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 for planting in the family garden; the flavor is the mildest of the American varieties; the small onions are very fine for pickling. I think this variety



should be marketed as early as possible, as with me it is not a good keeper.

—These onions are of large size, handsome appearance and mild, delicate flavor. In this variety we have an onion which attains a weight of from one to two pounds under ordinarily good culture, and of most handsome shape and appearance, the outer skin being always bright red, while the flesh is white, mild and pleasant.