DREEft'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 



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DREER'S CHOICE ONION SEED 



Ideal YellOW Globe. ( See cut. ) A large, yellow Onion, 

 which is the most globed shaped we have ever seen. Its gen- 

 eral characteristics stamp it as the best main crop variety of 

 its type, and we are pleased to offer it to our customers, feel- 

 ing sure that it will fully satisfy all who desire to grow large 

 onions the first season from seed. The bulbs are true globe- 

 shape, with skin of a pleasing yellow color, flesh white and 

 bi a mild flavor, which will please and satisfy everyone. It 

 is not the ordinary Southport Yellow Globe, but it is far supe- 

 rior, much more productive, and on account of its fine appear- 

 ance will sell quicker on the market. Oz., 30 cts. ; # lb., 

 90 cts.; lb., $3.25; 5 lbs. or more at #3.00 per lb. 



SOUthport YellOW Globe. This is a favorite variety 

 with the large onion growers, and is planted in great quan- 

 tities each year. The outer skin is a beautiful straw color and 

 the flesh is light yellow, the bulbs are of a beautiful globe 

 shape, and good keepers. Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 70 cts.; lb., 

 52.25; 5 lbs. or more at #2.00 per lb. 



Philadelphia YellOW Dutch. This standard variety 

 has been grown for many years, both for producing saleable 

 Onions the first year from seed and also for growing Onion 

 sets. The bulbs grow to a good size and are flat in shape, 

 with skin that is a bright straw color and flesh white, mild 

 and tender. It makes a rapid growth, the bulb maturing at 

 an early season, and its attractive appearance makes it a good 

 sort for market. It has long been a favorite with the large 

 growers of Onion sets, as it not only makes a fine looking set 

 but also keeps well. Oz. , 20 cts. ; }( lb. , 60 cts. ; lb. , $2 . 00 ; 

 5 lbs. or more at $1-75 per lb. 



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 and of mild and 

 delicate flavor. Onions have been grown to weigh over 3 

 lbs. each in weight, and where good soil and culture is given 

 them they will always grow to a large size. It is the best 

 variety of Onion for use in growing the large bulbs from trans 

 planted plants which have been raised in hot-bed, and for this 

 purpose is now more largely used than any other sort. The 

 handsome appearance of this onion, together with large size, 

 make it desirable for growing for the market. Oz. , 25 cts. ; 

 }( lb., 70 cts; lb., $2.25; 5 lbs. or more at $2.00 per lb. 



YellOW Globe Dan vers. ( 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 especially and carefully 

 selected as to shape. Oz., 25 cts.; % 

 lb., 70 cts.; lb., I2.25; 5 lbs. or more 

 at $2.00 per lb. 

 Gigantic Gibraltar. A large Onion 

 on the order of "Prizetaker" both in 

 shape and size of the bulbs. It is of a 

 globe shape, light straw colored skin 

 and white flesh, which is very mild. The 

 plant is healthy and will stand much bad 

 weather. Oz., 30 cts. ; % lb., 85 cts.; 

 lb., #3.00. 



Liarge Bed Wethersfield. A lead- 

 ing variety in some localities, and in fact 

 in all sections where red onions are 

 grown. Grows to full size first season 

 from seed, is thick through, skin deep red, 

 flesh purplish-white, and keeps well. A 

 splendid market onion, and is a good 

 keeper. Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 70 cts ; lb., 

 $2.25; 5 lbs. or more at $2.00 per lb. 



Extra Early Red. Earlier than the 

 Wethersfield and somewhat smaller, close 

 grained and a good keeper. It is medium 

 size, flat in shape, with purplish-red skin 

 and the flesh is white, tinged with purple 

 and has a strong flavor. Oz., 25 cts.; % 

 lb., 70; lb., #2.25. 



Southport Red Globe. The deep 

 red color of skin and symmetrical form of 

 this onion makes it attractive. It grows 

 to good marketable size and is true globe- 

 shape. The skin is smooth and flesh 

 white with a tinge of light purple and is 

 very mild. It is a good keeper. Oz., 

 30 cts.; % lb -. 8 5 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



