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ONIONS. 



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One 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 sum- 

 mer remove them to a dry, airy place ; and early in the following spring replant by placing the sets in shallow drills ]2 inches- 

 apart, and about 4 inches ap.irt in the drills; the 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 minured, 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. 



Australian Yellow Qlobe. (See page 11.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $140. 

 Yellow Qlobe 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., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. A leading 

 market variety; a goo-d 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 

 tiualities. Pkt., .5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., .30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Southport Yellow Qlobe, (See cut.) A very large, hand- 

 some, globular-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., .5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Prizetaker. (See cut on page 40.) This is the large pale yel- 

 low Onion that is offered for sale in the fruit stores and mar- 

 kets 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. Our seed is pure and the 

 genuine Prizetaker. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 $1.25. 



Rhode Island Yellow Cracker. An extra early variety, 

 popular in the Rhode Island markets. An excellent sort to- 

 raise where the seasons are short. We believe that when this 

 variety is better known it will rank among the most popular 

 sorts. It is a good keeper and also a good seller. Pkt., 5- 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Australian Brown. The bulbs grow to a good marketable 

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

 either Yellow Danvers or Red Wethersfield, are beautiful 

 brown color and mild flavor. A good thing in their favor is 

 the fact that the crop runs uniform in size and shape ; nearly 

 every plant produces a fine Onion. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 1 lb., 30 cts.; lb., %\.m. 



Southport Red Globe. Beautiful globe-shaped ; a good 

 keeper and of supei ior quality. This variety is very popular 

 on the market as a red sort. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., SI. 25. 



Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Wethersfield, and some- 

 what smaller, close-grained and a good keeper. It is some- 

 what the shape of the Cracker Onion, but hardier Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 nz., 10 cts.: 1 Ih., 35 cts; lb., $1.10. 



Large Red Wethersfield. This is the leading variety in the 

 Eastern States; grows to full size the first season from seed;, 

 large, flat, but thick through; deep red; a splendid keeper, 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.10. 



Southport White Qlobe. Pure white color, mild flavor,, 

 and equally as good for 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 

 plenty of air. Our seed of this splendid variety is very fine, 

 and raised from selected bulbs,_and is much better than ordhiary 

 seed offered by some houses. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,20cts.; \ Ib.^ 

 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS AND PL A,NTS.— Flower lovers will find our lists complete. Every home should have a flower garden.. 

 A few annuals planted in the vegetable garden will produce an abundance of flowers for decorating the table. 



