ONIONS. 



Zwiebel, Ger. Ogiion, Fr. Ccbolla, Sp. 



One ounce for oue liuiHlrert feet of drill, six pounds for one acre. 



For sets, sow the seed^ as early as possible in the spring, very thickly, in drills. As soon as the tops die off in summer, nmove 

 them to a dry, aiiy place; and early in the foDowini; spring replant by placing the sets in shallow drills 12 inches apart, and nbout 

 4 indies apait 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 foi>t ap.-irt, and about \ inch deep, in March or early in April, in 

 strong land, well manured, and thinning them out lo st; nd 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 thi'^ purpose the varieties Southport Globe (White, Yellow or Ren) and Prizetaker are usually preferred. 



Australian Brown. This new variety is one of the best keeping oiiioi s 

 grown. See description and illustration on page 3. Price: Pkt., 10 ct';.; oz., 

 20 cts; \ lb., 50 CIS.; lb., §1.75. 

 Yellow Globe Uanvers (see cut). A standard sort and one of t^e 

 most desirable ; an excellent keeper and very productive. Our strain of this 

 variety is the true globe shaie, and not of the flat type. Onion growers 

 throughout the country preier this type of onion to all others, and it is with 

 this in view that the bull s In m 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 

 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., ?1.50. 

 Southport Yellow Globe iCovnectiait-grccvn). 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 beauti- 

 ful pale yellow ; the bulbs are of a beautiful globe shape, and good keepers. 

 The Connecticut-grown seed of this variety is far bttter than that grown in 

 Other sections, and will produce larger and belter crops. Pkt., 5 cis ; oz.. 20 



cts.; -^ lb., eOcts.; lb., 5;2.00. 

 Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, 



or Strasburg-. The leading 

 market variety ; a good keeper and 

 well flavored ; bright straw-colored 

 skin and somewhat flattened shape. 

 The onions grow to a good size and 

 are rather flat. This variety is large- 

 ly grown for sets on account of if' 

 excellent keeping qualiiies. Pkt., 5 

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

 SI. 50. 



Ikhode Island Yellow^ 



Cl'acker. An extra early variety, 

 popular in the Rhode Island mar- 

 kets. An excellent sort to raise 

 where the seasons are short. We 

 believe that when this vaiiety is bet- 

 ter known it will rank among the 

 most piopular sorts. It is a good 

 keeper and also a good seller. Pkt., 

 5 cts ; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb , 75 cts.; lb., 

 $250. 



Yellow Globe Danvers. 



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., 50 cts.; lb., 



$1.50. 

 Larg-e Red Wethersfield. 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 CIS.; lb , §1.50. 

 Southport Red Globe {Connnti- 



ciU-grozvn). (See cut.) Beautiful 

 globe-shaped, a good keeper and of 

 superior quality. This variety is very 

 popular on tlie market as a red sort. 

 Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 

 Southport White Globe {Con- 



necticiit-growu). (See cut.) 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 acre, 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 ordinary seed offered by other 

 houses. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 

 White Portugal, or Silver Skin. 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 an.l the market gardener, and is very largely use 

 for growing sets on account of its fine shape when small, and .Viso for 

 its good keeping qualities. It is also extensively used as a pickling 

 onion, for which i.urpose it seems to be finely adaiited. Pkt., 5 cts° 

 oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2 75. 



Southport Red Globe. 



WE PAY THE POSTAGE. Please remember tli.K .it tlie prices given for 

 Onion Seed we send it by mail postpaid, therefore there will be no further expense 

 attached to receiving it. Also kindly bear in mind that our seed is all of highest 

 germination, and, having been grown from selected bulbs, is absolutely pure. 

 IJiiyers of large quantities should write for estimate on the quantity of seed 

 they need. 



Whitii Globe Onion. 



THREE GOOD BOOKS.—" Dreer's Open- Air Vegetables " treat.s on Onion Cultu 

 "Onion Culture." Price, 20 cents. "New Onion Culture." Greiner. 1 



Price. 2.'> cents. 

 Price, 50 cents. 



