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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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The Onion is most successfully grown in a deep, rich, loamy soil, and, unlike most vege- 

 tables, does best when cultivated in the same ground for a succession of years. Trench and 

 manure the ground well in fall, and turn up in ridges during the winter, and as early as the 

 ground will work in spring, rake or harrow thoroughly so as to get the soil fine and level. Sow 

 thinly in drills halt an inch deep, twelve inches apart, and cover with fine soil, pressing it down 

 with the back of a spade or light roller. Keep the ground free from weeds, and thin out the 

 young plants so they stand three or four inches apart. 



EXTRA YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. 



The Largest Cropper and best shaped of any Yellow Onion at present on the market. It is 

 saved from Picked Bulbs only, which for color and keeping qualities cannot be equalled. It 

 should not be confounded with the Yellow Globe Danvers commonly sold. 



In Extra Yellow Globe Danvers we have obtained an Onion of the true Globe shape, slightly 

 flattened at the root end and with a very small neck; it is a selection from Yellow Globe 

 Danvers, but is an improvement in color, uniformity of size and shape of bulbs, and 

 possesses longer keeping qualities than any other Yellow Onion. This we regard as the 

 best strain ot Onion at present on the market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 2 ozs., SO cts.; 

 i4 lb., 45cts.; lib., $1.60; by express, 5 lbs 



Yellow Globe Danvers (Choice Stock)— The standard variety, both for market-gar- 

 deners' and private use. It grows very uniform in shape, is very productive, mild- 

 flavored, ripens early, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 2 ozs., 25 cts.; 

 \i lb., 40 cts.; lib., SI. 25; by express, 5 lbs 5.50 



Round Yellow Danvers— Same as the 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 thau the globe-shaped for low ground. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz„ 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lib , 

 $1.15; by express, 5 lbs 4.50 



Large Red Globe (Southport Type) — Of handsome globe shape and rich deep red 

 color, making it a very desirable sort. It is a spleudid keeper and of excellent quality. 

 We otter the true Southport strain, which is unequalled. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 2 ozs. , 

 35 cts.; X lb., 65 cts.; 1 lb., 82.25; by express, 5 lbs 10.50 



Extra Early Flat Red— A medium-sized flat variety, producing abundantly and com- 

 ing into use about two weeks earlier than Red Wethersfield. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 2 

 ozs., 25 cts.; M lb-. 40 cts.; 1 lb 1.25 



Large White Globe (Southport Type)— A large, handsome, globe-shaped Onion. The 

 skin and flesh are a beautiful clear white. Flesh firm, very finegrained, and exceedingly 

 mild in flavor. It is also a splendid keeper, and always commands a high price in the 

 market. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 25 cts.; 2 ozs., 40 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb., $2.50; by express, 5 lbs..ll.50 



White Portugal, or Silver Skin— An excellent keeper and good yielder. Exten- 

 sively grown for pickling. The bulb is handsome and mild-flavored. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.; 2 ozs., 40 cts.; \i lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb., J2.50; by express, 5 lbs 11.50 



Southport Yellow Globe— A very handsome Onion; oblong shape like the Darge 

 White Globe, and resembles that variety in every respect except in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; 2 ozs., 25 cts. : % lb., 45 cts.; lib., S1.50; by express, 5 lbs „« 7.25 



Australian Brown — An extra, early long keeping, medium sized globe shaped Onion, 

 ripening three or four weeks ahead of Red Wethersfield. The color is a clear brown am- 

 ber, and they are remarkable keepers, onions having been kept a whole year in flrst- 

 clase condition. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Vi lb., 50 cts.; lb 1.75 



