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ONIONS 
Onions require rich, mellow soil to develop 
into large bulbs. They are among the few 
vegetables which will grow in the same land 
for a number of years. Sow thinly in shallow 
drills, 1 foot or more apart, as soon as the 
ground opens, and cover seed lightly. Thin 
out to 4 inches apart. To obtain very large 
specimens, follow the new onion-culture, which 
is to sow the seed in the hotbed or green- 
house in February and March, and trans- 
plant outdoors the middle of April in well-fer- 
tilized ground. It is much cheaper to raise 
a crop of Onions from seed than from sets; 
not only larger bulbs are obtained, but they 
will keep better. Successive plantings can 
be made until July. 
There is a good profit possible in growing 
Onions for market, and the varieties that we 
list below are the cream of present-day sorts 
for that purpose. Fine for exhibition, too. 
Ailsa Craig. Selected Stock. The largest and heaviest cropping Onion, and a splendid keeper. 
.. ,— ; f-. Unrivaled m perfection of form, size, and weight; mild in flavor; outside skin of 
light straw color. It is a favorite variety for exhibition purposes. Bulbs weighing three and one-half to 
four pounds are not infrequent. Pkt. 15 cts., Koz. $1, oz. $1.75. 
CRANSTON'S EXCELSIOR. Imported Seed. A very fine straw-colored Onion of great size and perfect 
form. A variety of English origin, grown very largely for exhibition. Pkt. 25 cts., Hoz. $1.25, oz. $2. 
Prizetaker. One of our finest and best-keeping American Onions. Of mild flavor, very productive and a sure 
cropper. Bulbs are globe-shaped and of a light straw color. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., Mlb. $2. 
Large White Globe. T . he True s . outh P ort Strain. Of true globe form, 2 to 234 inches in 
— diameter, with a thin delicate skin of purest paper whiteness. Flesh is 
very crisp, fine-grained, snowy white in color, and exceedingly mild. Probably the finest of all white Onions 
for the home-garden and usually commands the highest price in market. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 40 cts., oz. 
75 cts., Mlb. $2.50. ' 
mi X E ^ LOW GLOBE SOUTHPORT. A fine yellow Onion for the home-garden or for market; of mild flavor. 
bulbs are all true globe-shaped, with a small neck and a heavy, thick skin which makes it an excellent-keeping 
sort. The color is deep yellow, and the flesh, white, crisp, and mild. Pkt. 10 cts., y 2 oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., J£lb. S2. 
RED GLOBE SOUTHPORT. The finest type, and the most popular of the red Onions. The bulbs are large, 
distinctly globe-shaped, with a small neck, and are excellent keepers; color deep purplish red. Pkt. 10 cts l4oz 
35 cts., oz. 60 cts., J^lb. $1.75. 
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. A fine, large, rather flat Onion of a deep purplish red color. Noted for ita 
productiveness and for its keeping qualities. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts., j^lb. $1.50. 
Southport Yellow Globe Onion 
ONION SETS 
Onions of size for boiling may be had as early as June, by planting these Sets in spring 
as soon as the ground opens. They can be pulled when young and eaten green as scallions 
Set out in rows 1 foot apart, and 4 inches apart in the row. 
White Globe Southport $0 25 $0 40 SlYd 
Yellow Globe Southport 25 40 1 50 
Red Globe Southport 20 35 1 25 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
SHALLOTS 
Grown for scallions, and fine for flavoring salads. Lb. 50 cts. 
OKRA, or GUMBO 
White Velvet. A row of Okra should be in every garden. The young and tender seed-vessels, which should 
be cut when 3 to 4 inches long, make a delicious vegetable; a favorite dish in the South. Okra is also much used 
m soups and sauces. Sow outdoors in drills, beginning of May, and cover with about 1 inch of soil. When well 
up, thin out to 10 inches apart. Never allow the seed to ripen on the stalks, as that will check the growth of the 
plants and curb productiveness. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 30 cts. 
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