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CURRIE BROTHERS CO. FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 



German, Zwiebel. 

 French, Ognon. 



"We deliver all Seeds offered on this page to any Post-Offiee in the 

 United States, except in 5-lb. lots. Deduct 10c per lb, from pound 

 prices if shipped by express at purchaser's expense. 



It pays to plant only the best. Our Onions are saved from Selected Bulbs 

 only, and are sure to produce the best crops of sound and long-keeping bulbs. 

 We handle only choice American Pedigree Stocks. 



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 succes- 

 sion of years. Trench and manure the ground well in the fall, and turn up in 

 ridges during the winter, and as early as the ground -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, 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 may stand three or four inches 

 apart. 



1 oz. to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. to the acre. 



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 

 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 with a very small neck; it is a selection 

 from Yellow Globe Danvers, but is an improvement in color, uniformity in size 

 and shape of bulbs, and possesses longer keeping qualities than any other Yel- 

 low Onion. This we regard as the best strain of Onion at present on the mar- 

 ket. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Vi lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00. By express 5 lbs. $4.25. 

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

 gardeners and private use. It grows very uniform inshape, is very productive, 

 mild-flavored, ripens early, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; M_- 

 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 90c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. 3.75. 

 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. 5c; oz. 10c; 

 % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c. By express, 5 lbs. $3.25. 

 Large Red Globe (Southport Type) — Of handsome, globe-shaped and rich deep 

 red color, making it a very desirable sort. It is a splendid keeper and of ex- 

 cellent quality. We offer the true Southport strain, which is unequalled. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. By express. 5 lbs. $4.25. 

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

 coming into use about two weeks earlier than Red Wethersfield. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. By express, 5 lbs. $4.25. 

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

 The skin and flesh are a beautiful clear white. Flesh firm, very fine grained, 

 and exceedingly mild in flavor. It is also a splendid keeper and always 

 commands a high price in the market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; % lb. 40c; 

 1 lb. $1.50. By express, 5 lbs. $6.75. 

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

 sively grown for pickling. The bulb is handsome and mild flavored. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; *i lb.' 40c; 1 lb. $1.50. By express, 5 lbs. $6.75. 

 Southport Yellow Globe — A very handsome Onion, oblong shape like the Large 

 White Globe, and resembles that variety in every respect except in color. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 20c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. By express, 5 lbs. $4.25. 

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

 Onion, ripening three or four weeks ahead of Red Wethersfield. The color 

 is clear brown amber, and they are remarkable keepers, onions having been 

 kept a whole year in first-class condition. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb- 25c; 1 lb. 

 80c. Bv express, 5 lbs. $3.25. 



