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RED AND WHITE ONIONS 



654 S. S. Southport White Globe 



Southport White Globe produces large, globular bulbs from seed 

 the first year and is one of the standard varieties used. The bulb is a 

 crystal-white, very finely shaped and having a firm, fine-grained 

 flesh. It is quite mild in flavor and is more attractive than most 

 varieties for table use. The globe is flattened at the shoulder and 

 slightly rounded at the base. It is one of the better shippers and will 

 keep longer than the Bermuda Onions. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 i/ 4 lb. 65 cts., lb. $2. 



656 White Silverskin, or Portugal 



This variety is larger and more flattened in shape than the South- 

 port. It produces a bulb of medium size, mild flavor and with an 

 especially clear white skin. It is quite popular among growers of 

 Onion sets, as it produces a very nice-sized, uniformly shaped set. 

 To preserve the pure white effect, care must be taken not to expose 

 the bulbs to the sun, and they should be covered with soil. Pkt. 10 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., y 4 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



658 Mammoth Silver King 



The bulb of this variety is flat and thick, averaging 5 to 7)^ 

 inches in diameter and 2 Yi to 3 inches deep. The flesh is extremely 

 mild and sweet, being similar in this respect to the Bermuda Onion. 

 The skin of Mammoth Silver King is a beautiful silver-white. It is 

 one of the very best varieties for sowing in the open, producing large, 

 attractive bulbs the first season from seed. It is also an excellent 

 keeper and is quite a favorite with shippers. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 

 cts., V 4 lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



675 S. S. Southport Red Globe 



This variety is a big favorite with planters who have a good market 

 for the red ■ varieties. It produces globe-shaped bulbs, medium to 

 large in size, having a smooth, glossy skin, with a small neck. The 

 flesh is white, tinged with purple. Seed sown in the spring produces 

 very nice bulbs the first season. The shipping qualities of this variety 

 rank first in the entire list, and where bulbs are to be stored it is a 

 favorite type. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V 4 lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



680 Large Red Wethersfield 



The bulb of this well-known variety is very smooth and clear- 

 skinned. It is spherical in shape and mostly flattened at the ends, 

 being very similar in this respect to Yellow Globe Danvers. It has 

 an exceedingly fine neck, with long, slender, clear green-colored tops. 

 It is an early to midseason variety with excellent keeping qualities. 

 The flavor of this variety is stronger than any of the others. PJkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., V41b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



ONION SETS 



The Onion-set crop this year is again very short, and we cannot 

 guarantee the prices as quoted to hold throughout the season. We 

 will hold them in effect, however, as long as possible. We quote the 

 postpaid price by weight only instead of by measure. One pound 

 w ill plant a row of about 50 feet. , 



WHITE SILVERSKIN SETS. Lb. 40 cts., postpaid; pk. $1.50, 



not prepaid, bus. $5.50. 

 YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS SETS. Lb. 40 cts., postpaid; 

 ' pk. $1.25, not prepaid, bus. $5. 



soo Southern Giant Curled MUSTARD 



For southern planting during the fall, winter and spring months, Mustard is in quite large demand. Northern markets seem to be able 

 to take care of large quantities of it. It is used either as a fresh salad, or for garnishing. By successive plantings of the seed every few weeks a 

 continuous supply may be obtained. The Southern Giant Curled is the most important variety and is the true curled-leaf sort, its leaves 

 being light green in color and crumpled and frilled at the edges. This variety is rather spreading in its growth. For northern use sow the seed 

 as early in the spring as the ground will permit, and the plants will continue to yield until after frost if they are kept cut. The stock offered 

 here is the true curled sort and is highly recommended. One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., '/jib. 20c, lb. 60c. 



630 S. S. Long-Pod OKRA 



This vegetable is becoming more popular each year and at this time is quite extensively grown in some sections. Especially is this true 

 in the South, where large areas are devoted exclusively to its cultivation. The pods, as may be seen in the illustration, are long and narrow 

 These fruit-pods are used in soups, catsups and similar preparations. The glucose material in the wall of the seed-cells gives body to the soup 

 Another very extensive use is in canning tomatoes and other vegetables. It may also be dried and canned separately for winter use. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



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