LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1926. 29 
The Onion seed 
crop was almost 
a complete fail- 
ure last year, 
the seed is very 
scarce and high 
priced. 
Culture—The Onion is most successfully grown in a deep, rich 
loamy soil, and, unlike most vegetables, does best when cultivated in 
the same ground for a succession of years. Manure the ground well 
in the fall, and turn up in ridges, during the winter, and as early as 
it will work in the spring rake or harrow thoroughly so as to get the 
soil fine and level. Sow thinly in drills half an inch deep, rows twelve 
inches apart, and cover with fine soil, pressing it down. Keep the 
ground free from weeds and thin out the young plants so they may 
stand three or four inches apart. The small onions pulled may be eaten 
green and the balance allowed to mature. Along in July the tops may 
be broken down by lightly trampling upon them, or if a large quantity 
is planted a good method is to take a barrel and roll them down. This 
tends to stop the top growth and the bulbs then develop more rapidly. 
1 oz, to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. to the acre. 
CURRIE’S EXTRA YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS—The largest cropper 
and best shape of any Yellow Onion at present on the market. It 
is saved from Picked Bulbs only, which for color and Keeping qual- 
ities cannot be equalled, and should not be confounded with the Yel- 
low Globe Danvers commonly sold. It is a true globe shape with 
very small neck, slightly flattened at the root end. Pkt. 15c; oz. 90c; 
¥% 1b. $3.00; 1 Ib. $10.00. 
AILSA CRAIG ONION-—Extra Selected Stock. 
“The Champion Exhibition Onion of the World.” 
Where known in this country this Onion takes the lead of all others, 
commanding a better price than any of the famous Spanish or Ber- 
muda sorts. It is a handsome globe shape, the outer skin being a 
beautiful straw color. The seed should be sown indoors or in a hot- 
bed early in spring and transplanted. Grows to a very large size. 
frequently weighing 2% to 3 Ibs. each. It is remarkably mild in 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. 90c; % Ib. $3.00; 1 1b. $10.00. 
Currie’s Prizetaker—Our pure American-grown stock is large and hand- 
some. The skin is rich golden, while the flesh is white, and so mild 
and sweet that it may be eaten raw like an apple. Pkt. 10c; oz. 90c; 
¥Y% lb. $3.00; 1 1b. $10.00. 
Michigan Yellow Globe—(Same as Ohio Yellow Globe)—-A popular, per- 
fect globe-shaped Onion, slightly flattened at the base. It is a large 
ee and splendid: Keeper. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 80c; ™%4 1b. $2.75; 1 Ib 
$8.00 
Yellow Globe Danvers—(Choice Stock)—The standard variety, both for 
market gardeners and private use. It grows very uniform in shape. 
is very productive, mild-flavored. ripens early, and is a splendid 
keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; % lb. $2.75; 1 1b. $8.00. 
ROUND YELLOW DANVERS—Same as preceding, but flatter, grows to 
a good size, ripens early, is a first-class market sort, and as a keeper 
is unexcelled. This variety is better than the globe-shaped for low 
ground. Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; % lb. $2.75; 1 Ib. $8.00. 
