FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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ONIONS. 



Ziviebel, Ger. Ognon, Fr. Cibolla, Sp. 



One ounce for one hundred feet of drill, six pounds for one acre. 



For sels, 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. They delight in a strong, 

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



By sowing Onion seed in frames in February or March and transplanting in April, Onions of immense size can be olitained. 

 For this purpose the varieties Southport Globe (White, Yellow or Red) and Prizetaker are usually preferred. 



Extra Early Ked. Earlier than the Wethersfield, and 



somewhat smaller, close-grained and a good keeper. Pkt. 5 



cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \ lb. 50 cts ; lb. $1.50. 

 Early Yellow Cracker. An extra early variety, pop- 

 ular in the Rhode Island markets. An excellent sort to 



raise where the seasons are short. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \ 



lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.75. 

 Larg-e Ked Wethersfield. A leading variety in the 



Eastern States; grows to full size the first season from seed, 



almost round, large, deep red, keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 



cts.; \ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 

 White Portug-al, or Silver Skin. One of the leading 



sorts, mild flavored, early, extensively grown for pickling. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; ^l- lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 Yellow Globe Danvers. A standard sort and one of 



the most desirable, an excellent keeper and very productive. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts ; \ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Philadelphia Yellow Dutch, or Strasbourg-. The 



leading market variety, a good keeper and well flavored ; 



bright straw-colored skin and somewhat flattened shape ; ex- 

 tensively grown for sets. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \ lb. 35 



cts.; lb. $1.15. 

 Mammoth Silver King. Of large size, flat; skin and 



flesh pure white; very mild. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts ; :|- lb. 75 



cts.; lb. $2.25. 

 Giant Kocca. A large yellow globular variety of delicate 



flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts ; \ lb. 50 cts. ; lb. $1.50- 

 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, of mild and delicate 



flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ 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.; \ lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 W^hite Queen. A rapid growing variety, of mild flavor, 



early, and excellent for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J- 



Ib. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 

 W^hite Barletta. An extra early small white onion. As 



a pickling varir fv it is unexcelled. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ 



lb. 60 Cts.; lb. $2 00. 



Southport White Globe. 



Prizetaker. 



Bermuda White. The Bermudas are the earliest onions 

 in the market, and are grown extensively in the South. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; \ lb. $1.00 ; lb. $3.00. 



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

 skin. Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 30 cts.; i lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 



Large White Tripoli. Large flat white variety, of mild 

 flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2.25. 



Larg-e Ked Tripoli. Large, red, flat; free from strong 

 aroma, and keeps well during the winter. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 25 CIS.; \ lb. 75 CIS.; lb. $2.25. 



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

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

 oz. 25 cts.; \ lb. 75 Cts.; lb. $2.25. 



Southport Ked Globe. Beautiful globe-shaped, a good 

 keeper and of superior quality. Pkt 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 

 50 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



Southport White Globe. Pure white color, mild 

 flavor, and equally as good for keeping as the vellow sort. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 els.; \ lb. $100; lb. $3.00. 



Southport Yellow Globe. A very large, handsome, glob- 

 ular-shaped, yellow variety, very productive, of mild flavor, ex- 

 cellent keeper. Pkt. 5 els.; oz. 15 cts.; \ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



ONION SETS. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



Onion sets should be planted out as early in the spring as the 

 ground is dry enough to work ; plant them in rows 1 foot apart, 

 with sets 3 or 4 inches apart. 



Yellow Onion Sets . . $0 20 

 White Onion Sets ... 20 

 Red Onion Sets .... 20 

 White Potato (Multiplier) 25 

 Yello^v Potato Onions . 25 



Shallots 25 



Garlic. Lb. 25 cts.; mail 35 cts. 



Postage on Onion Sets 10 cts. per quart additional. 



'erj^pk. 



Perpk. 



Per bus. 



S^O 60 



$1 00 



$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 



4 50 



Dreer's Open-A-iv Vegetables " treats on Onion Culture for open air. 25 cents. 



** Onion Culture " 20 cents 



'New Oniou Culture " (Greiner) 50 cents. 



