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One ounce for 100 feet of drill , 5 to G pounds for one acre. 



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

 ma- 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; 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 u. \pril, in strong land, well manured, and thinning them out to stand 3 or 4 inches apart in the drills. They delight in a 

 strong, rici., deep, loamy soil, and succeed well if grown successive years on the same ground. 



By sownig C^'on seed 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 usualiv [.referred. 



Australian Yellow Globe. (See page 8.) Pkt,, 10 



cts.; oz. , 1-5 cts,; j- lb., 40 cts,; lb., $140. 

 Yellow Qlobe Danvers. A standard sort and one of 



the niost desiral)le ; an excellent keeper and very pro- 

 ductive. Our strain of this variety is the true globe 



shape, and not of the flat type. Onion growers through- 

 out the country prefer this type of Onion to all others, 



and it is with tnis in view that the bulbs from which our 



seed is grown are specially and carefully selected as to 



shape. It is the bist paying Onion that is grown for 



general crop, and his been the lei-ling variety for years. 



Pkt .5 cts ; oz., 10 cts ; | lb., 30 ct^ ; lb., .$ LOl). 

 l*bilad&lphia Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. A 



le.iJiiig maiket variety ; a good keeper and well flavored ; 



bright siraw-colored skin and somewhat flattened shape. 



The Onions grow to a good size and are rather flat. 



Tliis variety is largely grown for sets on account of its 



excellent keeping qualities. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts ; 



{-lb., 30 cts; II).. $1 0') 

 Southport Yellow Qlobe. A very large, handsome, 



gljbular-shaped yellovv 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 



liutbs are of a beautiful globe shape, and good keepers. 



Pkt.. 5 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; '^ lb., 40 cts.; \h.',$[ 25. 

 Prizetaker. Tiiis is the large pale yellow Oni m that is 



aff.:red for sale in the fruit stores and markets in tlie 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 ordmary 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 genu- 

 ine Prizetaker. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb.,$l 30. 



Rhode Island Yellow Cracker. An extra early v.mety, 

 popular in the Rhode Island markets. An excellent sort to 

 raise where the seasons are sh )rt. We believe that when 

 this variety is better known it will rank among the most pop- 

 ular sorts. It is a good keeper and also a i^ood seller. Pkt., 

 .5 Cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 30 Cts.; lb., $1,00. 



t.ARGE Red WliTHERSFIELD OnION. 



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 Weihersfield, 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.; 

 i lb.. .SO cts; lb,,$l 00. 



Southport Red Qlobe. Beautiful glolie-shaped ; a good 

 keeper and of superior quality. This vaiiely is very popu- 

 lar on the market as a red sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J- 

 lb.. 40 cts.; lb., jgl.25. 

 Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Weihersfield, and somewhat smaller, 

 close-grained and a good keeper. It is somewhat the shape ol the 

 Cracker Onion, but hardier. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb.. 35 cts.; 

 11. , SI 10. 

 Large Red Wethersfield. (See cut.) This is the leading variety in 

 the Easti rn States ; grows to full size the first season from seed ; large, 

 flat, but thick through; deep red ; a splendid keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10ct«,; ;} lb.. ,'!5 cts.; !l.„ 11.10. 

 Southport White Qlobe. (See cut.) Pure white color, mild flavor, 

 and equallv 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, and one 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 ordinarv seed offered by some houses. Pkt., 5 els,; 

 oz., 20 cts,; ;] lb,, 60 cts,; 'lb., $2 00. 



THE "DREER" LIBRARY FREE AS PREMIUMS. 



The " Dreer " I.ibraiy comprises 3 valuable books, ]iulilished 

 especially for our customers ; the titles are as follows: "Open-Air- 

 Vegetables," "Vegetables Under Glass," "Grasses and Clovers." 

 The price is 25 cents each. But we give them free as premiums as 

 follows : On orders amounting to $2.50 or over, your choice of any 

 one above-mentioned. On orders amounting to $5.00 or over, your 

 choice of two books ; or the set of three books will be given free on 

 orders amounting to $7.50 or over, provided the order is accompanied 

 by remittance and the books are asked for at time of ordering. 



CSHOtCE FLOWER SEEDS AND PLANTS —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. 



