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ONION SEED— Continued 



590 White Portugal, or Silver Skin. The bulbs are flat in shape, pure 

 white and mature within 75 days after seeds are sown. It is a splendid 

 variety for both family use and the market gardener, and is very largely 

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

 its good keeping qualities. This variety is grown extensively for use in 

 the green state as a bunching Onion besides being well adapted for pick- 

 ling. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; I lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



592 White Queen, or Barletta. An early flat Onion, very mild, pure 

 white, small in size and chiefly grown for pickling and bunching. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 90 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



Choice Onion Sets 



For the small garden, we recommend the use of Onion Sets, and the slight 

 difference in cost is justified by results. The risk of failure is almost eliminated 

 and the crop is ready much earlier. Onion Sets should be planted in rows 12 inches 

 apart, with sets 2 inches apart in the rows and receive regular cultivation. 1 quart 

 will plant a 50 foot row. 



In quantities offered below prepaid. 



Pt. 



White Onion Sets $ 



Yellow Onion Sets 



Red Onion Sets 



Egyptian (for Soallions). Sept. to 



March delivery 



White Potato (Multiplier) 20 



Yellow Potato 



Shallots 



Garlic 



Chives. See Vegetable Plants, page 196. 



Special quotations for quantity lots. 





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In addition to Onions and other valuable flavoring plants grow a 

 few of the important Herbs in a corner of your garden. They are 

 indispensable in the kitchen. See page 23. 



Southport Red Globe Onion 



The Red Sorts 



Comparatively speaking, the latest to mature, 

 strongest in flavor, but also the best keepers. 



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Large Red Wethersfleld. A standard variety 

 and does very well in all sections. Onions are 

 large, fiat in shape, with skin of a purplish-red 

 color and flesh of a pink shade. Resists drought 

 better than most onions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 5 oz., 20 

 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 90 cts.; lb., $2.75. 

 Southport Red Globe. The deep color and 

 symmetrical form of this Onion make it very at- 

 tractive. Bulbs reach full size within 110 days, 

 keep well and are of superior quality, very firm 

 and of strong flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; I lb., 90 cs.; lb., $2.75. 



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CULTURE — Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April 

 in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and §-inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed germinates slowly, 

 plants taking from three to four weeks to make their appearance, and sometimes failing to come up in dry weather. To insure prompt 

 germination, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use protect 

 in a frame or light cellar. One ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill. Plants offered on page 196. 



600 Dreer's Dwarf Perfection. (See Special- 

 ties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 

 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



59 6 Champion Moss Curled. Forms a dense 

 growth of dwarf curled and crimped leaves of 

 , rich green. Popular and reliable, and its com- 

 pact dwarf growth makes it very suitable for 

 decorative planting in borders. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



604 Dreer's Summer Green. A strong and 

 vigorous grower that resists heat and drought in 

 a splendid manner. Produces large, finely 

 curled leaves of beautiful dark green color. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



606 Hamburg or Rooted. The fleshy root re- 

 sembles a parsnip, and is used for flavoring 

 soups, stews, etc. Roots are a yellowish white 

 in color about 5 or 6 inches long and 2 inches 

 thick at the top, like a small Parsnip. The 

 roots are not affected by frost and may be left 

 in ground over.winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Champion Moss 

 Curled Parsley 



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