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LTE STENRYA DREER- DHTIADEDDHIA- A 
(57 RELIABLE VEGETABLE SeEDS- [fff 
Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Weathersfield and some- 
what smaller, close-grained anda good keeper. The Onions 
are flat in shape, grow very uniform and are somewhat strong 
in flavor. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 25 cts.; }1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Southport Red Globe. Beautiful globe shape of medium 
size, a good keeper and of superior quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 
25 cts.; $ 1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
YellowGlobe Danvers. (Seecut.) 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 especially and 
carefully selected as to shape. It is the best pay- 
ing Onion that is grown for general crop, and has 
‘been the leading variety for years. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; $1b., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 
White Portugal, or Silver Skin. This variety 
is one of the leading white sorts. The bulbs are 
flat in shape and mature early. Largely used for 
growing sets and pickling onions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; 4 1b., 85 cts.; ]b., $3.00. 
Southport White Globe. Pure white color, mild 
flavor. A good keeper and very procuctive. It 
is best to dry these Onionsin ashady place. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; $ lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
White Welsh Onion. Used for early spring green 
Onions. Seed is sown in Fall, and it is ready for 
pulling about time sets are planted. It does 
not make much bottom, as itis distinctly a bunch 
Onion. Very mild and delicate-flavored. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } 1b., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. 
Mammoth Silver King. A large, flat variety. 
Specimens have been grown to weigh as high as 4 
Ibs. Skin white and flesh tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; 4 1b., 85 cts.; Ib., $3.00. 
White Queen, or Barletta. A rapid-growing variety of 
mild flavor; pure white, and as it does not grow toa large size, 
itis a fine Onion for pickling. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 2 
Ib., $1.25; 1b., $4.00. 
Large Red Wethersfield. Grows to full size the first sea- 
son from seed.. The Onionsare large, flatin shape, with skin 
of a purplish-red color and flesh of a purplish-white color, 
rather strong flavored and an excellent keeper. A favorite 
Puce variety in the East, where it is largely grown. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
Oz. cts.; 4 lb. ts.; Ib., $2.25. 
Ifby Parcel Post add as follows: To points East of the Missis- a 20, 1S sre ape (Oct 51D pae eee 
sippi River, 10 cts. quart; West of the Mississippi River, 20 cts. quart. 
Onion Sets should be planted in rows 12-inches apart, with sets 2 
inches apart in the row. 
CHOICE ONION SETS. 
PER QT 4 gts. 
White!Onion’ Sets? 22 eres oe ee eee $0 30 $1 00 
Yellow Onion Sets.................. Aes eran 25 85 
Red Onion tSetsiacce cc eee nee 25 85 
White Potato (Multiplier).................. 30 1 00 
Yellow Potato Onions...................---- 30 1 00 
Shallots. 23228 Ae eee ea iiolese 30 1 00 
Garlicvssy es Tae eee Zon cae Rane SO swne = ie260 2 25 
Chives. (See Vegetable Plants, page 264.) 
When larger quantities of Onion Sets are desired, write for prices. 
OKRA, OR GUMBO. 
Essbarer Hibisch, 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. Cul- 
ture 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 or 5 inches in length and are very tender, 
long, slim and of a beautiful deep green color. The habit of growth 
of plant is dwarf, and it is very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 65 cts. 
Dreer’s Little Gem. The best of the dwarf sorts. It 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., 10 cts.; } Ib., 
25) cts.;) lb), 175) cts: 
Improved Long Green. (See cut.) An old-time favorite; very 
productive and bears long pods, which are of good quality. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 
White Creole ( White Velvet). Pods free from ridges and very 
tender. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; $ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75cts. 
