. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Virginia Richmond. 36 T. W. WOOD & SONS, EicHMOND, 7a. ONION. (German, ') It is with pleasure we note that our Southern people are giving more attention to this most pro- fitable crop. In order to be successful in onion culture, it is absolutely necessary that the soil be rich, well prepared, and free from weeds. To grow large onions from seed the first year the Virginia Experim
. Descriptive catalogue of high grade seeds for the farm and garden. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Virginia Richmond. 36 T. W. WOOD & SONS, EicHMOND, 7a. ONION. (German, ') It is with pleasure we note that our Southern people are giving more attention to this most pro- fitable crop. In order to be successful in onion culture, it is absolutely necessary that the soil be rich, well prepared, and free from weeds. To grow large onions from seed the first year the Virginia Experimental Station recommends sow- ing the seed in January or February in hot-b:ds or trays, and as soon as the weather opens and the sets are large enough, transplant to the open field. Although this is a troublesome method, it is the surest, and will undoubtedly pay. A good way to raise onions on a small scale is to sow the seed in February or March in tobacco-plant bed, leaving them to grow together. After the tobacco plants are pulled out, thin out the onions to a distance of four inches apart. Another way is to sow the Italian varieties early in September and transplant about the end of October or early in November. Should dry weather prevail at sowing time, water well to insure germination. After the onions are grown, when the tops commence to die, pull the onions up and leave on the ground to cure until the tops become thoroughly dead, after which remove to the barn and spread oat thinly until ready to market. In order not to take up too much room by spreading out, it is best to make crates, about six inches deep, out of laths, the length of the laths, with good^ stout side and end pieces. The onions can be spread out in these crates and the crates placed one on top of the other, putting blocks between each crate, so as to allow air to circulate freely. The best soil for oiiions is a dark, rich loam. They also do well on lighter soils, if rich and well ma- nured. Crops made a
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