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DANVERS ONION. 



YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. A very fine var- 

 iety, above the medium size; globular inform; 

 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., lb., 

 40 cts.. lb. $1.50, not prepaid, 5 lbs., §6.75,10 lbs., 

 $13.00. 



WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVERSKIN." Very 

 desirable for family use: flavor mild and pleas- 

 ant; skin silvery white; of handsome appear- 

 ance ; 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.. V A lb., 60 cts., lb. ,$2.25. 



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 com- 

 mands the highest market price. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 20 cts., H lb., 60 cts., lb., $2.25. 



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 

 liked 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 desir- 

 able for early market and home use, during the 

 summer, autumn, and early winter. They are 

 especially desirable for the Southern States. 



MAMMOTH POMPEII ONION, 



MAMMOTH POMPEII Another new extra 

 large variety. Notwithstanding the enormous 

 size attained by specimens of this variety, 

 they retain their perfecr y'shape and fine 

 quality, and do not become ungainly monstrosi- 

 ties. The skin is very thin and of a beautiful, 

 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., M lb.. 70 cts., lb., $2.50. 



MAMMOTH SILVER KING. This new variety 

 grows to a remarkable size, larger than any 

 other variety in cultivation. Bulbs are of 

 attractive form, flattened, but thick through. 

 The average diameter of the onions is from 5 

 to iy 2 inches, thus making the circumference 

 from 15 to 22 inches. Single bulbs often attain 

 weights of from 2V 2 to 4 pounds each. The skin 

 is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is snow 

 white, and of a particularly mild and pleas- 

 ant flavor. It matures early and is uniformly 

 large and perfect form. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 

 cts., % lb., 75 cts., lb., $2.50. 



WHITE PICKLING ONION. 



WHITE PICKLING, or Hard Round Silverskin. 



Produce uniformly small, round and hand- 

 some 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., 

 Ya. lb., 50 cts., lb., $2. •* 



EARLY WHITE QUEEN. This variety matures 

 the earliest of all Onions ; very rapid growth, 

 small, beautiful white skin; excellent flavor, 

 and will keep sound until the following sum- 

 mer. Fine for pickling, or the table. Per pkt.. 

 5 cts., oz., 20 cts., % lb., 65 cts., lb., $2.50. 



GIANT ROCCA. An immense sized Onion, 

 globular in shape, skin light brown, flesh mild 

 and tender. If sown in the spring will produce 

 larger Onions than any other sort. Bulbs 

 have been exhibited weighing 3 pounds and 9 

 ounces. Per pkt., 5 cts.. oz., 20 cts., % lb., 65 

 cts., lb., $2.25. 



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„ 

 35 cts. 



YELLOW BOTTOM SETS. Per pt„ 20 cts., qt., 

 35 cts. 



TOP or Button Sets. Per pt., 20 cts., qt., 35 ots. 



Price of Onion Sets by peck or bushel on ap- 

 plication. 



