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Zwiebel, Q>^^. ONIONS. Ognon,YK. CcbolLi , 'i,Y. 



Oue ounce for lOO feet of drill ; 5 to 6 pounds for one acre. 



For sets, sow the seeds as early as possible in the spring, very tliickly, in drills. As soon as the tops die off in summer remove 

 tlieni 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 in April, in 

 strong land, well manured, 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 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 usually preferred. 

 Australian Brown. (See description, page 5.) 

 Yellow Globe Danvers. A standard sort and one 



of ihe most desirable; an excellent keeper and very pro- 

 ductive. Our strain of this variely 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 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 will be the leading variety for years. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 CIS.; \ lb,, 50 Cts.; lb., §150. 

 Southport Yellow Globe. 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 yel- 

 low; the bulbs are of a beautiful globe shape, and good 

 keepers. The Connecticut-grown seed of this variety is 

 far better than that grown in other sections, and will 

 produce larger and better crops. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., ,§2.00. 



Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg-. 



The leading market variety ; a good keeper and well 

 flavored ; bright straw-colored skin and somewhat flat- 

 tened shape. The Onions grow to a good size and are 

 rather flat. This variety is largely grown from sets on 

 account of its excellent keeping qualities. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



JRhode 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 ct.s.; oz., 20 cts.; \\h., 60 cts.; lb., $2 00. 



NEW ONION SEED. 



We offer none but new seed of all varieties, grown from selected bulbs 

 and critically tested It is of strong germination and will produce giand 

 crops. We caution Onion growers against old seed which will be offered 

 by unscrupulous parties, as the crops of all varieties were short the past 

 season, and much old seed will be sold as new crop. 



Large Red Wethersfield Onion . 



White Portugal, or Silver Skin Onion. 



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



variety is one of the leading white sorts, and is of beautiful 

 shape and very mild flavor. The bulbs are flat in shape and 

 mature early. It is a splendid variety for both family use and 

 the market gardener, and is very largely used for growing sets 

 on account of ils fine shape when small, and also for its good 

 keeping qualities. It is also extensively used as a pickling 

 Onion, for which purpose it seems to be finely adapted. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 25 CIS.; \ lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75. 

 Southport White Globe. Pure white color, mild 

 flavor, and equally as good for keeping as the yellow 

 sort. It is an enormous yielder, sometimes producing as 

 much as 1300 bushels to the rcre, and always sells at 

 high prices. It is best to dry these Onions in a shady 

 place, and one where they \\\\\ get plenty of air. Our 

 seed of this splendid variety is very fine, and raised from 

 selected bulbs, and is much better than ordinary seed 

 offered by other houses. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 

 80 cts.; lb., $2.75. 

 Southport Ked Globe {ConnecHait-grozun). Beau- 

 tiful globe-shaped, a good keeper and of superioi- qual- 

 ity. This variety is very popular on the market as a 

 red sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,'20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cis.; lb., §2.00. 

 Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Wethersfield, 

 and somewhat smaller, close grained and a good keeper. 

 It is somewhat the shape of the Cracker Onion, but 

 hardier. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb,, $1.40. 

 Large Ked Wether.sfield. (See cut.) A leading 

 variety in the Eastern States ; grows to full size the first 

 season from seed ; almost round, large, deep red ; keeps 

 well. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



White "Winter Bunching Onion. With this 



variety you grow the Bunching Onion from the seed, 

 thus doing away with the planting of sets for this pur- 

 pose. See particulars and method of culture on page 5 

 of this catalogue. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



TIVTE TVAJST ]\tARKET GAKDKNERS to have our SPKCI.4L IVIAKKET GARDENERS' CATAJLOGUE. It gives lowest prices 

 for Onion and otlipr seeds in quantity. It is intended for market gardeners only, and will be sent only to tliose who make 

 a business of trucking. 



