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DREER'S CHOICE ONION SEED— continued. 



White Portugal, or Silver Skin. (See cut.) 



This variety is one of the leading white sorts. The 



bulbs- are flat in shape and mature early. Largely 



used for growing sets. Plct., 10 cts. ; oz., 2o cts. ; 



t lb., 75 cts.; lb., ;p2.50. 

 Southport White Globe. Pure white color, 



mild tlavor. .-V good keeper and very productive. 



It is best to dry these Onions in a shady place. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., 80 cts.; lb., 5)2. 75. 

 White Welsh Onion. Used for early spring g'een 



t)nions, and ready for pulling about time ordinary 



sets are planted. They do not make much bottom, 



as they are distinctly a bunch Onion. Very mild 



and delicate-flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 2-5 cts. ; 



ilb., 75 cts. 

 Vlammoth Silver King. A large, flat variety. 



Specimens have been grown to weigh as high as 4 



lbs. Skin pure white and flesh tender Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.7.5. 

 White Pearl. One of the earliest varieties. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75. 

 White Queen. A rapid-growing variety of mild 



flavor; pure white, and splendid lor pickling. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., 80 cts.; lb., §2.75. 

 White Barletta. .\n extra early small white Onion; 



similar to White Queen. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 30 



cts.; i lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



Extra Early Red. E.irlier than the Wethersfield and some- 

 what smaller, close-grained and a good keeper. The Onions 

 are flat in shape, grow very uniform and are somewhat strong 

 in flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $175. 



PER QT. 

 $0 20 



4 QTS. 



$0 70 



25 



90 



25 



90 



25 



90 



25 



90 



20 



70 



30 



1 00 



Lb., 2."' cts.; by mail, 35 cts.; by express, 10 lbs., $2.00. 

 (See Herb Seeds, also Vegetable Plants, page 46.) 



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Southport Red Globe. Beautiful globe shape, of medium 

 size and a good keeper and of superior quality. This variety 

 is very popular in some sections, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.7.5. 



CHOICE ONION SETS. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



Postage on Onion Sets, 10 cts. per quart additional. 



Onion Sets should be planted out as early in the spring as the 

 ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows 12 inches apart, 

 with sets 2 inches apart in the row. 



Yellow Onion Sets 



White Onion Sets 



Red Onion Sets 



White Potato (Multiplier) .... 



Yellow Potato Onions 



Egyptian, or Perennial Tree. . 



Shallots 



Garlic. 

 Chives 



When larger quantities of Onion Sets are desired, write for prices. 



OKRA, OR GUMBO. 



EssharerEibisch, Geri Gomhaud, Fr; Quimbomho, Sp. 



Culture. — This vegetable is extensively grown for its green pods, 

 which are used in soujjs, 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., 6 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; } lb., 20 cts.; lb., 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.; J lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 Improved Long Green. (See cut.) An old-time favorite; very 

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



6 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

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

 tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.; J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



