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HENRY A. DREER, 7U-7I6 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



DREER'^ CHOICE ONION SEED Continued, 



CHOICE ONION SETS. 



Prices are for Onion Sets to be sent by express or freight at 

 purchaser's expense; if to be sent by Parcel Post, add as follows: 

 To points East of Mississippi River, lo cts. qt. To points West 

 of Mississippi River, 20 cts. qt. 



PER QT. 4 QTS. 



Yellow Onion Sets 20 ;S!o 70 



White Onion Sets 25 90 



Red Onion Sets 20 70 



White Potato (Multiplier) 25 90 



Yellow Potato Onions 25 90 



Shallots 25 90 



Garlic 5° i 85 



Chives. (See Vegetable Plants, page 25.) 



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



PARSNIP — Ger. Pastinake. 



Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. {See cut.) This 

 is the leading variety for market. Oz., 10 cts.; }( lb., 20 

 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Student, or Guernsey. A good half-long variety. 

 Oz. , 10 cts.; }( lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



OKRft, OP Gombo. • 



Ger. Essbarer Eibisch. 



Perkins' Long-Pod Okra. An exceedingly handsome 

 variety of Okra which is a great improvement upon other 

 varieties. The pods are very tender, long, slim and a beauti- 

 ful deep green. The habit of growth of plant is dwarf and it 

 is very productive. Oz., locts.; }£ lb., 15 cts.; lb.,50cts. 



Improved Long Green. A good and reliable variety 

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

 of excellent quality. Oz., 10 cts.; )4 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



White Creole ( IVhiU 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., 65 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., 65 cts. 



Prizetaker. ( See cut. ) 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. 

 The large onions are raised first year from seed, 

 and produce enormous crops. Onions have been 

 grown to weigh over 3 lbs. each in weight, and 

 where good soil and culture is given them they will 

 always grow to a large size. The handsome ap- 

 pearance of this onion, together with large size, 

 make it desirable for growing for the market. Oz., 

 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., ^2.00. By express or 

 freight at purchaser's expense, 5 lbs. or more at 

 J1.75 per lb. 

 Ailsa Craig. A large oval-shaped yellow, cr 

 straw-colored onion, which is a strong competitor 

 to "Prize-taker." The flesh is very mild and 

 onion? keep as well as other large varieties. The 

 largest onions are produced by sowing seed in hot- 

 bed early in the spring and transplanting when plants 

 have reached the proper size. Oz., 50 cts.; % 

 lb., $1.75; lb., S5.75. 

 Large Red 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, skin deep red 

 color, flesh purplish-white, and keeps well. A 

 splendid market onion, and is a good keeper. Oz., 

 15 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Wethers- 

 field and somewhat smaller, close grained and a 

 good keeper. It is medium size, flat in shape, 

 with purplish-red skin and the flesh is white, tinged 

 with purple and has a strong flavor. Oz., 20 cts.; 

 % lb.; 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Southport 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. The skin is smooth and flesh white with a ting, 

 of light purple and is very mild. It is a good keeper. Oz. 

 20 cts.; %■ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



