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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897. 



ONIONS. 



German, Zweibel. — French, Oignon. — Spanish, Gebolla. 



One ounce tvill soiv 100 feet of drill ; 6 pounds for 1 acre. 



For Onion culture the ground should be prepared the pre- 

 vious autumn by plowing or spading deeply, incorporating a 

 heavy dressing of well-rotted barn-yard manure. A i-ather 

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

 although we have seen spendid crops raised upon a stiff clay 

 soil, which was well underdrained. Sow the seed as early in 

 spring as practicable, in shallow drills, 1 foot apart, covering 

 with flne 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 sur- 

 face open and free from weeds by hoeing frequently. 



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

 the Large Red Wethersfield ; of milder flavor and a 

 good keeper Per pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; ^^ lb., 50 cts ; 

 lb., $1.75. 



Large Red Wethersfield. A well-known sort, gi-ows to a 

 large size, very productive and an excellent keeper. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; U lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Yellow Globe Danvers. A very excellent variety, of glob- 

 ular shape ; flesh white and mild flavored ; skin brown- 

 ish yellow. It is very productive and a good keeper. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., .$1.50. 



White Portugal. A handsome Onion of mild flavor, fine for 

 early winter use, and much used for picklings when 

 small. It is not a good keeper. Per pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; U lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3.50. 



Queen. The earliest of all Onions ; remarkable for the ra- 

 pidity of its growth, and very mild flavor. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J^ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Sonthport White Globe. A large globe-shaped Onion, firm, 

 fine grained, of mild flavor, keeps well, commands the 

 highest market price. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 30 cts. ; 34 

 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Sonthport Red Globe. Rich pvupUsh crimson color ; globe 

 shape : a good keeper and of superior quality. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; H lb., 50 cts.. lb., §1.75. 



Sonthport Yellow Globe. Clear yellow color, good shape 

 and an excellent keeper. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i|lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Mammoth Silver King. Single bulbs often attain weight 

 of '2)4, to 4 pounds each. The skin is a beautiful 

 silvery white, the flesh is snowy white and of a partic- 

 ularly mild and pleasant flavor. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; li lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3.00. 



Mammotli Red Pompeii. A very fine variety, rivaUng 

 the Silver King in size ; the skin is a delicate red, 

 flesh nearly white and mild in flavor. Per pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; }i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. - 



Prizetaker, A yellow skinned variety of enormous size ; 

 globe shape ; excellent flavored. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts ; J^ lb., 75 cts. 



Giant Rocea. A very large variety from Naples, bright 

 brown skin, and delicate flavor ; globular in shape. 

 Per pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; }i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Giant W^hite Italian Tripoli. Grows to an enormous size, 

 is of a mild and pleasant flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 25 cts ; I4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Large Italian Red Tripoli. Bulbs of this variety were ex- 

 hibited in England weighing 2% pounds ; flavor is ex- 

 ceedingly mild and pleasant. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz., 20 

 cts.; M lb., 75 cts.; lb.. $2.50. 



ONION SETS. 



These sets should be planted out as early in spring as the 

 ground is dry enough to work ; plant them in rows 1 foot 

 apart, Tvith sets 3 or 4 inches apart. When raised from sets 

 the Onions can be used in the green state in June, or they 

 will be ripened off in July. 



White Onion Sets. Per qt., 35 cts. 



Yellow Onion Sets. Per qt., 30 cts. 



Potato Onions, or Multipliers. Per qt. , 30 cts. 



Top or Button Onions. Per qt., 30 cts. 



Shallots. Per qt., 30 cts. 



Prices per bush, on application. 



