132 ALLIACEOUS PLANTS. 



depressed or hollowed around the stem. It keeps well, and 

 is an excellent variety. 



"White Globe. Form nearly ovoid, very 

 regular and symmetrical ; skin 

 greenish-yellow, marked with rose-colored 

 lines, the pellicle changing to white on 

 drying. The bulb measures about four 

 inches in depth, and two inches and three 

 fourths in its largest diameter. It keeps 

 well, and is an excellent variety. 



Yellow Globe. Nearly allied to the preceding variety ; the 

 size and form being the same. Skin reddish-yellow. It is 

 hardy, productive, of good flavor, keeps well, and deserves 

 general cultivation. 



White Lis- A very large, globular onion, measuring four 



toon.. 



LISBON. Tiwmp. inches in diameter, and about four inches in 



EARLY LISBON. 



depth ; neck comparatively thick ; skin smooth, 

 thin, clear, and white. 



It is a late variety ; and, although comparatively hardy, 

 requires a long, warm season for its full development. Un- 

 der the most favorable conditions, both with regard to soil 

 and exposure, many of the plants fail to form a good bulb. 

 On account of its hardiness, it is a good sort for sowing in 

 the autumn for a supply of young onions for spring salads ; 

 or, if these young bulbs be set in the open ground in April, 

 fine, large onions will be formed towards the end of summer. 

 The variety is better suited to the climate of the Middle 

 States than to that of the Northern and Eastern. 



White Por- A large, flat onion, measuring three inches 

 Spanish. an( j upwards in width by about two inches in 



