 low Danvers, and Silverskin. 



The two first-named sorts are excellent 

 keepers. The Silverskin is best for late summer 

 and fall use. It has a white, tender, juicy 

 flesh, very mild in flavor, therefore better 

 liked by most persons than the stronger kinds. 

 For pickling purposes, this variety is exten- 



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