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CHOICE ONION SEED.Continued. 



CHOICE ONION SETS. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



Postage on Onion Sets 10 cts. per quart additional. 



Onion Sets should be planted out as early in the spring as the 

 ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows 12 inches 

 apart, with sets 2 inches apart in the row. 



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Onion 



Southport Red Qlobe. Beautiful globe-shaped; a good 

 keeper and of superior quality. This variety is very popular. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Extra Early Red. Earlier than the Wethersfield, and some- 

 what smaller, close-grained and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., 82.00. 



Large Red Wethersfield. This is the leading variety in the 

 Eastern States; grows to full size the first season from seed; 

 large, flat, but thick through; deep red; a splendid keeper. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb.. 60 cts. ; lb., 82.00. 



Australian Brown. The bulbs grow to a good marketable 

 size, and are very hard and solid. They ripen earlier than 

 either Yellow Danvers or Red Wethersfield, are beautiful 

 brown color and mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



White Portugal, or Silver Skin. (See cut. ) This variety 

 is one of the leading white sorts, and is of beautiful shape and 

 very mild flavor. The bulbs are flat in shape and mature 

 early. It is very largely used for growing sets on account of 

 its fine shape when small, and also for its good keeping qual- 

 ities. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Southport White Qlobe. Pure white color, mild flavor, and 

 equally as good for keeping as the yellow sorts. It is best to 

 dry these Onions in a shady place, where they will get plenty 

 of air. Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 25 cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



riammoth Silver King. A large, flat variety, averaging 5 

 to 6 inches in diameter. Specimens have been grown to 

 weigh as high as 4 lbs. The skin is pure white and flesh ten- 

 der. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 20 cts.: j 11... 65 cts.; 11).. $2.25. 



White Winter Bunching Onion. Sow seed latter part of 

 spring, keep cultivated during summer; in fall cover with lit- 

 ter. When snow is off the ground rake off litter ami dead tops, 

 scratch ground gently and the Onions will soon begin to show 

 themselves. Will be ready for pulling about the time ordinary 

 sets are being planted. They do not make much bottom, as 

 they are distinctly a bunch Onion. Very mild and delicate- 

 flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



White Pearl. <>ne of the earliest varieties, pure white, mild 

 flavor and attractive appearance. It is not a good keeper, but 

 its quick growth makes it a good sort to grow for early market. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2.25. 

 White Queen. A rapid-growing variety of mild flavor; pure 



white, and splendid for pickling. Pkt.. •"> cts.; OZ., 20 CtS. 



\ II.., 65 cts.; lb.. $2.25. 

 White Barletta. An extra earl) small white Onion; similar 



to White Queen. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1 lb., 65 cts.; 



lb., :?2. 25. 



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PARSNIP. Chirivia, Sp. 



Yellow Onion Sets 



W hite Onion Sets 



Red Onion Sets 



White Potato (Multiplier) . . 



Yellow Potato Onions 



Egyptian, or Perennial Tree 



Shallots 



Garlic. Lb.. 25 cts.; mail, 35 cts. By express, 10 lbs.. $2.00. 

 Chives. (See Vegetable Plants, page 43. ) 



When large quantities are desired write for prices. 



Pastinake, < >er. 

 Panais, Fr. 



One ounce for 200 feet of drill. 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 



.Culture. — Sow as early in the spring as the weather will 

 admit in drills 18 inches apart and .', inch deep, in a rich, deep 

 soil: thin out 3 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The quality of 

 the roots is improved by leaving them in the ground over winter 

 for spring use. Secure enough in pits or cellars in the fall for 

 immediate needs. Valuable for feeding stock, as well as for 

 table use. If grown on a large scale, make rows wide enough 

 apart to allow cultivation by horse power. Only strictly fresh 

 seed can be relied upon for germination. 



Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. (See cut. ) The best 

 variety; roots long, very smooth, while, tender, sugary, and 

 of excellent flavor. This strain was made by careful selection 

 of roots growing to an ideal shape and having the distinct 

 hollow crown. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. It) cts.; ] lb., 20 cts.; lb., 

 60 cts. 



Student, or Guernsey 



cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 



A good half-long variety. 

 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts'. 



Pkt. 



