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DANVEK'S ONION. 



YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. A very fine vari- 

 ety, above the medium size ; globular in form ; skin 

 yellowish brown ; flesh white, mild, and well flavored, 

 very productive; one of the most popular kinds in 

 cultivation. Largely used for growing sets. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., 14 lb., 50 cts., lb,, $1.50, not 

 prepaid, 5 lbs., $6. 10 lbs., $12. 



WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silverskin. Very desir- 

 able for family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin 

 silvery white; of handsome appearance; highly 

 esteemed for pickling when young, also for market 

 in early winter. This is the variety of which White 

 Onion Sets are grown. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., H 

 lb., 60 cts,, lb. S2.25. 



WHITE GLOBE. A large globe-shaped onion ; firm, 

 fine-grained, of mild flavor ; keeps well. This is one 

 of the handsomest onions grown, of beautiful shape, 

 clear, white skin and commands the highest market 

 price. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., }i lb., 60 cts., lb., 

 $2,25. 



MAMMOTH POMPEII ONION. 



MAMMOTH POMPEII. Another new extra large 

 variety. Notwithstanding the enormous size attained 

 by specimens of this variety, they retain their perfect 

 shape and fine quality, and do not become ungainly 

 monstrosities. The skm is very thin and of a beauti- 

 ful, handsome, reddish brown color ; the flesh is pure 

 white, very fine grained, and remarkably mild and 

 pleasant to the taste. Specimens have been exhibited 

 weighing over five pounds. This variety is sure to 

 attract great attention at fairs or fruit stands. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts., H lb., 70 cts., lb., $2.50. 



BERMU D A. This variety is well known as the fanious 

 Bermuda Onion. For several years we have had 

 many applications from our customers for seed. It 

 is very early, mild and pleasant to the taste ; grows to 

 a large size, and well adapted to grow for sets. Color 

 of skin pale red and a handsome appearance. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



WHITE PICKLING ONION, 



WHITE PICKLING, or Hard Round Silverskin. 



Products uniformly small, round and handsome 

 onions, with an opaque, white skin that does not turn 

 green by exposure to the sun. The onions are very 

 compact and hard, but at the same time crisp and 

 brittle ; altogether the best pickling onion. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., oz., 15 cts., 14 lb., 50 cts., lb., $2. 



NEW ITALIAN ONIONS. 



These varieties grow to a monstrous size, and are of 

 mild superior flavor. They require a deep, rich soil . 

 The following varieties are very much !iked by all who 

 have tried them. While we would not recommend the 

 raising of a large crop of Onions by sowing Imported 

 seed, we believe the following varieties will be found 

 very desirable for early market and home use, during 

 the summer, autumn, and early winter. They are 

 especially desirable for the Southern States. 



EARLY WHITE QUEEN, This variety matures 

 the earliest of all Onions; very rapid growth, snia 1, 

 beautiful white skin; exce lent flavor, and will keep 

 sound until the following summer. Fine for pickling, 

 or the table. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts,, ^ lb., 65 cts,, 

 lb., J2.50. 



GIANT ROCCA. An imm.mse sized Onion, globular 

 in shape, skin light brown, flesh mild and tender. If 

 sown in the spring will produce larger Onions thKU 

 any other sort. Bulbs have been exhibited weighing 

 3 pounds and 9 ounces. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., 

 iilb.,65 cts., lb., $2.25. 



GIANT WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI, Very white 

 skin, flat and very mild flavor, attaining as large a 

 size as the above. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., lb., 

 65 cts., lb., $2. 



LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. This is a 

 flatter variety than the preceding. Grows to about 

 the same size, and is exceedingly mild and fine 

 flavored. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., J4 lb., 65 cts., 

 lb., $2. 



ONION SETS. 



Sets furnish large onions early, as well as the first 

 green onions for table use. Plant the sets as early in 

 Spring as possible, in shallow drills, one foot apart, 

 and four inches between sets. Cover slightly. They 

 can be used in a green state in June, and are ripened 

 off by July, To grow sets, sow the seed early In 

 Spring very thickly in beds or drills. When the tops 

 are down, gather the little bulbs, dry and store. One 

 quart of sets is needed for 100 feet of drill. 



WHITE BOTTOM SETS. Per pt., 20 cts., qt., 36 



YELLOW BOTTON SETS. Per pt., 20 cts., qt, 35 



cts. 



TOP or Button Sets. Per pt., 20 cts., qt., 30 cts. 

 Price of Onion Sets by peck or bushel on application 



Ebdfield, Iowa, March 12, 1889. 

 We are always pleased with your seeds in price, 

 quantity and quality, also with your promptness and 

 liberality. I think you, have always done better than 

 you promise. MISS EVA DYER, 



