ONIONS. 
OlGNON. 
Cebolla. 
3tt)tebet. 
One ounce will sow loo feet of a 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 upon a stiff clay soil, 
which was well under-drained. Sow the seed as early in spring as practicable, in shallow drills i 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 8 cents per pound for postage. 
Extra-Early Barletta. A small white Italian sort ; earliest of all. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
i'^'White Queen. Pure white ; small ; flat ; extra early ; fine for 
pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., YiVo. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
j,^ Early Red. A trifle smaller, but fully ten days earlier than the 
targe Red Wethersfield ; of milder flavor and a good keeper. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 
if' Large Red Wethersfield. A well-known sort, grows to a large 
size, very productive and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
Jilb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
'' 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. 5 cts., oz. 15c., ViVo. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
^Wliite 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. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.75. 
;Wliite Globe (Southport Strain). A handsome, large-sized Onion ; 
flesh firm, fine-grained and mild; keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
3^1b. 60 cts., lb. %i. 
i Red Globe (Southport Strain). Rich purplish crimson color ; globe- 
shaped ; a good keeper and of superior quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
J^lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 
I' Yellow Globe (Southport Strain). Clear yellow color; good shape 
and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^Ib. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Y' Giant Rocca. A splendid variety of exceedingly mild flavor ; large, 
globular shape and light brown skin. Pkt 5c., oz. 20c., V^\h. 60c., lb. %i. 
Yellow Strasburg, or Dutch. Bulbs flat, of good size ; skin rich 
yellow, turning brown when exposed ; flesh white and of mild flavor ; 
one of the very best to grow for sets. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ;<lb. 50 cts., 
lb. $1.50. 
Australian Brown. A recent 
introduction of great merit ; of me- 
dium size, hard and solid ; nearly 
four weeks earlier than Red Weth- 
ersfield, and for keeping qualities has 
no equal. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 
50 cts., lb. 11.75. 
*^ Mammoth Silver King, or Giant 
White Garganus. Single Onions of 
this variety, grown from seed the first 
season, have weighed as much as 3 
pounds ; it matures early, is a white- 
skinned and a white-fleshed variety, 
of flat shape and of mild and delicate 
flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., J<lb. 
75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Priizetaker. This is the large 
Onion that is offered for sale at the fruit 
stores in New York and other large 
cities ; rich straw color ; very hard and 
an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
Giant Rocca Onion. 
