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Zwiebel, Ger. 



ONIONS. 



Ognon, Fr. Cebolla, Sp. 



One ounce for 100 feet of drill ; 5 to 6 pounds for one acre. 



CULTURE. — 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 siand 3 or 4 inches apart in the drills. They delight in a strong, 

 rich, deep, loamy soil, and succeed well if grown successive yeais 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. 

 Yellow Globe Danvers. (See cut.) A standard sort and one of the most desirable ; 



an excellent keeper and very productive. Our strain of this variety is the true globe 



shape, and not of the flat type. Onion growers throughout 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., 10 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.15. 

 Southport Yellow Globe. A very large, handsome, 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 yellow; 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., 



15 cts.; I lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Australian Brown. This Onion is of 



recent introduction, and its extraordinary 



keeping qualities have made it a favorite 



variety with those who have planted it. 



The bulbs grow to a good marketable 



size, and are very hard and solid. They 



ripen earlier than either Yellow Danvers 



or Red Wethersfield, are beautiful brown 



color and mild flavor. A good thing 



in their favor is the fact that the crop 



runs uniform in size and shape ; nearly 



every plant produces a fine Onion. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 35 cts.; lb., 



$1.15. 

 Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or 



Strasburg. The leading market va- 

 riety ; a good keeper and well flavored ; 



bright straw-colored skin and somewhat 



flattened shape. The Onions grow to a 



good size and are very mild. This va- 

 riety is largely grown from sets on ac- 

 count of its excellent keeping qualities. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 35 cts.; 



lb., $1.15. 



Red Globe Onion. 



Southport White Globe Onion. 



Yellow Globe Danvers Onion. 



Rhode 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 cts.; oz.,15 

 cts.; I lb., 40 cts; lb., $1.25. 



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 vari- 

 ety for both family use and the market 

 gardener, and is very largely used for 

 growing sets on account of its fine shape 

 when small, and also for its good keeping qualities. It is also exten- 

 sively used as a pickling Onion, for which purpose it seems to be finely 

 adapted. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2. 25. 

 Southport White Globe. (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 

 belter than ordinary seed offered by other houses. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts ; 1 lb., 65 cts.; lb.. $2-25. 

 Southport Red Globe. (See cut.) Beautiful globe-shaped ; a good 

 keeper and of superior quality. This variety is very popular on the mar- 

 ket as a red sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 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., 10 cts.; £ lb.. 35 cts.; lb., 

 $1 15. 

 Large Red Wethersfield. This is the leading variety in the East- 

 ern States; grows to full size the first season from seed; almost round, 

 large, deep red; keeps well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 35 cts.; 

 lb., $1.15. 



DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS are noted for their excellent quality. They not only germinate freely, but are true to name. 

 For sixty-five years they have been regarded as the " standard " by the leading gardeners throughout the U niteo. states. 



