FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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ONIONS. 



' Zweibel, 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 summer, 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, keeping them well hoed and free from 

 weeds ; for this purpose the Red Wethersfield and Yellow Danvers are usually preferred. They delight in a strong, rich, deep,, 

 loamy soil, and succeed well if grown successive years on the same ground. 



Seed can be sown in August and September, in drills wide enough apart to admit of working; when the plants have grown of 

 sufficient size to be fit for table use, thin out to 4 inches apart, to secure a crop of large Onions. This plan works admirably in 

 the South, but will not prove successful where the ground freezes deeply or is subject to constant changes of temperature in spring. 



Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Wethersfield, and somewhat 

 smaller, close-grained and a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 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., i 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., i 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. $2.25. 

 YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. A standard sort and one of 

 the most desirable, an excellent keeper and very productive. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or Strashurg. 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., i lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Southport White Globe, 



PRIZE TAKER. 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., i 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., i lb. 60 cts., lb., $2.25. 

 White Queen. A rapid growing 



variety, of mild flavor, early, and ex- 

 cellent for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



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

 White Barletta. An extra early 



small pure white Onion. As a pick- 

 ling 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 market, 



and are grown extensively in the 



South. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 



60 cts., lb. $2.25. 

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



skin. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.', i lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.25. 



Large White Tripoli. Large flat white variety, of quick 

 growth and mild flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J lb. 50 cts., lb. 

 $1.75. 



Large Red Tripoli. Large, red, flat 

 aroma, and keeps well during the winter, 

 cts., $ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



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

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

 oz. 30 cts., | lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Giant Rocca. A large yellow globular variety of delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



Southport Yellow Globe. 



Mammoth 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. 



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. 

 $2.25. 



SOUTHPORT YELLOW 

 GLOBE. A very large, handsome 

 globular-shaped, yellow variety, very 

 productive, of mild flavor, excellent 

 keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.,oz. 15 cts., i lb. 

 60 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 The Southport Globe Onions are in 



large demand owing to their handsome 



shape and good keeping qualities. 



free from strong 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 



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 y n 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 



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



.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 



Onions are very nutritious and possess valuable medicinal qualities. The disagreeable odor they impart to the breath may be 

 avoided in a great measure by thorough cooking, or by eating a few leaves of parsley . 



" Onions, How to Raise them Profitably," from experience of practical growers. Price 20 cents. 



