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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



ONIONS 



Oignon. Cebolla. Qwkbti . 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 5 pounds is required 

 for one acre. 



For Onion culture the ground should be prepared the 

 previous Autumn by plowing or spading deeply, using 

 plenty of well-rotted barnyard manure. A rather strong, 

 deep, rich, loamy soil is considered most suitable, although 

 we have seen splendid crops raised from a stiff, clay soil, 

 which was well under-drained. Sow the seed as early in 

 Spring as practicable, in shallow drills 1 foot apart, 

 covering with fine soil, which should be pressed down by 

 the use of a light roller or the back of a spade. When 

 the young plants are strong enough thin out to 4 inches 

 apart. Keep the surface of the ground open and free from 

 weeds by hoeing frequently. 



If to be forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8c. per pound for postage. 



Extra Early Barletta. A small white Italian sort; 

 earliest of all. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, \i lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



White Queen. Pure white; small, flat; extra early; fine 

 for pickling. Pkt, 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



White Portugal. A handsome Onion of mild flavor; 

 fine for early Winter use, and much used for pickling 

 when small; is not a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 

 M lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



White Globe. (Southport Strain.) A handsome, large-sized 

 Onion; flesh firm, fine grained and mild; keeps well. Pkt. 10c 

 oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 



Ailsa Craig. Handsome globular variety with pale straw colored 

 skin and excellent quality; grown largely for exhibition purposes. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, M lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 



Mammoth Silver King or Giant White Garganus. A white- 

 skinned and a white-fleshed variety, of flat shape and of a mild 

 and delicate flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, Y± lb. 80c, lb. $2.50. 



Onion, Prizetaker 



Prizetaker. Rich straw color; verv hard and an excellent keeper. 



Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, }4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 

 Early Red. A trifle smaller, but fully ten days earlier than the 



Large Red Wethersfield ; of milder flavor and a good keeper. Pkt. 



5c, oz. 20c, K lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 

 Yellow Globe Danvers. A very excellent variety of globular 



shape; flesh white and mild flavored; skin brownish yellow. It 



is very productive and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, J4 lb. 



50c, lb. $1.50. 



Large Red Wethersfield. A well-known sort; grows to a large size. Very 

 productive and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ]4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



Red Globe. (Southport Strain.) Rich purplish crimson color; globe shaped; 

 a good keeper and of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, \i lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



Yellow Globe. (Southport Strain.) Clear yellow color; good shape and an 

 excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, M lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



Giant Rocca. A splendid variety of exceedingly mild flavor; large globular 

 shape and light brown skin. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, \i lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. 



Australian Brown. A recent introduction of great merit; of medium size, hard 

 and solid; nearly four weeks earlier than Red Wethersfield, and for keeping 

 qualities has no equal. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, M lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. 



ONION SETS, Etc. 



One quart will plant 100 feet oforow; 10 bushels is required for one acre. 



Onion sets should be planted very early in Spring in rows 12 inches apart, 

 placing the sets 4 inches apart in the row. They must have high culture for 

 the best results. When raised from sets, green Onions can be had in June, or they 

 can be ripened off in July. 



Qt. Pk. 



Yellow Onion Sets $0.20 $1.00 



White Onion Sets 25 1.25 



Red Onion Sets 20 1.00 



White Potato (Multiplier). .25 1.25 



Qt. Pk. 

 Egyptian, or Perennial 



Tree $0.25 $1.25 



Shallots 30 1.50 



Garlic Per lb. 35 cts. 



Onion, Ailsa Craig 



ONION CULTURE. Bv T. Greiner. 



For the home garden or market ; new and highly valuable methods are 



described. 50c. 



