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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



ONIONS. 



CU^TUBi:. — The Onion thrives best in a rather rich, loamy soil, unlike most vege- 

 tables succeeds well when cultivated on the same land for successive years. Seeds can 

 be planted in all months of the year and one can raise small onions and onion tops for 

 home use, but for a general profitable crop, for Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, the 

 seed should be planted from September 15, to October 25th. The principal varieties are 

 Yellow and Red Bermuda, Crystal White Wax and the Louisiana Red Creole, when the 

 young plants are the size of a goose quill, transplant four inches apart in twelve to 

 eighteen inch rows, keep the surface of the ground open and free from weeds by frequent 

 hoeing, taking care not to disturb the soil too deeply or collect it about the growing 

 bulb. When ripe pull and dry thoroughly before storing. One ounce to 200 feet of 

 drill; 5 pounds to an acre. 



FBOTSCHER'S BED CBEOZiE. — It is the 



best kepeer, best producer, both in yield 

 and money. The Red Creole Onion con- 

 stitutes one of the most important crops in 

 Louisiana and thousands of acres of land 

 are planted in this particular variety every 

 Fall. Packet, 10c.; oz., 30c.; ^ lb., $1.00; 

 lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



WHITE PORTUG-AI.— This is a medium 

 size onion of mild flavor and with beauti- 

 ful, clear white skin. The variety is a 

 favorite with many for use when young as 

 a salad or bunching onion and for pickles. 

 It matures early and is fine for Fall and 

 early winter. Packet, 10c,; oz., 30c.; Yi lb., 

 $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid. 



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