32 (JHFUflWfADRm -PHILADELPHIA 4>A §f R^LIABL^ VEGETABLE SEEDS- flffl 



Large Red Wethersfield. Grows to full size the first sea- 

 son from seed. The Onions are large, flat in shape, with 

 skin of a purplish-red color and flesh of a _ purplish-white color, 

 rather strong-flavored and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Southport White Globe. (See cut.) A very desirable 

 variety which yields an abundant crop of fine large Onions. 

 Pure white color, mild flavor, and equally good for keeping as 

 the Yellow Globe. It is an enormous yielder, and always 

 sells at high prices. It is best to dry these Onions in a shady 

 place and give plenty of air. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J 

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



White Portugal, or Silver Skin. (See cut.) One of the 

 leading white sorts, beautiful shape and mild flavor. The 

 bulbs are flat in shape and mature early. It is largely used 

 for growing sets on account of its fine shape when small, and 

 also for its good keeping qualities. It is also extensively used 

 as a pickling onion, for which purpose it is well adapted. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



White Queen, or Barletta. A rapid-growing variety of 

 mild flavor; pure white, and as it does not grow to a large size, 

 it is a fine onion for pickling. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J 

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



Mammoth Silver King. Produces large Onions first year 

 from seed. Specimens have been grown to weigh 4 lbs. Skin 

 pure white and flesh tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

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



White Welsh Onion. Used for early spring green 

 bunching Onions or scallions, and ready for pulling 

 about time ordinary sets are planted. Does not make 

 much bottom, as it is distinctively a bunch Onion. 

 Very mild and delicate flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

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



CHOICE OISTION SETS. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



If by Parcel Post add as follows: To points East of 

 the Mississippi River, 8 cts. quart; West of the Mis- 

 sissippi River, 15 cts. quart. 



Onion Sets should be planted in rows 12 inches 

 apart, with sets 2 inches apart in the row. 



By express at 



purchaser's expense. 



per qt. 4 QTS 



Yellow Onion Sets $0 20 $0 70 



White Onion Sets 25 90 



Red Onion Sets 25 90 



White Potato (Multiplier) 30 1 00 



Yellow Potato Onions 30 1 00 



Shallots 30 1 00 



Garlic 60 2 25 



Chives. (See Vegetable Plants, page 26-1.) 



When larger quantities of Onion Sets are desired 

 write for prices. 



Okra, or Gumbo 



Essbarer Eibisch, Ger. Gombaud, Fr. Quimbombo, Sp. 

 Culture. This vegetable is extensively grown for its green 

 pods, which are used in soups, stews, etc., to which they impart 

 a rich flavor, and are considered nutritious. Sow the seed thickly 

 in rich ground, about the middle of May, or when the ground 

 has become warm, in drills 3 feet apart, 1 inch deep; thin to 10 

 inches apart in drills. Culture otherwise much like corn. 

 Perkins' Long-pod Okra. An exceedingly handsome variety 

 of Okra, which is a great improvement upon other varieties 

 heretofore grown. The pods grow 4 to 5 inches in length 

 and are very tender, long, slim and of a beautiful deep green 

 color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; | lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts, 

 Dreer's Little Gem. Makes a stocky growth of plant and 

 is very productive. The pods are long, slender and of a light 

 green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; £ lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 Improved Long Green. An old-time favorite; very pro- 

 ductive and bears long pods, which are of good quality. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 

 White Creole. (White Velvet). Pods free from ridges 

 and very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



