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ONION 



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White Portugal or Silverskin. Produces large, flat shaped 

 white onions when matured. Grown largely for green onions, sets 

 and for pickling. Pkt., lo cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



Prizetaker. Grows to large size and perfect globe shaped with 

 small neck. Skin is rich yellow with flesh white, mild and sw^eet. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Yellow Dutch or Strausburg. Best of the yellows for grow- 

 ing sets. Matured bulbs are somewhat flattened and are good 

 keepers. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



White Bunch. ■ Tender and mild flavored. Used extensively 

 for growing green onions. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., $1.00; 

 lb., $3.00. 



^ Large Red Wethersfield. Large, flattened, smooth purple-red 

 onion, with white flesh slightly tinged with red. An excellent 

 keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J4 lb-, 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



ONION SETS 



Prices Subject to Market Changes. 

 White. Qt., 35 cts.; pk., $2.25, Yellow. Qt., 30 cts.; pk., $2.00. 

 If Wanted by Parcel Post add 10 Cts. for i Qt.; 15 cts. for 2 Qts. 



PARSLEY 



One Ounce to 150 Feet of Drill. 



The seed is slow in germinating and should be soaked in 

 warm water for several hours. Sow as early in spring as the 

 ground can be prepared, in rows 12 inches apart and inch deep. 

 Thin out to 6 inches. 



Dwarf Extra Curled. Of 

 compact grow-th, with extra well 

 curled leaves of handsome green \ 

 color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

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



Champion Moss Curled. Crimped 

 and curled leaves of rich dark green. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^4 lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Plain Leaved. For flavoring. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^4 lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Hamburg Turnip Rooted. The 

 roots resemble a parsnip and are 

 used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.: 

 oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



PARSNIP 



One Ounce to 150 Feet of Drill. 



Sow as early in the spring as the 

 weather permits in rows V2 inch 

 deep and 18 inches apart. Thin out 

 to 4 or _q inches apart and cultivate 

 frequently. The roots should not be 

 dug until late fall, as they are im- 

 proved by frost. With protection can 

 be left in the ground over winter. 



Hollow Crown. Long, white, 

 smooth roots which are excellent 

 for the table. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



