FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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ONIONS. 



Zwiebel, Ger. Ognon, Fr. Cebolla, Sp. 



One ounce for one hundred feet of drill ; six pounds for one acre. 



For sets, sow the seeds as early as possible in the spring, very thickly, in drills. As soon as the tops die off in sum- 

 mer, remove them 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 ; for this purpose the Red Wethersfield and Yellow Danvers and the Southport Globe are usually preferred. 



They delight in a strong, rich, deep, loamy soil, and succeed well if 

 grown successive years on the same ground. 



Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Wethersfield, and somewhat 

 smaller, close-grained and a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 i lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



Early Yellow Cracker. An extra early variety, popular in the Rhode 

 Island markets. An excellent sort to raise where the seasons are 

 short. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; £ lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 



Large Red Wethersfield. A leading variety in the Eastern States ; 

 it grows to full size the first season from seed, almost round, large 

 size, deep red color, and keeps well. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; £ lb. 40 

 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



White Portugal, or Silver Skin. One of the leading sorts, mild 

 flavored, early, extensively grown for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 

 cts.; i lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 



Yellow Globe Danvers. A standard sort and one of the most desir- 

 able, an excellent keeper and very productive. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; i lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. The leading market 

 variety, a good keeper, and well flavored ; bright straw-colored skin 

 and somewhat flattened shape ; extensively grown for sets. Pkt. 5 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts-; £ lb. 40 cts ; lb. $1.25. 



riammoth Silver King. Of large size, flat, skin silvery white, flesh 

 pure white, exceedingly mild. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz, 20 cts.; i lb. 60 cts.; 

 lb. $2.00. 



Giant Rocca. A large yellow globular variety of delicate flavor. Pkt. 



Prlzetakor. 



5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; £ lb. 50 cts.; 

 lb. $1.50. 



Prizetaker. This is the large 



pale yellow onion that is offered 



for sale in the fruit stores and 



markets in the fall. It grows to a 



very large size ; flesh white, of 



mild and delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 



cts.; oz. 20 cts.; £ lb. 60 cts.; lb. 



$2.00. 

 White Pearl. One of the earliest 



varieties, pure white, mild flavor, 



and attractive appearance. Pkt. 



10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; £ lb. 60 cts.; 



lb. $2.00. 

 White Queen. A rapid growing 



variety, of mild flavor, early, and 



excellent for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 



oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 White Barletta. An extra early 



small white onion. As a pickling 



variety it is unexcelled. Pkt. 5 



cts.; oz. 20 cts.; i lb. 60 cts.; lb. 



$2.00. 

 Bermuda White. The Bermudas 



are the earliest Onions in the mar- 

 ket, and are grown extensively in the South. Pkt- 5 cts.; 



oz. 20 cts.; I lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 Bermuda Red. Similar to the above, but with deep red 



skin. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; £ lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 Large White Tripoli. Large flat white variety, of mild 



flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; i lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 

 Large Red Tripoli. Large, red, flat ; free from strong 



aroma, and keeps well during the winter. Pkt. 5 cts.; 



oz. 15 cts.; i lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 

 White Victoria. Grows to a large size ; oval shape, skin 



and flesh silvery white, very mild and sweet. Pkt. 10 



cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 " DREER'S Open Air Vegetables ' 

 spring. Ready March 1st. 25 cts. 



Southport Red Globe. Beautiful 

 globe-shaped, a good keeper and 

 of superior quality. Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; i lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Southport White Globe. Pure 

 white color, mild flavor, and 

 equally as good for keeping as 

 the yellow sort. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 

 20 cts.; i lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 



Southport Yellow Globe. A 

 very large, handsome globular- 

 shaped, yellow variety, very pro- 

 ductive, of mild flavor, excellent 

 keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 £lb. 60 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



The Southport Globe Onions are in 

 large demand owing to their handsome 

 shape and good keeping qualities. 



ONION SETS. 



Onion sets should be planted out 

 as early in spring as the ground is 

 dry enough to work ; plant them in 

 rows 1 foot apart, with sets 3 or 4 

 inches apart. When raised from 

 sets the onions can be used in the green state in June, or 

 they will be ripened off by July. 



Per. qt. Per % pk. Per pk. Per. bus. 



Yellow Onion Sets . . . $0 15 



White Onion Sets 20 



Red Onion Sets 20 



White Potato (multiplier) .25 

 Yellow Potato Onions . . .25 



Shallots 25 



Garlic. Lb. 25 cts.; mail 35 cts. 



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

 treats on Onion culture for open air ; also planting sets in fall for scullions in 



Southport Yellow Globe 



.50 



.80 



$2.50 



.70 



1.25 



4.00 



.70 



1.25 



3.50 



.75 



1.25 



4.00 



.75 



1.25 



4.00 



.75 



1.50 



5.00 



Onion Culture 20 cents. 



New Onion Culture (Greiner) 60 cents. 



