Onions may be raised successfully either from seed or from sets. If
to be grown from seed no time should be lost in getting it sown in
the spring. Sow in drills and thin the plants when about the size
of quills, disturbing the remaining plants as little as possible.
For southern latitudes and for an early supply it is better to grow
onions from sets planted three inches apart, in drills. Sets are small
onions grown the previous year, from seed sown quite thickly. Sets
may be planted very early, as they will not be injured even if the
ground should freeze after they are planted. _Wethersfield_ and
_Danvers_ are good varieties. For extra large specimens, select
_Italian varieties_.