Onion Seeds and Sets, TLtc. 



14 WM. C. B1LCKE7RT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



SPANISH KING, OR PRIZETAKER ONION. 



Grows to good 

 Flatter than the Globe Dan- 

 Q and attractive appearance. 



ONION SEEDS and SETS 



(sjtotebel) 



Good Onion Seed is of the greatest importance 



Onions thrive best on a rich, deep, loamy soil. For sets, the seed should be 

 sown very thickly in drills as early as possible in spring. In summer, as soon as 

 the tops die down, harvest the bulbs and store them in a dry, cool place, spreading 

 them in thin layers. Early in the following spring replant them 4 inches apart, in 

 small drills 12 inches apart, and they will form into fine, large bulbs early in the 

 season. Large Onions may also be grown from seed the first season if the land is 

 strong and well manured, the seed sown thinly in drills a foot apart, and the 

 seedlings thinned to stand 3 or 4 inches apart in the drills; they must be well cul- 

 tivated and kept free from weeds. Five pounds per acre will be required for 

 large Onions; for sets, 60 pounds. 



^YELLOW GLOBE DAN VERS. One of the most popular and profitable that 

 can be grown for market. The bulbs are of fine shape and grow to good size, while 

 the yield per acre is enormous, averaging from 600 to 800 bushels on good soil and 

 with good culture. They have a thin, yellow skin and mild, fine-grained white 

 flesh; thev grow to fine size the first year and keep unusually well. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts.", J^lb. 50 cts. 



MICHIGAN GLOBE DAN VERS. Bulbs large and uniformly spherical, with 

 very small necks; color rich orange-yellow; enormous yielder and good keeper. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 



is SPANISH KING, or PRIZETAKER. Bulbs very large, round and hand- 

 some; rich yellow skin and mild, sweet, pure white flesh; quite free from stiff 

 necks; bottom well, and yield enormously. A very desirable sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., 341b. 60 cts. 

 ?, ripens 



y FLAT YELLOW DANVERS. 



early; mild in flavor and keeps well, 

 vers, but has the same yellowish ski 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 



✓YELLOW DUTCH, or STRASBURC. Bulbs flat, and at- 

 tain a good size; yellow color, white flesh, mild flavor; it is one 

 of the best keepers. Grown largely for sets. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 



V- SOUTH PORT YELLOW GLOBE. Similar to White Globe 

 save that it is light straw-colored. Fkt. 5 cts., oz. 20c, %lb. 60c. 



^SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A large, showy, globular 

 wriite Onion, which sells quickly in market. The bulbs grow 

 quite rapidly, and if the seed is sown early, good-sized roots, 

 suitable for pulling and marketing in a green state, are soon 

 formed. Thev are mild flavored, keep well, and the vield is good. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz". 20 cts., 341b. 70 cts. 



y WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVERSKIN. Largely grown 

 for white Onion sets. Bulbs large and of fine appearance, with 

 silvery white skin and sweet, tender, white flesh ; they do not 

 keep well, but are mild flavored, and excellent for family use and 

 for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz 20 cts., 341b. 70 cts. 



£/' BARLETTA. Extra-early small, pure white Onion, with 

 delicate silvery skin and firm, mild, pleasant flesh. For pickling. 

 Pkt^S cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 70 cts. 



, RED WETHERSFIELD. Productive and long-keeping. Bulbs deep purplish red, flat, strong-flavored, and grow to 

 first year from seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 

 i- EXTRA-EARLY RED GLOBE. Earliest red Or 



YELLOW GLQfE DANVERS ONIONS. 



large size the 



and one of the best keepers; true globe shape. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 70c. 



AUSTRALIAN BROWN. 



Skin deep amber-brown; shape same as the Strasburg; flesh very firm and of fine qualit\ 

 keeper to any other Onion grown. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 50 cts. 



superior as a. 



ONION SETS 



eadily be grown from seed the fi 

 12 inches apart, lightly covered and welL 



'MI'KoVEl, LAVA1U- "K K A . 



Prices Variable] 



Where the seasons are so short that large Onions cannot i 

 these are indispensable. Plant about 4 inches apart in drills 

 cultivated. 



If sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 10 cts. per quart 

 WHITE ONION SETS. For early use. Qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.50, bus. $5. 

 YELLOW DANVERS. Qt. 15 cts., pk. $1.15, bus. $4. 



Write for special prices on Onion Seed in large quantities 



OKRA 



(Safran) 



The tender young pods are used for seasoning soups and stews. Sow the seeds thickly in rich soil 

 about the middle of May, in drills 3 feet apart, and cover the seeds an inch deep. An ounce of seed will 

 plant 100 hills. 



IMPROVED DWARF. Grows about 14 inches high. Pods are smooth, tender and well flavored. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



