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Onions— Continued 



Southport Red Globe Onion 



The Best Red Onions 



These are the best for winter storing, keeping in good condition 

 all through the winter until way late in the spring. They are, 

 comparatively speaking, the latest to mature and have the strong 

 est flavor of all. 



580 Large Red Wethersfleld. A beautiful Onion of 

 attractive appearance and doing very well in all sections. 

 The onions are very large and of a distinct flat shape. 

 The skin is purplish red and the flesh shows a pink shading 

 nearest the skin. Will keep well all winter long and is 

 particularly resistant to drought. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; 

 oz. 30c; i lb. 90c; lb. $2.75. 



582 Southport Red Globe. Like other Southport varieties 

 the Red Globe enjoys enormous popularity because of its 

 symmetrical and uniform shape. Requires 110 days to 

 reach full size. A splendid keeper of superior quality. The 

 flesh is firm and has a rich, strong onion flavor. Pkt. 

 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 30c; \ lb. 90c; lb. $2.75. 



Choice Onion Sets 



For the small garden we recommend the use of Onion Sets as 

 the risk of failure is almost eliminated and the crop is ready much 

 earlier. Onion Sets should be planted in rows 12 inches apart, 

 with sets 2 inches apart in the rows. 1 quart will plant a 50 

 foot row. 



Sent "prepaid" in quantities offered below. 



Pt. Qt. 4 qts. Peck 



White Onion Sets $0 20 $0 40 $1 40 $2 50 



Yellow Onion Sets 20 35 1 20 2 10 



Red Onion Sets 20 35 1 20 2 10 



Egyptian (for Scallions). Sept. 



to March delivery 15 30 111) 2 00 



White Potato (Multiplier) 20 35 l 20 2 10 



Yellow Potato 20 35 1 20 2 10 



Shallots 20 40 l 40 2 50 



Garlic 25 45 l so 2 70 



Chives. See Vegetable Plants, 



page 202. 



Special quotations for larger quantities. 



Parsley 



Persil, Fr. 

 Prezzemolo, Ital. 



Perejil, Sp. 

 Petersilie, Gek. 



Culture — Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. 

 Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April 

 in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and J-inch deep. Thin out the plants 

 to stand 6 inches apart in the row. The seed germinates slowly, 

 plants taking from three to four weeks to make their appearance 

 and sometimes failing to come up in dry weather. To insure 

 prompt germination, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or 

 sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or sprouts. For 

 winter use, protect in a frame or light cellar. One ounce of 

 seed for 150 feet of drill. 



600 Dreer's Dwarf Perfection. This outstanding 

 Parsley is described under specialties, see page 3. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 70c; lb. $2.25. 



For plants, see page 202. 



Champion Moss Curled 



596 Champion Moss Curled. Whenever a vegetable 

 enjoys popularity all over the country there can be no 

 doubt that it has unusual merits. Champion Moss 

 Curled is such a variety. It forms a dense dwarf growth 

 of curled and crimped leaves of a beautiful rich green color. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



604 Dreer's Summer Green. A strong and vigorous 

 grower that resists heat and drought to an unusual degree. 

 Produces large, finely curled leaves of a beautiful dark 

 green color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



606 Hamburg or Rooted. While the top growth of this is 

 used extensively for flavoring and garnishing, this particu- 

 lar variety also forms a fleshy Parsnip-like root of a 

 yellowish white color. These roots measure 5 to 6 inches 

 long and are about 2 inches thick at the top. They are 

 highly valued by many cooks for the rich and delicious 

 flavor which they impart to soups, stews, etc. The 

 roots may be left outdoors all winter long and they are not 

 affected by frost. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



In order to produce large vegetables of choicest quality 

 it is most important to prepare the soil carefully so as to 

 encourage a quick and tender growth of the plants. Of 

 course good fertility is equally as important. See page 212 

 for a complete list of the best fertilizers and plant foods. 



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