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Choice Onion Seed— continued. 



White Pearl. One of the earliest varieties, pure 

 white, mild flavor and attractive. The onions grow 

 to a fair size but do not keep well, but its quick 

 growth makes it a good sort to grow for early 

 market. Oz., 25 cts.; j^ lb., yocts.; lb., $2.50. 



White Queen. This is the earliest onion, very- 

 mild, pure white, does not grow to a large siae and 

 is splendid for pickling. Oz., 25 cts.; ^Ib., 70 

 cts.; lb., 82.50. 



Mammoth Silver King:- Produces large 

 onions first year from seed. The skin is puie while 

 and flesh remarkably tender and pleasing to the 

 taste. Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



White Barletta. A small extra early white 

 onion ; similar to White Queen, which matures ex- 

 tremely early and makes bulbs aljout 1% to • /^ 

 inches in diameter ; in shape flattened on top. It is- 

 a good keeper and cannot be excelled for pickling, 

 for which purpose the seed should be sown thickly 

 in drills about 15 inches apart. Oz.,25cts. ; }^ lb., 

 70 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Extra Early Red. Earlier than the NVelhers- 

 field and somewhat smaller, close grained and a 

 good keeper The shape is flat, about same as- 

 Cracker Onion, but it is hardier. It is also used 

 for growing onion sets. Oz., 15 cts.; '4 lb.; 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Lsrg^e Ked Wethersfield. A leading variety in some 

 localities, and in fact in all sections where red onions are 

 grown. It grows to full size the first season from seed, is- 

 thick through, deep red color, and keeps well. A splendid 

 market onion and produces good crops of large onions which 

 are of mild flavor. This is a good variety for shipping to- 

 distant markets. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., ;Kl.50. 

 South port 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. Oz., 15 cts. i 

 >4 lb-, 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



White Portugal, or Silver Skin. {Sc-f cut.) One 



of the leading white sorts, beautiful shape and mild flavor. 

 1 he bulbs are flat in shape and mature early. It is a splendid 

 variety for the market gardener, and is largely used for growing 

 sets on account of its fine shape when small, and also for its 

 good keeping qualities. It is also extensively used as a pick- 

 ling onion. Oz.,20cts.; "^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., I2.25 ; Sibs., 

 or more, at $2.00 per lb. 

 Southport White Globe. A very desirable variety 

 which yields an abundant crop of fine large Onions. Pure 

 white color, mild flavor, and equally good for keeping as the 

 Yellow Globe. It is an enormous yielder, and always sells at 

 high prices- It is best to dry these onions in a shady place 

 and give plenty of air. Oz., 25 cts.; \^ lb., 70 cts.; lb., 

 52.50 ; 5 lbs. or more at $2.25 per lb. 



CHOICE ONIOX SETS. 



We handle home-grown Onion Sets only, and these are care- 

 fully hand-picked before shipments are made. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



Postage on Onion Sets 10 cents Per Quart Additional. 



PHR I.IT. 4 QTS. 



Yellow Onion Sets 80 15 jo 55 



White Onion Sets 20 70 



Red Onion Sets 20 70 



White Potato (Multiplier) 20 70 



Yellow Potato Onions 20 70 



Egyptian, or Perennial Tree ... 15 5s 



Shallots 25 75 



Garlic. Lb., 20 cts. By express, 10 lbs., |l.8o. 



Chives. (See Vegetable Plants, page 25.) 



When larger quantities of Onion Sets are desired, write for prices, 



OKRA, or GUMBO-Ger. Essliarer Eibisch. 



Perkins' Long-Pod Okra. An exceedingly handsome 

 variety of < )kra which is a great improvement upon other 

 varieties heretofore grown. The pods are ver)' tender, long, 

 slim and of a beautiful deep green color. The habit of growth 

 of plant is dwarf and it is very productive. Oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 

 15 cts.; lb., 45 cts. 



Improved Long Green. {See ait. ) A reliable variety 

 which is very productive; bears long pods which are tender and 

 of excellent quality. Oz., 10 cts.; )^ lb., 15 cts.; lb., 45 cts. 



White Creole ( I'Vhile Velvet.) Pods are round, free from 

 ridges, and very tender. This is a very productive variety of 

 Okra and is largely grown in the South. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 

 20 cts.; lb-, 60 cts. 



Dreer's Little Gem. The best of the dwarf sorts. Pods 

 long, slender and of a light green color. Oz., 10 cts ; ^ lb., 

 20 cts. : lb., 60 cts. 



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