NOVEI.TIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLES 



Photograph of average fuil gunvu spceuncns ot the new modbl exi'Okt hardy oNioNa. 



Model Export 

 Hardy Onion 



A NEW AND VERY DISTINCT VARIETY, SEED OF 

 WHICH IS NOW OFFERED FOR SALE FOR THE 

 FIRST TIME. fi I* ^ %i fi f> 



This new onion originated in Northern New York five 

 years ago, but the seed has been so carefully guarded by a few 

 market growers that it has never before been offered for sale 

 by any regular seedsmen. Our photograph above shows two 

 specimens which we grew from seed last season, one measur- 

 ing 5^ inches and the smallest we could find 4J inches in 

 diameter. In fine color they are different from all other 

 onions, and might be described as a pinkish dark yellow or 

 distinct mandarin orange color. They have become noted 

 for their long-keeping qualities, commanding high prices and 

 much sought after by onion dealers in New York and Boston 

 for shipment to foreign countries. Their rapidity of growth 

 makes them invaluable to the market gardener, as they are 

 ready for bunching for market two weeks before any other 

 onion.growinggood sized onions from the black seed almost as 

 early as other onions grown from sets, and can therefore be 

 produced much cheaper. Choice seed, per pkt., 15c. ; oz., 35c.; 

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



WHAT ONION GROWERS SAY OF IT: 



Last spring we sent out a number of trial packets among 

 onion growers, and regret our limited space here forbids the 

 publication of only a few of the endorsements received. 



R. G. White, W. Orange, S. Dak., Oct. 24, 1902, writes : " It is beyond 

 ray power to properly describe the merits of the New Hardy Export Onion. 

 It is very large for one so early, distinct and beautiful in color, extremely 

 hardy, and the onions look to me as though they would keep for a year." 



F. W. Miller, Allentown, Pa., Oct. 20, 1902, writes : " Your New Hardy 

 Export Onion is simply grand. The earliest, handsomest in their veiy 

 beautiful and distinct color, and finest ever seen here." 



G. E. Curtis, Etna, Me., Sept. 14. 19C2, writes: "Your new Hardv 

 Export Onion is a great producer ; very early, fully two weeks ahejd of 

 Danvers. Onions are large, handsome and distinct In color. Certainly a 

 most valuable acquisition. " r.> 



H. B. Phelps, Carey, 0., Oct. 6, 1902, writes: "The New Hardy 

 Export Onion matures very early, making large, fine hard onions. The 

 necks close up fine and they look as if they would keep in perfect condi- 

 tion almost indefinitely." 



MODEL EXPORT HARDY ONION, as bunched 

 for early home market. 



