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Zwiebel, Ger. 



ONIONS. 



Ognon, Fr. 



Cebolla, Sp. 



Cue ounce for 100 feet of drill, 5 to 6 pounds for one acre. 



CULTURE. — For sets, sow the seeds as early as possible in the spring, very thickly, in drills. As soon as the tops die off in 

 summer remove them to a dry, airy place; and early in the following spring replant by placing the sets in shallow drills, 12 

 inches apart, and about 4 inches apart in the drills. I'he Onions, by this process, are obtained of a large size early in the season. 

 They may also be grown to full size during the first season by sowing thinly in drills 1 foot apart, and about \ inch deep, in 

 March or early in April, in strong land, well manured, and thinning them out to stand 3 or 4 inches apart in the drills. They 

 delight in a strong, rich, deep, loamy soil, and succeed well if grown successive years on the same ground. 



By sowing Onion seeds in frames in February or March, and transplanting in April, Onions of immense size can be obtained. 

 For this purpose the varieties Southport Globe (White, Yellow or Red) and Prizetaker are usually preferred. 



Yellow Globe Danvers. A standard sort and one of the 



most desirable; an excellent keeper and very productive. 

 Our strain of this variety is the true globe shape, and not of 

 the flat type. Onion growers throughout the country prefer 

 this type of Onion to all others, and it is with this in view 

 that the bulbs from which our seed is grown are specially and 

 carefully selected as to shape. It is the best paying Onion 

 that is grown for general crop, and has been the leading vari- 

 ety for years. Pkt., 10 cis.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 80 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



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Prizetaker. (See cut on page 50.) This is the large pale 

 yellow Onion that is offered for sale in the fruit stores and 

 markets in the fall. It grows to a very large size; flesh 

 white, of mild and delicate flavor. The large Onions are 

 raised first year from seed, and with ordinary culture produce 

 enormous crops. The Onions sometimes go over 3 lbs. each 

 in weight where good soil and culture is given them. Pkt., 

 10 CIS ; oz , '25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.'50. 

 Southport Yellow Globe. A very large, handsome, globu- 

 lar-shaped yellow variety, very productive, of mild flavor. 

 This is also a favorite variety with the Onion grower. 

 The outer skin is a beautiful pale yellow ; the bulbs are 

 of a beautiful globe shape, and good keepers. Pkt., 10 

 cts ; oz,, '25 cts.; \ lb., 80 CIS.; lb,, ft.'^.OO. 

 Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. A good 

 keeper and well flavored; bright straw-colored skin and 

 somewhat flattened shape. The Onions grow to a good 

 size and are very mild. This variety is largely grown for 

 sets on account of its excellent keeping qualities. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz„ 20 CIS.; \ lb., 75 cts,; lb., $2.50. 



Australian Yellow Globe. (See cut.) 1 his early vari- 

 ely ol Onion originally came from Australia. The Onions 

 grow to a large size and are very solid; skin is yellow, 

 flesh white and of very mild flavor. Besides being an 

 extra early Onion, it is very productive and a good keeper. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts,; \\h., 80 cts.; lb , |3,n0, 



Rhode Island Yellow Cracker. An extra early variety, 

 popular in the Rhode Island markets. An excellent sort 

 to raise where the seasons are short. Pkl., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts,; \ II, . 70 cts.; lb.. $2.25. 



Australian Brown. The bulbs grow to a good market- 

 able size, and are very hard and solid. They ripen earlier 

 than either Yellow Danvers or Red Wethersfield, are 

 beautiful Ijrown color and mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts,; oz., 

 25 cts,; i-lb., 75 cts.; lb,, |2.50, 



Southport White Globe. Pure white color, mild flavor, 

 and equally as good lor keeping as the yellow sort. It is 

 an enormous yielder, and always sells at high prices. It 

 is best to dry these Onions in a shady place, where they 

 will get plentv of air. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., 

 $1.25 ; lb., $4,50. 



