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is much finer, in my opinion. No one can fail to be pleased with this fine variety when well grown. It is quite early, and is one of the very best keeping kinds.

LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD ONION.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD ONION.

Large Red Wethersfield Onion.

Large Red Wethersfield.—A strong grower and produces inmenso crops of large, fine bulbs. It is rather flat in form, deep purplish red on the outside and a much lighter shade inside. It has a strong flavor, and is very solid, making an excellent keeping and shipping sort.

White Globe.—One of the handsomest onions grown, beautiful in shape and color, having a clear, white skin; the flesh is fine grained, of mild flavor, and the bulbs arc of good keeping quality.

White Silverskin, or White Portugal.—This is an old and favorite variety, being very desirable